ASHFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB Est 1886

Latest 13/09/2026 -

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• Ashfield endured a challenging 90 minutes, on and off the Park, however produced a tremendous comeback to secure a valuable point against Ardeer Thistle at the Ardeer Stadium yesterday (12/09/26). The `partizan` crowd made it tough for the `field however Peter Hill`s young team learned quickly and adapted to the `Cup tie` like conditions on the `field also. Two early chances for the `field were cancelled out by a 5th Minute opener for the home side, who increased their lead on 40 minutes. Trailing 2-0 at HT the `field `rolled up their sleeves` & put on a terrific 2nd half display pulling a goal back through Mason Durham before substitute Manus Connor levelled proceedings in injury time to spark scenes of celebration in the away dug-out. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ardeer Thistle 2 Ashfield 2

• The Draw for the 3rd Round of the South Challenge Cup was made live on `Youtube` last night and Ashfield are on their travels again. This time the `field head to Dundee to meet Lowland East Side Lochee United at Thomson Park in what promises to be a cracking Match. The teams last met competitively in the Scottish Junior Cup in 2007 when Ray McKinnon`s side overcame the `field at Saracen Park. The game is scheduled for Saturday 10th October 2026 - further details to follow.

• Ashfield recorded their biggest Cup win in 5 seasons against Mid-Annandale in Lockerbie this afternoon  (5/9/26) in the 2nd Round of the South Challenge Cup. After losing an early goal after 7 minutes the `field stepped up the pace and went in 3-1 up at the interval courtesy of two Mitchell Starrs goals and a penalty converted by Mason Durham. Despite dominating the 2nd half it took the `field until the last 10 minutes before adding to their tally. Goal-scorers in the 2nd period were Jordan Brown and a 2nd from Mason Durham to ensure the `field are in the hat for the 3rd Round. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Mid-Annandale 1 Ashfield 5

• Ashfield crashed to two late Goals away to Finnart yesterday (29/08/26) to halt their progress up the table. It had been an end to end game with the home side shading the first half however when the `field went further ahead early in the 2nd coupled with the chances being created it looked like another victory `on the road` for the `field. However fair credit to Finnart who never stopped and got their reward with two goals, with the last one coming from the spot on 84 minutes. The `field will be `kicking themselves` at letting the points slip and must `dust themselves` down for a trip to Mid-Annandale in the South Challenge Cup 2nd Round next week. Ashfield scorers were Mason Durham & Matthew Gray. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Finnart 3 Ashfield 2

• Ashfield made the short journey today (15/08/26) to Holm Park, Clydebank to take on Yoker Athletic and left it late scoring in injury time again to seal a tremendous win when it looked difficult at times throughout the game. After a challenging first half where the hosts put on a good show the `field eventually succumbed to a 53rd minute goal however after a change in the formation the `field got themselves back into the game equalising through Mason Durham on 75 minutes before Sean Allan`s solo effort in injury time sealed the points. Match Report & Pics now on. FT:- Yoker Athletic 1 Ashfield 2.

• Ashfield welcomed Ardeer Thistle to Stepford Park this evening (11/8/26)  in the West of Scotland League Division 2 however the healthy Crowd were only treated to less than two thirds of a Match due to a serious injury to Ashfield Keeper Lewis Sanderson who dislocated his knee while trying to prevent an Ardeer goal. The Ashfield Keeper could not move from the Goal area & Referee Daniel Boyle, after consulting both teams & Physios, abandoned the game in the 59th Minute. The score at the time was Ashfield 2 Ardeer Thistle 1. We would also like to place on record our sincere thanks to Ardeer’s coaching staff for their assistance and support during the incident. Both teams had made good starts to the Season and an exciting encounter was transpiring after a dominant first half from the `field where Mason Durham helped himself to two goals. As it was the game will be played again at a later day & we thank everyone who attended tonight`s game & will advise in due course when the next game will happen.  FT:- Ashfield A Ardeer Thistle A.

• Ashfield and Knightswood served up a cracker of a Match yesterday (08/08/26) at the Kirkintilloch Sports Complex in the West of Scotland League Division 2. From the first minute to the last the Crowd were treated to a real `topsy turvy` Match with both teams on top at various stages in the Match. With the home side reduced to 10 men, Ashfield exerted consistent pressure throughout the 2nd half after trailing 1-0 at the interval and this paid off in a frantic last few minutes. Ashfield goal-scorers were Aiden McAuley and Jordan McMahon. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Knightswood 2 Ashfield 2.

• Ashfield welcomed Port Glasgow to Stepford Park yesterday (01/08/26) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and with the game `poised` at 0-0 going into half time the `field lost a player for a 2nd bookable offence to effectively change the course of the game. The Match itself was certainly a `slow burner` with both teams giving everything & effectively `cancelling each other out` but for the `field to have 4 players in the book including a Red Card was extremely harsh when the game was played in a sporting fashion . As it was the visitors took full advantage in the 2nd half to exploit their numerical advantage, playing some lovely Football to secure a valuable 3 points. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 0 Port Glasgow 3.

