Consistently inconsistent Troon are back in front of a home crowd this Wednesday, when they welcome old friends Glenafton Athletic to Portland Park.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Glenafton Athletic ⚽️
Wednesday 18th August 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 7pm
Troon had a successful weekend after a convincing win at Bonnyton Thistle on Saturday, and they will be looking to turn a positive away form into home points.
Glenafton shrugged off three successive defeats to record a 3-1 home win over Kirkintilloch Rob Roy on Saturday, and will be hoping to carry some of that momentum into this week’s game.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Wednesday’s match…
Raymond Montgomerie returns from suspension after missing the game on Saturday, following his late sending off against Blantyre last Wednesday., and Sam McCloskey returns after attending a wedding on Saturday.
Ewan McLevy returned from injury on Saturday with no ill effects, but Mark Morrison is back on the physio bench again after just two games back. Jaime Gallagher is a doubt with a knock suffered at training.
Of our long-term absentees, Ross McCrea is working on his rehabilitation after a setback following surgery on his cruciate knee injury, all things going well we hope to welcome him back into the side at the end of the year. Todd Henderson is off his crutches next week as he recovers from surgery on his knee injury & he is targeting a November return to action.
Delighted to get the win on Saturday. We sensed a small shift in attitude & application from the players from the very first minute, possibly even into the warm up.
We’ve had a few false dawns so far in this campaign, but we all hope to reward the home support with another good performance against a Glenafton team with a real false league position. They have played 7 out the top 8 teams in the league so far, but we are well aware of their threat and look forward to the challenge of keeping the points at Portland Park.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ DARREN CURTIS ⚽️
A one-time Troon Youth Academy player, Darren has really blossomed the way we expected him to after moving to Lugar Boswell a couple of seasons ago.
Skillful & quick, Darren could become the heartbeat of the new-look Glenafton.
⚽️ JORDAN RYAN ⚽️
Former Darvel forward Jordan was another summer signing by Mick McCann, joining from Annbank after three seasons at New Pebble Park.
Quick & with a keen eye for goal, Jordan will be one to watch in the Premier Division this season.
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Bonnyton Thistle | (A) | 1-3 | Saturday 14th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Blantyre Victoria | (H) | 1-3 | Wednesday 11th August 2021 |
| WIN | v | Kilbirnie Ladeside | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 7th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Cumbernauld United | (H) | 0-1 | Wednesday 4th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Clydebank | (H) | 0-1 | Saturday 31st July 2021 |
Glenafton Athletic
| WIN | v | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 14th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (A) | 2-0 | Wednesday 11th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Benburb | (H) | 0-3 | Saturday 7th August 2021 |
| LOST | v | Clydebank | (H) | 1-3 | Wednesday 4th August 2021 |
| DRAW | v | Kilwinning Rangers | (A) | 3-3 | Saturday 31st July 2021 |
If you can’t make it along to the game , you can keep up to date with all the latest info via the club’s social media channels:
Live updates from the official Troon F.C. Twitter feed: @Troon_FC
- Team news pre-match
- Goal alerts
- News flashes
- Real time alerts
Match news via the official Troon F.C. Facebook page
- Team news pre-match
- Half-time score & update
- Full time results
Troon & Glenafton didn’t face each other competitively last season, after Glenafton decided not to take part in the season that was eventually declared null & void due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Our last encounter was in a pre-season friendly on 10th October 2020 when Troon ran out comfortable 2-0 winners.
📆 MATCHDAY 10 – WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST 2021 📆
(before this weekend’s matches)
Referee: Andy Taylor
Assistant Referee One: Alastair Taylor
Assistant Referee Two: Tyler Hassan
Referee Observer: To be appointed
For travelling supporters, have a look at our “How to get to Portland Park” page for directions and helpful tips.
Tickets are available at the turnstiles:
Adult ticket: £7
Concession: £3
Under-16: FREE
Remember, Scottish Government Covid regulations are still being observed within the ground. Up to date guidelines should be read HERE.
The social club at Portland Park will be open from 6pm ahead of the 7pm kick-off, and supporters of both clubs are very welcome.
📺 Come early & stay late – enjoy the football on the big screen! 📺
⏰ 5pm | Levante Women v Celtic Women (UEFA Women’s Champions League) ⚽️
⏰ 8pm | West Brom v Sheffield United (EFL Championship) ⚽️
Scott will be selling tickets for our half-time 50/50 draw at the gate before kick-off, and inside the ground throughout the first half for just 50p a ticket.
Our food kiosk will be open before & during the match, selling a variety of hot snacks & drinks as well as cold drinks.
A detailed match report will be posted in the match centre after the game, with the team line-ups, scorers, bookings & some match photos, on the specific match page for the fixture.
To visit the match centre, CLICK HERE.
The club’s official Media Partner, Memories by Movie, will be filming the match & will be posting a highlights package on the club’s YouTube channel.
Meantime, you can watch the highlights of Wednesday’s match against Blantyre Victoria here:
Match photographs, courtesy of the club’s new official photographer JP, will be available to view on Sunday after the game!
His last album from our match against Bonnyton Thistle, is below:
⚽️ Port Glasgow U20s versus Troon Development Team ⚽️
Friday 20th August 2021
Scottish Lowland Development League (Conference F)
Parklea Stadium, Port Glasgow
Kick-off 8pm
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Benburb ⚽️
Saturday 21st August 2021
Scottish Junior Cup, Round 1
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 2.30pm