Troon start a mammoth 7 weeks away from home with a trip up the Ayrshire Riviera to Largs, as the Seasiders look to secure their place in the Premier Division for next season.
β½οΈ Largs Thistle versus Troon F.C. β½οΈ
Saturday 26th February 2022
PDM BuildbaseΒ WOSFL Premier Division
Barrfields, Largs
Kick-off 2pm
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men saw their 100% start to 2022 come to an end with a frustrating home defeat to Auchinleck Talbot.
Every home voice were expecting more out of last Saturday’s late defeat to Auchinleck Talbot, but that is absolutely a measure of where we are just now & what we are now expecting of ourselves. Following a long run of wins, we will be looking to start another one ahead of our trip to Sauchie in the South Challenge Cup next week, which will test our team to the full.
Largs currently sit in 14th place in the Premier Division table, on the wrong side of the relegation zone line, 10 points behind us sitting in 7th.
Hereβs everything you need to know ahead of Saturdayβs matchβ¦
Our squad is back to it’s full compliment, after being down to bare-bones for recent matches with some key players missing.
Dean Fulton returns from a two-match suspension, and Raymond Montgomerie returns after missing last weekend’s match with holiday.
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson has unfortunately suffered a setback in training & will need to go under the knife again to resolve his knee issues. It is hoped not to be as serious as his last injury, but it is likely his season is over now. Ross McCrea (knee) remains out.
Pleased with loads of aspects of our game on Saturday, just frustrated and disappointed with some decisions going against us.
We are still on a good run and will head to Largs full of confidence. We have managed to beat them twice already, so they will be fired up. But so will we and hopefully get the points back down the coast.
Dean Keenan (Assistant Manager)
β½οΈοΈΒ WILLIAM SEWELLΒ β½οΈ
A product of the youth system at Largs, William leads the line withΒ distinction at Barrfields and is the clubβs dangerman for sure.
Strong, direct & with a great eye for goal, heβs currently the top scorer in the WOSFL Premier Division this season.
β½οΈοΈΒ STUART FAULDSΒ β½οΈ
A hugely underrated member of the Largs side, Stuart is an excellent midfielder & offers great protection to the defence.
Began his career in the Ayr United Academy, Faulds first moved to Barrfields in 2018 on loan & has been a fixture in the side ever since.
Largs Thistle
| DRAW | v | Kilwinning Rangers | (H) | 2-2 | Saturday 12th February 2022 |
| WIN | v | Bonnyton Thistle | (A) | 1-8 | Saturday 5th February 2022 |
| LOST | v | Pollok | (H) | 0-2 | Saturday 22nd January 2022 |
| LOST | v | Cumnock | (A) | 4-2 | Saturday 15th January 2022 |
| WIN | v | Cumbernauld United | (H) | 1-0 | Saturday 8th January 2022 |
Troon F.C.
| LOST | v | Auchinleck Talbot | (H) | 0-2 | Saturday 19th February 2022 |
| WIN | v | Cumnock | (H) | 2-1 | Saturday 12th February 2022 |
| WIN | v | Blantyre Victoria | (A) | 0-2 | Saturday 29th January 2022 |
| WIN | v | Kirkintilloch Rob Roy | (A) | 2-3 | Saturday 22nd January 2022 |
| WIN | v | Bonnyton Thistle | (H) | 5-3 | Saturday 15th January 2022 |
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 WOSFL Premier Division when the Covid restrictions shut down football last Christmas. Largs were sitting in sixth position, with three wins under their belt.
The two clubs did not play each other, as their games in January and then February were postponed before the league was eventually declared null and void following the latest Covid lockdown.
π PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2022 π
(after last weekend’s matches)
Referee: Ross Birrell
Assistant Referee One: Scott Douglas
Assistant Referee Two: Luke McCauley
Referee Observer: To be appointed
For travelling supporters, follow the Google Map below for directions to Barrfields.
π π¦π¨π£π£π’π₯π§ππ₯π¦ ππ¨π¦ π
Weβre running Supporter’s bus to the Largs Thistle match on Saturday, with Covid restrictions lifting.
| β± 11am | Departs Troon |
| β± 11.05am | Pick-up at Barassie road end |
| β± 11.40am | Arrive in Largs |
| β± 2pm | Kick-Off! |
| β± 5pm | Departs J.G. Sharps in Largs |
π΅ Β£10 per seat
To confirm the bus, you π π¨π¦π§ reserve your seat. Please contact Billy Inglis or John Redmond ππ»πΊ
Tickets are available at the turnstiles at the KG Stadium:
| Adult: | Β£8.00 |
| Concession: | Β£4.00 |
| Under 16: | Β£4.00 |
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.
β½οΈ Sauchie versus Troon F.C. β½οΈ
Saturday 5th March 2022
The South Challenge CupΒ (3rd Round)
Beechwood Park, Sauchie
Kick-off 2.30pm