• Ashfield`s West of Scotland League Division 2 campaign started yesterday (25/07/26) with an away trip to Kilsyth Athletic at the Kilsyth Sportsfield and it was the `field that recorded their first opening day League win since 2023 (4-1 v Whitletts Vics (a)).  A very entertaining Match saw the `pendulum` swing from one end to another as both teams put in a tremendous shift however it was the visitors that finished the stronger team culminating in a 90th minute winner from Leo McCartney. The game had gone in level 1-1 at the interval with Mason Durham`s 2nd minute opener cancelled out by Kilsyth`s 26th minute equaliser. The `field now welcome Port Glasgow next Saturday to Stepford Park (1/8/26 - 2pm KO) in what looks like being a cracking Match. Match Report & Pics now on. FT:- Kilsyth Athletic 1 Ashfield 2.

• Ashfield continued their preparations tonight (14/7/2026) with an away trip to Saltcoats Victoria at Campbell Park. A Lovely Summer evening saw the healthy Crowd treated to an enjoyable spectacle with the `field winning 3-2. The winning margin could have been bigger but for a penalty Kick save from the Vics Keeper late on. Ashfield scorers were Durham (Pen), Brown and Starrs. Match Report and Pics now on.

• The Club can confirm that defender Jay Woods has suffered a broken shin bone following Saturday`s friendly v Alnwick Town FC. Everyone at the Club wishes Jay a full and speedy recovery and will support him every step of the way throughout his rehabilitation.

• Ashfield continued their preparations for the Season by heading down to Northumberland to play Alnwick Town FC of the Northern League Division 2 at St James Park. After a great opening to the Match, the game unfortunately was halted due to a serious injury to our own Jay Woods who was in a serious amount of distress & was escorted to Hospital. It was 1-1 at the interval however the home side stepped up a gear producing some excellent play coupled with some Ashfield individual mistakes to win comfortably. We will update on Jay`s injury in early course. Next up we are up against Saltcoats Victoria away on Tuesday 14th - 7.30pm KO at Campbell Park as `all roads lead to Kilsyth` on the 25th. 

• Ashfield received a Bye in the First Round of the 3 Pillars Scottish Communites Cup (Scottish Junior Cup) last night at Troon FC. The 2nd Round Draw was made shortly after & the `field will head up to the Granite City on 22/08/2026 to play North SuperLeague Team Aberdeen East End at New Advocates Park. Golf Road, Aberdeen AB24 1RG. (NB The Ground is located only 500 metres from Pittodrie Stadium, home of Aberdeen FC). The Aberdeen Club has been existence since 1887 and we have met them twice, both at Saracen Park, in the Scottish Cup - In the 1999/2000 Season - Aberdeen EE won 4-2 and in the 2008-2009 Season we met in the 1st Round with the `field triumphing 3-1.

• Ashfield received a Bye in the First Round of the FinestCarmat South Challenge Cup with the 2nd Round Draw sending us on our travels again to the South of Scotland and this time to Lockerbie to play Mid Annandale. Tie is scheduled for Sat 05/09/2026

• Ashfield produced an excellent early Season performance against Lowland League side Dalbeattie Star this evening (7/7/26) at the Ibrox Complex in Govan winning comfortably by 3-1. Goals early in the first half from Aiden McAuley & Adam Cummings had the `field 2-0 up at HT. Sean Allan finished off a lovely move to make it 3-0 before the `field conceded directly from a free-kick. Again a really good work out with some really good displays. FT:- Ashfield 3 Dalbeattie Star 1.

• Ashfield got their Pre-Season underway yesterday (4/7/2026) against a very impressive Bonnyton Thistle at Townhead Arena in Kilmarnock. It was a terrific workout for the Ashfield Team on their first competitive Match since the Team was put together. Despite losing 6 players in the close Season the `field had 7 players from last Season starting with a virtually new Team in the 2nd half. Despite testing Caddis in the Thistle goal on a number of occasions the `field were up against a Team in formidable early form scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes & again a further twice in the 2nd half. Peter Hill & his Management Team will have a further chance to look at the new Squad when they play Dalbeattie Star & Alnwick Town this coming week before finishing their Pre-Season the following week away to Saltcoats Vics.

• The West of Scotland Football League have today (3/7/26) at Noon announced the League fixtures for the coming Season. The `field will open their campaign with an away trip on 25/7/2026 - 2pm KO to Kilsyth Athletic following up with their next two fixtures against the promoted sides Port Glasgow (h) & Knightswood (a). See `Results & Fixtures` section for full listings.

• Pre-Season update. Ashfield can announce the undernoted fixtures to be played before the Season officially starts on Saturday 25th July 2026.
  Ashfield will play:- 
  Bonnyton Thistle (a) - Saturday 4th July 2026 - KO 2pm
  Dalbeattie Star (n - Ibrox Complex) - Tuesday 7th July 2026 - KO 8pm                                     Alnwick Town (a) - Saturday 11th July 2026 - KO 1.30pm
  Saltcoats Victoria (a) - Tuesday 14th July 2026 - KO 7.30pm

• Well that`s the end of an eventful Season for Ashfield Football Club. It is going to be a busy `Close Season` with exciting happenings on the horizon including the Launch of a New Ashfield Book ` Ashfield FC - The Ups and Downs of the last 20 Years - 2006-2026` written by Committee Member Ewan Murray, a new home strip to mark our 140th Anniversary, some exciting Pre-Season Friendlies and there will no doubt be some activity in the transfer market to enhance our present Squad. Keep checking the Website for updates.