ASHFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB Est 1886

Latest update 28/05/2023: -

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• A fitting climax to Ashfield`s Season yesterday (27/05/23) with a great attacking display against Muirkirk at the Stepford Football Centre winning by 6-0. Promotion and 2nd Place in the League had already been confirmed however the `field did not let their standards slip scoring some wonderful goals against a hard working Muirkirk side. It was a day to celebrate yesterday with the Annual Awards Night being held later in the evening at the Anniesland Bowling Club. The boys now have some well earned rest before the `hard work` starts and the build up to life in the First Division. Match Report and Pics now on.​

• Ashfield `shuffled the pack` slightly today (20/05/23) due to injuries in their last away West of Scotland League Division 2 game of the Season & despite this they produced a magnificent effort to come from 2-0 down after 26 Minutes against Promotion chasing Maybole to head back up the A77 with the three points following a 3-2 victory. A real test of character & strength shown from Ashfield today & ensures a 13 game unbeaten run. Goal-scorers for the `field were Aiden Quinn (x2) and a headed winner from Sean Doherty. Match Report and Pics now on.

• *****ASHFIELD ARE PROMOTED*****. Ashfield overcame a very impressive Forth Wanderers Team this evening (16/05/23) winning by 2-1 in the West of Scotland League Division 2 to seal Promotion to the 1st Division. Goals from Jonny Black & Bobby Barr ensured the `field got the three points required however they had to work so hard against a good Forth side. Wonderful scenes followed the Match with the `field now scoring 100 Goals for the Season. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield welcomed Sean Kenney and his Ardeer Thistle Team to the Stepford Football Centre today (13/05/2023) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and produced a very professional performance against an extremely hard working side winning eventually by 4-0. After an even first half hour, the `field began to take control with Quinn and Barr (missed Pen) going close before Sean Doherty scored with a header. The `field stepped up a gear in the 2nd half scoring further goals via Craig Young, Jonny Black and young Aaron Davis to ensure a further step towards promotion. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield and Glasgow Perthshire shared the spoils at the Stepford Football Centre this afternoon (06/05/2023) in the West of Scotland League Division 2. The game had a real `Cup tie` feel to it & the large crowd watched a `topsy turvey` Match where both sides had spells on top and a draw was probably a fair outcome with both sets of players giving their all. The `field had the better of the first half hitting the woodwork & bringing out a couple of great saves from the Shire Keeper & went in 1-0 up at the interval courtesy of a Bobby Barr penalty. The second half saw the visitors draw level in spectacular fashion before going ahead late on only for the `field to `bounce back` immediately with Bobby Barr on the scoresheet again. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield headed to Ravenscraig Park, Greenock yesterday (29/04/2023) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and took an important step in their bid for promotion winning by 2-1 in a hard fought encounter. The `field were 2-1 up at the interval courtesy of two Bobby Barr Goals & to be fair should have been further ahead. The home side put the pressure on in the 2nd half & Chris Calder was called into action on a number of occasions. It`s now 5 games to go with 4 at home starting with Glasgow Perthshire this Saturday 6th May 2023 - Stepford Football Centre - 2pm KO. The `field needing 3 wins to be promoted.

• Ashfield proved a real handful for Glasgow United at the Stepford Football Centre today (8/4/23) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 winning by 6-0. After an even first 15 minutes the `field `stepped up a gear` producing a tremendous attacking performance to go 3-0 up at the interval before scoring a further 3 in a comfortable 2nd half. Goal-scorers for Ashfield were Jonny Black x 3, Bobby Barr x 2 and a great strike from Aiden Quinn. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield secured a vital 3 points against Greenock FC at the Stepford Football Centre this afternoon (1/4/2023) in the West of Scotland League Division 2. Two goals in each half from the `field ensured a comfortable victory against a hard working Greenock side. Ashfield scorers were Greg Burns, Jonny Black, Craig Young and Bobby Barr. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield made the short journey to Lochburn Park, Maryhill this afternoon (25/03/2023) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and came away with 3 valuable points (2-0) following an excellent performance. Goals in each half from from Jonny Black and Bobby Barr ensured the `field move up to 2nd in the Table in this extremely tight Promotion race. Match report and Pics now on.

