Troon are back in league action and return home to Portland Park after a fruitful double header with Largs Thistle.
⚽️ Troon F.C. versus Kilwinning Rangers ⚽️
Saturday 27th November 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Portland Park, Troon
Kick-off 1.30pm
November has yielded maximum points for Troon so far on the back of a disappointing October, and it would be an amazing achievement to complete that this weekend with a very difficult home encounter.
The double header with Largs saw a league win and progress to the last 32 of the Cup which, following the win against Rutherglen Glencairn, helped put October behind us very quickly. Now we have secured our Premier Division status, from the first half of the season at least, we can now look upwards in the League.
Kilwinning had a lightning start to the league campaign, although their results have faltered in recent weeks as they struggle for form & fitness of key players.
Kilwinning currently sit in 4th place in the Premier Division table, a whopping 12 points ahead of us in 10th.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
Josh Black is resting a knee knock sustained against Rutherglen Glencairn a few weeks ago & Chris Murchie is recovering from surgery on the shoulder he injured against Pollok a few weeks ago, but he will hopefully be back in action early December. Jaime Gallagher is back from holiday after missing the last few weeks.
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson is working hard as he recovers from surgery on his knee injury & he is back running at training and targeting a return to playing action in January. Mark Morrison (knee) and Ross McCrea (knee) remain out.
Kilwinning will be a good gauge for us as to where we are at.
Having played them on the opening day of the season, I feel we are better equipped to face them now than we were then. Our form is improving and the team is in a really good place. Similar to ourselves, they have had their fair share of injuries recently and their squad is a bit thin on the ground.
It’ll be a good test for us, it always is when we face Chris’s team.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
⚽️️ DAVID SYME ⚽️
A player we all know very well indeed, Davie has been a rock at the heart of the Kilwinning defence since joining from Troon back in 2018.
Began his career at Kilmarnock before joining Partick, Davie made 42 senior appearances before moving to Portland Park aged just 20.
⚽️️ CARLO MONTI ⚽️
An absolute Rolls-Royce of a footballer, Carlo has frequently been the thorn in a Troon side whether it be with Kilwinning or with his previous club, Pollok.
Most effective as a number 10, Carlo’ s wand of a left foot has made a welcome return to the Buffs team in recent weeks after a spell away.
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Largs Thistle | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 20th November 2021 |
| WIN | v | Largs Thistle | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 13th November 2021 |
| WIN | v | Rutherglen Glencairn | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 6th November 2021 |
| LOST | v | Ardeer Thistle | (H) | 3-4 | Saturday 30th October 2021 |
| LOST | v | Pollok | (A) | 2-1 | Saturday 23rd October 2021 |
Kilwinning Rangers
| LOST | v | Benburb | (H) | 0-2 | Saturday 20th November 2021 |
| LOST | v | Hurlford United | (H) | 0-2 | Friday 12th November 2021 |
| WIN | v | Rossvale | (H) | 4-1 | Saturday 6th November 2021 |
| WIN | v | Kilbirnie Ladeside | (H) | 2-0 | Friday 22nd October 2021 |
| LOST | v | Irvine Meadow XI | (A) | 5-3 | Saturday 16th October 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 were sitting second in the 2020-21 WOSFL Premier Division when the Covid restrictions shut down football last Christmas. Kilwinning were sitting one place behind in third position, with the same number of games played.
The two clubs did not play each other, as their games in January and then April were postponed before the league was eventually declared null and void following the latest Covid lockdown.
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2021 📆
(before this weekend’s matches)
Referee: Steven MacDonald
Assistant Referee One: Rodney Marshall
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 at Portland Park:
| Adult: | ÂŁ7.00 |
| Concession: | ÂŁ3.00 |
| Under-16: | FREE |
Season Tickets are valid for this game.
Remember, Scottish Government Covid regulations are still being observed within the ground. Up to date guidelines should be read HERE.
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 social club at Portland Park will be open from 12pm ahead of the 1.30pm kick-off, and supporters of both clubs are very welcome.
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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.
Including the latest addition to our kiosk – The Famous Kilmarnock Pie!
Saturday’s “Portland Parker” Match Programme will be available at the gate for just ÂŁ2 for a 40 page programme.
The club’s official Media Partner, Memories by Movie, unfortunately can’t attend this week, as they are filming a wedding.
In the meantime, you can watch the highlights of the recent win against Rutherglen Glencairn here:
The club’s official photographer JP unfortunately can’t attend this week.
His last album from our recent game against Darvel, is below:
⚽️ Troon Development Team versus Port Glasgow U20s ⚽️
Friday 3rd December 2021
Sense Over Sectarianism Lowland Development League (Conference F)
QMA, Ayr
Kick-off 8pm
⚽️ Clydebank versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Friday 3rd December 2021
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Holm Park, Yoker
Kick-off 7.30pm