Troon are back on the road this Saturday, as we head up to the central belt to Clackmannanshire for our South Challenge Cup 4th Round clash at the second attempt.
⚽️ Sauchie versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 5th March 2022
The South Challenge Cup (4th Round)
Beechwood Park, Sauchie
Kick-off 2.30pm
Jimmy Kirkwood’s men have only lost one match in 2022 so far, a narrow & frustrating home defeat to Auchinleck Talbot, but got back on track following last week’s convincing win at Largs Thistle. But this week’s trip to Sauchie in the South Challenge Cup will test our team to the full.
Troon qualified for the 4th round courtesy of a 2-1 win over Largs at Barrfields, a 3-1 win at home to Lanark United & a thumping 13-0 win against Mid-Annandale at Portland Park.
Sauchie currently sit in 10th place in the 18 team EOSFL Premier Division table, as Troon sit in 7th place in the 20 team WOSFL.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…
Our squad is now back to it’s full compliment, after being down to bare-bones for recent matches with some key players missing.
Of our long-term absentees, Todd Henderson has unfortunately suffered a setback in training & is due 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.
I thought our second half performance last week against Largs shows the determination that exists within the squad, a real desire. Fantastic to watch, and the supporters all enjoyed it to the full.
This is a big game for both clubs. We’ve done as much homework as we can on Sauchie & by all reports we have a tough game ahead of us. But on current form, they can certainly expect the same for us.The carrot of Linlithgow Rose away on the 22nd is huge, so both clubs will obviously be doing everything they can to be there.
Jimmy Kirkwood (Manager)
⚽️ WILL GREENHORN ⚽️
Stirling Albion right-back Will is in his second loan spell at Beechwood Park, after enjoying a spell at Cumbernauld United last season.
The 19 year old is a highly rated young defender, fit & athletic and a real powerhouse down the right flank.
⚽️ SAM COLLUMBINE ⚽️
24 year old midfielder Sam is a vital part of the Sauchie side, with his energy & presence the heartbeat of the side.
Began his career with nearby Alloa before spells with Camelon, Bo’ness & Linlithgow Rose, Sam signed on at Beechwood Park in the summer of 2020.
Sauchie
| WIN | v | Whitehill Welfare | (H) | 4-0 | Saturday 12th February 2022 |
| WIN | v | Newtongrange Star | (A) | 1-3 | Saturday 29th January 2022 |
| LOST | v | Bo’ness United | (H) | 4-3 | Saturday 22nd January 2022 |
| DRAW | v | Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts | (H) | 1-1 | Saturday 15th January 2022 |
| WIN | v | Crossgates Primrose | (H) | 3-1 | Saturday 8th January 2022 |
Troon F.C.
| WIN | v | Largs Thistle | (A) | 1-2 | Saturday 26th February 2022 |
| 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 |
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
Sauchie were sitting 11th in the 18 team East of Scotland Football League Premier Division when football was halted & eventually declared null and void.
Troon F.C. were sitting 2nd in the 15 team WOSFL Premier Division when football was halted, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
📆 SOUTH CHALLENGE CUP FIXTURES – SATURDAY 5th MARCH 2022 📆
📆 PDM BUILDBASE WOSFL PREMIER FIXTURES – SATURDAY 5th MARCH 2022 📆
(after last weekend’s matches)
Referee: Regan Wallace
Assistant Referee One: Kevin Murray
Assistant Referee Two: Craig Stevens
Referee Observer: Ian Fyfe
For travelling supporters, follow the Google Map below for directions to Beechwood Park.
🚌 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗦 🚌
Our supporter’s bus is booked ready for the trip to Clackmannanshire on Saturday, with Covid restrictions lifting.
⏱ 11.30am – Departs Troon
⏱ 11.35am – Pick-up at Barassie road end
⏱ 11.40am – Pick-up at Dundonald Bus Stop
⏱ 11.50am – Pick-up at Kilmarnock Athletics Stadium
⏱ 12.10am – Pick-up at Silverburn
⏱ 1.00pm – Arrive at Beechwood Park, Sauchie
⏱ 2.30pm – Kick-off!!
💵 £15 per seat
To confirm the bus, you 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 reserve your seat. Please contact Billy Inglis 👇🏻💺
Tickets are available at the turnstiles at Beechwood Park:
| Adult: | £7.00 |
| Concession: | £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.
⚽️ Glenafton Athletic versus Troon F.C. ⚽️
Saturday 12th March 2022
PDM Buildbase WOSFL Premier Division
Loch Park, New Cumnock
Kick-off 2pm