2021–22_West_of_Scotland_Football_League

2021–22 West of Scotland Football League

2021–22 West of Scotland Football League

Football league season


The 2021–22 West of Scotland Football League (known as the PDM Buildbase West of Scotland League for sponsorship reasons) was the 2nd season of the West of Scotland Football League, with its top division as part of the sixth tier of the Scottish football pyramid system. The season began on 17 July 2021.[citation needed]

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Teams

To West of Scotland Football League

  • BSC Glasgow
  • Campbeltown Pupils
  • Finnart
  • Glenvale
  • Harmony Row
  • Kilsyth Athletic
  • St. Peter's

Transferred from East Premiership South

From West of Scotland Football League

In Abeyance

Premier Division

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The Premier Division remained with the same 20 clubs as before, after the 2020–21 season was declared null and void. This would be reduced to 16 clubs for the 2022–23 season as 7 clubs were relegated.

Darvel won the title with one round of fixtures to play on 7 May 2022, with a 3–2 home victory over Kilwinning Rangers. However they were unsuccessful in their attempt to gain promotion to the Lowland League, finishing second to Tranent Juniors in the Lowland League play-off.[2]

Stadia and locations

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Notes
  1. ^
  2. ^
    Rossvale are ground-sharing with Petershill at Petershill Park.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: [16]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Results

More information Home \ Away, AUC ...
Source: [19]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Portland Park, Troon, due to ongoing renovation work at Recreation Park.[17]
  2. Match played at Portland Park, Troon, due to ongoing renovation work at Recreation Park.[17]
  3. The match was abandoned after 37 minutes, as Blantyre Victoria were reduced to six players, having started with seven. The match, which Glenafton were leading 2–0 at the time, was awarded to Glenafton.[1]
  4. Match played at Duncansfield Park, Kilsyth, due to a clashing fixture at Guy's Meadow.[18]
  5. Match played at Duncansfield Park, Kilsyth.[18]

Tier 7

The Conferences reverted back to their original lineup at the start of the 2020–21 season, after it was declared null and void. The winners of each Conference were promoted to the Premier Division for the 2022–23 season, and positions 2 to 4 became part of a 16-team First Division alongside the seven relegated clubs. Positions 5 to 9 in each Conference plus the best 10th place club made up the Second Division, with the remaining clubs forming a Third Division in 2022–23.

Conference A

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Stadia and locations

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Notes
  1. ^
    Glasgow University are ground-sharing with Airdrieonians at the Excelsior Stadium.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: [20]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Results

More information Home \ Away, ART ...
Source: [27]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match awarded 3–0 to Maryhill, as Bellshill Athletic were unable to field a team.[21]
  2. Match played at Lochburn Park, Maryhill.[22]
  3. Match played at Lochburn Park, Maryhill.[23]
  4. Match played at Garscube Sports Complex.[24]
  5. Match awarded 3–0 to Johnstone Burgh,[25] after the game was initially postponed due to an unplayable pitch in November.
  6. Match awarded 3–0 to Muirkirk Juniors,[26] as Saltcoats Victoria were unable to field a team.

Conference B

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Stadia and locations

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Notes
  1. ^
    St Cadoc's are ground-sharing with St Anthony's at McKenna Park.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: [28]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Results

More information Home \ Away, ARD ...
Source: [33]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[29]
  2. Match played at Victoria Park, Newmains.[32]

Conference C

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Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: [34]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Results

More information Home \ Away, AWR ...
Source: [49]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Petershill Park.[35]
  2. Match played at Lochburn Park, Maryhill.[36]
  3. Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[37]
  4. Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[38]
  5. Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[39]
  6. Match played at Petershill Park.[40]
  7. Match played at Lochburn Park, Maryhill.[41]
  8. Match played at Castle Park, Blantyre, due to ongoing renovation work at The Showpark.[42]
  9. Match played at John Cumming Stadium, Carluke, due to ongoing renovation work at The Showpark.[43]
  10. Match played at Castle Park, Blantyre,[44] due to ongoing renovation work at The Showpark.
  11. Match played at Castle Park, Blantyre, due to ongoing renovation work at The Showpark.[45]
  12. Match played at K-Park,[46] due to ongoing renovation work at The Showpark.
  13. Match played at Dalziel Park, Motherwell.[47]

Division Four

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Division Four contained eight new clubs accepted for the 2021–22 season. Westerton United withdrew before the season began.