• `El Possico` - Ashfield and Glasgow Perthshire shared the spoils this afternoon (18/3/2023) at Keppoch Park, Possilpark in a pulsating 90 minutes that ebbed and flowed with both teams on top for periods of the game. Trailing 2-0 early in the Match the `field scored before and just after half time to draw level and ensure honours remained even despite both teams having chances late on with Chris Calder in particular pulling off a number of good saves. Once the `dust has settled` it is a difficult one to decide which team benefits from the `point-a-piece` or does it hamper both teams in this extremely tight promotion race. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield crashed agonisingly out of the Indigo Communications West of Scotland Cup today (11/03/2023) losing on penalties (4-3) to St Roch`s after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. The match had been rearranged to Springburn Park & the game was sponsored by Buzz Bingo in honour of the Late Lynn Niven. Overall the `field had the best of the chances & will be disappointed not to progress to the Quarter Finals. Goalscorer for St Roch`s was Ex-Ashfield Paul Brennan with Jonny Black heading in an equaliser for the `field before Half time. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield secured a vital three points this afternoon (4/3/23) at the Ardeer Stadium against a very hard working Ardeer Thistle Team in the West of Scotland League Division 2. After putting on an impressive first half display, the `field went in only 1-0 up at the interval courtesy of a Greg Burns effort however Ardeer Manager Sean Kenney made a couple of changes to the home side & the second half was a different Match. The hosts equalised on the 55th minute taking advantage of a defensive mix-up before the game swung from end to end before the `field won the Match in the last minute courtesy of a brilliant header from young Keir Miller. Match Report now on.

• Ashfield produced a `Jekyll & Hyde` Performance to drop 2 valuable points in the Promotion Race this afternoon (25/02/2023) at Shettleston against Glasgow United. A tremendous First Half performance had the `field 3-0 up at the interval courtesy of goals from Bobby Barr (x2) & Frazer Sheridan. However a lacklustre start to the 2nd half from Ashfield saw the home side gain the initiative, building up a `head of steam` and staging an incredible comeback to haul themselves level and even missed a 94th Minute penalty. This game may come back to haunt the visitors when the `dust has settled` at the end of the Season. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield succumbed to a late goal against League Leaders Renfrew to go down by 3-2 in what was a tremendous encounter at the Stepford Football Centre this afternoon (18/02/2023). Leading 1-0 and 2-1 the `field were unable to hold onto their lead and will be disappointed at not taking something from the game. The Weather did its best to dampen spirits with incessant rain throughout the 90 minutes however both teams put on an excellent show to confirm why they are at the top of the League table. Ashfield`s goal scorers were Frazer Sheridan & Jonny Black however it was Ciaran Diver & Scott Morton that took the plaudits with 2 late goals for Renfrew. Match Report and Pics to follow now on.

