2022–23_East_of_Scotland_Football_League

2022–23 East of Scotland Football League

2022–23 East of Scotland Football League

Football league season

The 2022–23 East of Scotland Football League (known as the Central Taxis East of Scotland League for sponsorship reasons) was the 94th season of the East of Scotland Football League, and the 9th season with its top division as part of the sixth tier of the Scottish football pyramid system. The season began on 30 July 2022 and ended on 27 May 2023. Tranent Juniors were the reigning champions but were unable to defend their title after gaining promotion to the Lowland Football League.

Quick Facts Season, Dates ...

After running with multiple conferences as part of its structure for the past four seasons, the league moved to four linear divisions to accommodate the 60 clubs taking part. Linlithgow Rose won the Premier Division and became the fifth East of Scotland League and former SJFA East Region club to gain promotion to the Lowland League.

Teams

The following teams changed division after the 2021–22 season.

To East of Scotland Football League

Relegated from Lowland Football League

Transferred from West of Scotland Football League

From East of Scotland Football League

Promoted to Lowland Football League

Premier Division

Quick Facts Season, Dates ...

The Premier Division reverted to a 16 team division, with Haddington Athletic and Oakley United promoted from First Division Conferences A and B respectively.[1] A 2–1 win for Linlithgow Rose at Haddington Athletic on 29 April 2023, gave them an unassailable eight-point lead over Sauchie Juniors with two games remaining. They were promoted to the 2023–24 Lowland Football League as neither Abbey Vale or Beith Juniors held an SFA club licence to contest the play-off.

Location of teams in 2022–23 East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...
Notes
  1. Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale are ground-sharing with The Spartans.

All grounds are equipped with floodlights, except Humbug Park (Crossgates Primrose) and Blairwood Park (Oakley United).

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: East of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Oakley United deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player in their 0–7 defeat against Jeanfield Swifts.
  2. Vale of Leithen were given four three-point deductions: three games where they fielded an ineligible player – 1–3 defeat against Crossgates Primrose, 0–6 defeat against Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts and 0–4 defeat against Hill of Beath Hawthorn – and for failing to fulfil a fixture against Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts.

Results

More information Home \ Away, BLU ...
Source: [20]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match initially finished 4–1 to Haddington Athletic,[16] but later awarded 1–0 to Broxburn Athletic.
  2. Match played at New Central Park, Kelty.[17]
  3. Match played at Central Park, Cowdenbeath.[18]
  4. Match initially finished 4–2 to Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale,[19] but later awarded 1–0 to Linlithgow Rose.

First Division

The First Division was made up of the four teams relegated from the Premier Division, along with those finishing 2nd to 7th in Conferences A and B.[1] The league title came down to the final day of the season, with all four promoted teams – Dunbar United, Kinnoull, Glenrothes and Luncarty – still in a position to win. The title ultimately went to Dunbar United by one point over Kinnoull, having won 2–1 over Camelon Juniors with an injury time winner by Cammy Dawson.[21]

Location of teams in 2022–23 East of Scotland Football League First Division

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...
Notes
  1. Leith Athletic are ground-sharing with Edinburgh.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: East of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Burntisland Shipyard deducted 3 points for failing to fulfil a fixture on 24 September against Kirkcaldy & Dysart.[33]

Results

More information Home \ Away, BUR ...
Source: [20]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir, due to vandalism of the pitch at Westfield Park.[34]
  2. Match played at Bayview Stadium, Methil.[35]

Second Division

The Second Division consists of the remaining clubs finishing 8th to 15th in Conferences A and B, plus Whitburn and Syngenta who were promoted from Conference X.[1] Whitburn won the league title for their second consecutive promotion, winning the division by nine points.

Location of teams in 2022–23 East of Scotland Football League Second Division

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...
Notes
  1. Edinburgh South are ground-sharing with Edinburgh United.
  2. Syngenta are ground-sharing with Stenhousemuir.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: East of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Stirling University deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player in their 1–2 defeat against Tweedmouth Rangers.
  2. Edinburgh United deducted 2 points for fielding an ineligible player in their game against Newburgh – originally a 0–0 draw, the game was awarded 1–0 to Newburgh. Edinburgh United also deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player in their 1–5 defeat against St Andrews United.
  3. Craigroyston deducted 6 points for fielding an ineligible player in their 1–3 defeats against St Andrews United and Whitburn.

Results

More information Home \ Away, ARN ...
Source: [20]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Albyn Park, Broxburn.[50]
  2. Match initially finished 0–0,[51] but match later awarded to Newburgh.
  3. Match played at Volunteer Park.[52]
  4. Match played indoors at Oriam.[53]
  5. Match played at Newbyres Park, Gorebridge.[54]

Third Division

The Third Division featured the remaining nine clubs from Conference X, along with Harthill Royal who joined from the West of Scotland League.[1] Bo'ness Athletic dropped only 7 points all season, as they won the division by 28 points from their closest challengers, Armadale Thistle.

West Lothian
West Lothian
Bo'ness Athletic
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh College
Location of teams in 2022–23 East of Scotland Football League Third Division
Location of teams in 2022–23 East of Scotland Football League Third Division within West Lothian

Stadia and locations

More information Club, Location ...
Notes
  1. Edinburgh College are ground-sharing with Heriot-Watt University.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: East of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. Livingston United deducted 6 points for fielding ineligible players in their 0–5 defeat against Harthill Royal, and in their 0–6 defeat against Edinburgh College.

Results

More information Home \ Away, ARM ...
Source: [20]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Creamery Park, Bathgate.[63]
  2. Match played at Creamery Park, Bathgate.[64]
  3. Match played at Creamery Park, Bathgate.[65]
  4. Match played at Creamery Park, Bathgate.[66]
  5. Match played at Pennypit Park, Prestonpans.[67]
  6. Match played at Albyn Park, Broxburn.[68]
  7. Match initially finished 3–2 to Fauldhouse United,[69] but later awarded 1–0 to West Calder United as Fauldhouse United fielded an ineligible player.
  8. Match initially finished 2–1 to Armadale Thistle, but later awarded 1–0 to Stoneyburn as Armadale Thistle fielded an ineligible player.

Notes

SFA Club with an SFA licence[70] eligible to participate in the Lowland League promotion play-off should they win the Premier Division.

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