Stadia and locations

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Notes
  1. ^
    Harmony Row are ground-sharing with Benburb at New Tinto Park.
  2. ^
    St. Peter's are ground-sharing with Renfrew at New Western Park.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: [50]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

Results

More information Home \ Away, BSC ...
Source: [62]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Kilsyth Sports Field.[51]
  2. Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.
  3. Match played at Petershill Park.[52]
  4. Match awarded 3–0 to Campbeltown Pupils, as Harthill Royal were unable to field a team.[53]
  5. Match played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston.[54]
  6. Match played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston.[55]
  7. Match played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston.[56]
  8. Match played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston.[57]
  9. Match played at Keanie Park, Johnstone.[58]
  10. Match played at Sir Alex Ferguson Park, Shieldhall.[59]
  11. Match played at Duncansfield Park.[60]
  12. Match played at Springburn Park.[61]

Notes

SFA Club with an SFA Licence[63] eligible to participate in the Lowland League promotion play-off should they win the Premier Division.

  1. The last league match was played on 23 May, however the final result of the Glenafton AthleticBlantyre Victoria match (played five days earlier) was not confirmed until 27 May.[1]
  2. The matches were Darvel 7–2 Rossvale on 31 July 2021, Rossvale 2–7 Beith Juniors on 4 December 2021, Bonnyton Thistle 1–8 Largs Thistle on 5 February 2022, Largs Thistle 8–1 Beith Juniors on 20 April 2022 and Bonnyton Thistle 2–7 Beith Juniors on 23 April 2022.

References

  1. "Glenafton 2 Blantyre 0". Glenafton Athletic F.C. Robert Guthrie. 18 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022. Update 27th May 2022 Following a West of Scotland Management Committee meeting this evening, we have been awarded the three points from the abandoned match against Blantyre Victoria. The result will stand as a 2-0 victory.
  2. "Auchinleck Talbot". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  3. "Beith". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  4. "Benburb". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 24 April 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  5. "Bonnyton Thistle". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  6. "Cumnock". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  7. "Glenafton Athletic". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  8. "Hurlford United". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  9. "Irvine Meadow". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  10. "Kilbirnie Ladeside". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  11. "Largs Thistle". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  12. "Pollok". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  13. "Rutherglen Glencairn". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 4 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  14. "Troon". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
  15. "Premier Division Standings". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  16. "Darvel visiting at Portland Park". Troon FC Ltd. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  17. "Change of Venue for games on 14th and 21st May". Kirkintilloch Rob Roy F.C. Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (1878) Limited. 26 April 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  18. "Premier Division Results". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  19. "Conference A Standings". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  20. McGilvray, Andy (15 October 2021). "Bellshill Athletic sack management as they bid to scrap West of Scotland League clash". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 16 October 2021. As a result of today's decision, we will be unable to fulfil tomorrow's fixture versus Maryhill.
  21. Ramage, Ben (22 February 2022). "Johnstone Burgh jump into promotion spot while boss brands Maryhill comments 'embarrassing'". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 26 February 2022. Burgh's promotion push was given a helping hand before a ball was kicked on Saturday after they were handed three points for their postponed clash with Maryhill.
  22. "Muirkirk Juniors vs Saltcoats Victoria". WOSFL.co.uk. West of Scotland Football League. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  23. "Conference A Results". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  24. "Conference B Standings". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  25. "Conference B Results". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  26. "Conference C Standings". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  27. McGilvray, Andy (29 July 2021). "Alan Paterson hails East Kilbride Thistle players' spirit in difficult times". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 31 July 2021. Thistle 'host' Ardrossan Winton Rovers at Blantyre Vics on Saturday.
  28. McGilvray, Andy (11 August 2021). "East Kilbride Thistle boss says side is getting stronger after weekend win". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 11 August 2021. A Paul Smith double earned Paterson's side the points and the gaffer now hopes to welcome back two or three players for the 'home' game against Neilston tonight (Wednesday) at Blantyre Vics' KG Stadium.
  29. Thomson, Paul (1 September 2021). "East Kilbride Thistle boss hits out at league amid Petershill Covid chaos". Daily Record. Reach plc. Retrieved 4 September 2021. The Jags, who are 13th in the division, now play 8th place St Anthony's on Saturday. With the Showpark still undergoing a pitch upgrade, the clash will take place at Blantyre's Castle Park, kick-off 2pm.
  30. "Conference C Results". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  31. "Division Four Standings". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  32. BSC Glasgow [@BSCGlasgow] (4 March 2022). "BSC vs Harthill tomorrow. Game at Petershill Stadium (Springburn plumbing fail) 2 pm KO #WOSFL" (Tweet). Retrieved 5 March 2022 via Twitter.
  33. "Division Four Results". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  34. "Licensed Clubs - August 2021" (PDF). Retrieved 2 November 2021.

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