• `All roads led to McKenna Park` yesterday (11/2/23) where Ashfield produced a tremendous second half performance against St Anthony`s in the West of Scotland League Division 2 winning by 3-0. An even first half saw `the Ants` take the game to Ashfield from Kick-Off with the `field gradually coming into things before half time however the second half was a different story. Goals from Bobby Barr x 2 and a penalty from Jordan Pirrie saw the `field head back to North Glasgow with 3 valuable points. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield overcame Wishaw FC at the Stepford Football Centre this afternoon (4/2/2023) in emphatic style winning by 5-0 in the West of Scotland League Division 2. Both teams gave their all in terrible weather conditions and served up an entertaining encounter. The first half was a really tight affair with the visitors having an excellent opening to the Match however as the game progressed & following Ashfield`s opening goal on the half hour mark, the home side `stepped up a gear` & were terrific especially in the first 20 minutes of the Second half. It was also great to see 6 of the U20`s in the Ashfield squad with 2 starting and 2 coming on from the bench. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield crashed to a frustrating 2-1 defeat at the hands of Kilsyth Rangers in the West of Scotland League Division 2 this afternoon (28/01/23). A lovely winter`s afternoon and a big playing surface should have ensured a classic Football game in what was a crucial League encounter for both sides, however the `field were unable to continue their excellent form and fell to a very hard working Kilsyth team. The hosts closed down Ashfield at every opportunity & took a 2-0 lead early on in the Match & despite trying in vain the `field did not get any joy from their hosts until the latter stages of the Match with the woodwork denying the visitors a point with the last kick of the ball. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield and Glasgow University served up a cracker of a Match this afternoon at the Stepford Football Centre, 1500 Edinburgh Road, Glasgow in the West of Scotland League 2nd Division. After a whirlwind start by the visitors it was the `field who took the game by the `scruff of the neck` and ran out comfortable winners in the end with the Uni scoring their 3rd Goal in stoppage time. It was a great advert for the League & both teams deserve enormous credit however it is Ashfield that now move into 2nd place in the League with this 4-3 victory. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield produced a tremendous performance for the second week running in Ayrshire, this time knocking out Premier Division outfit Troon in a great West of Scotland Cup Tie at Portland Park this afternoon (07/01/2023). The Match finished 2-2 after 90 minutes with the home side equalising in the last minute however the `field `dusted themselves down` and rattled in 5 wonderful penalties to secure a 5-3 victory on penalties. The `field after putting on a great first half showing went in at the interval 1-0 down & were also reduced to 10 men with Jim Mulvey being controversially sent off. Goals from Craig Young and Bobby Barr had Ashfield ahead before being pegged back. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield travelled down to Dalmellington, Ayrshire yesterday (31/12/2022) to take on Craigmark Burntonians in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and produced a tremendous opening half hour to take a commanding lead in this top of the table clash. Goals from Bobby Barr, Greg Burns & Jonny Black had the `field 3-0 up within this period against a very good Craigmark outfit. The second half was an even affair with the `field defending well and went back up the A77 to Glasgow with a valuable 3 points. Match Report and Pics now on. FT Craigmark 1 Ashfield 3.

• Ashfield progressed through to the 2nd Round of the West of Scotland Cup after winning 4-1 against Lugar Boswell Thistle last Saturday & will now play Premiership outfit Troon FC in the next Round on Saturday 7th January 2023 - Kick-Off 1.15pm.

• Michael Oliver & his Assistant Jamie Broadfoot have `taken over the reigns` from Paul Maxwell & Ryan Dakhill and are planning ahead for the coming Season with training resuming on the 18th June 2022 and Pre-Season Friendlies starting on the 13th July 2022 (See below).

• At this time of the Season we have to say our `Goodbyes` to some Team Members who have moved onto pastures new. As announced this week, our prolific scorer from last Season Ryan McManus will be joining Rutherglen Glencairn, John Barr will be joining Blantyre Vics, Jack Crumlish will be joining Petershill, Anton Byrne will be joining Glasgow United and Brogan Daly will be joining Kilbirnie Ladeside. We wish them well & thank them for their contribution to the `field.

• Our Pre-Season friendlies are all in place now ahead of the start to the West of Scotland Division 2 Campaign in late July. We have games against:-

  • Wed 13/7/22 - Home to Petershill - KO 7pm

  • Sat 16/7/22 - Away to West Park Utd - KO 2pm

  • Wed 20/7/22 - Home to Port Glasgow - KO 7pm and finally

  • Sat 23/7/22 - Away to Girvan - KO 2pm

  • Wed 27/7/22 - Home to Newmains Utd - KO 7p

• Ashfield`s winning goal v Petershill in Pre-Season Friendly - 13/7/22 - See below