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• Ashfield welcome League Leaders Threave Rovers to Stepford Park this Saturday (31/01/2026 - KO 2pm) in the West of Scotland League Division 2. We are all hoping for better weather for this Saturday in what should be a cracking Match. It was an enjoyable encounter earlier in the Season with the `field eventually going down by 4-2. An impressive performance from Ashfield last Saturday will give them confidence going into the Match. Match Report and Pics to follow in course. FT:- Ashfield v Threave Rovers.

• Ashfield headed to Rockburn Park, Bellshill today (24/01/2026) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 taking on `high flying` Bellshill Athletic & were incredibly unlucky not to go back along the M8 to Glasgow with a share of the spoils. It had been a tremendous game earlier in the Season at Stepford and this was one was the same with the `field taking an early lead in 2 minutes through Adam Cummings before Ex-Ashfield Striker Callum Graham knocked in the equaliser after a deflection from Euan Bonham on the quarter hour mark. It was a fiercely competed 2nd half before Referee Totten awarded a 2nd Penalty for the home side with 4 minutes left on the clock. A sore one for Ashfield who were excellent today and can go in to next week`s home game v Threave Rovers with confidence. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Bellshill Athletic 2 Ashfield 1.

• Ashfield welcomed Lesmahagow to Stepford Park yesterday (17/01/26} in the West of Scotland League Division 2. That`s exactly half way through the Season now and the `field will not have produced as good a performance this Season as they did in the first 60 minutes of the Match. The `field produced an excellent first half display which almost blew the talented `gow Team away however after only leading 1-0 at the interval a penalty for the visitors brought them back into the game before 2 clinical finishes ensured the points headed down the M74 and back to Lanarkshire to the delight of their large travelling support. After an excellent week on the training field, Ashfield can be happy with their performance but not the result ahead of a tough visit to Bellshill Athletic next week. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 1 Lesmahagow 3.

• Ashfield FC were Caledonian Locomotives FC `first footers` at Petershill Park this afternoon (10/01/2026) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 however did not provide much `festive cheer` to their supporters as they went down by 3-1. Both teams will want to climb the table in 2026 and have good young Teams however after a bright opening by the `field it was the home side that took the lead on 20 minutes & went in deservedly 1-0 ahead at the interval despite a great opportunity missed by Connor on the stroke of half time. The `field then conceded a further 2 avoidable early goals in the 2nd half to ensure they left Petershill Park empty handed. A late consolation goal for the `field by Manus Connor failed to cheer up the freezing support. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Caledonian Locomotives 3 Ashfield 1.

• Ashfield FC would like to wish all our fans, friends and everyone associated with the Football Club and Academy together with the rest of the WofSL Teams, a very Happy and Prosperous 2026.

• As ` Saint and Greavsie` used to say "Football is a funny old game ". Ashfield welcomed Blantyre Vics to Stepford Park yesterday (20/12/2025) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and after a good start from the visitors it was the `field who took the lead courtesy of a deflected strike from Mason Durham however I don`t think anyone in the Ground could have foreseen the events as they unfolded. Although the `field got a couple of early warnings, the big height advantage in the line ups enabled the visitors to dominate set pieces and the Blantyre outfit backed by some tremendous corners & Free-Kicks blew the `field away before HT scoring 4 goals from set-pieces to go in 4-1 up at the interval. Ashfield scorned some excellent chances in the 2nd half as they tried to reduce the deficit but the experienced Vics team utilised the space well inflicting a very heavy defeat on the `field. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 1 Blantyre Vics 7.

• Ashfield welcomed Larkhall Thistle to Stepford Park yesterday (06/12/2025) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and it was the Lanarkshire Team who left with the three precious points in an entertaining encounter that swung from end to end. The `field were in good spirits going into the game following their performance and result in Ayrshire last weekend however Larkhall put on an excellent showing in the first half, firstly going ahead with an angled header on 15 minutes & then on the stroke of half time a 20 yard shot into the top corner of Thomas Starrs goal. The second half was a different story with the `field pulling an early goal back through Euan Bonham before laying siege on the Larkhall goal however the performance of Euan Alexander, the Larkhall Keeper was nothing short of immense as he thwarted the `field`s attack & on a Thistle breakaway managed to go further ahead. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 1 Larkhall Thistle 3

• Ashfield were on their travels again today (29/11/25) heading down the down the Ayrshire Coast to meet Thorn Athletic at Ardrossan`s Winton Park and producing a tremendous display against a very good side. This result has been coming for weeks & the `field to be honest have been playing well now for a good while without getting the results their performances have merited however it all changed today and the quality of Ashfield`s goals were excellent. Leading 3-0 at the interval after a hard fought first half, the `field  turned on the style in the second and were leading 6-1 until a wonder strike from Thorn`s Ross Denny reduced the deficit late on. The `field`s scorers on a great day for the Club were Manus Connor (x2), Sean Allan (x2), Mason Durham & Lewis Smith. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Thorn Athletic 2 Ashfield 6 .

• Ashfield made the short distance to Somervell Park yesterday (22/11/2025) taking on Cambuslang Rangers in the West of Scotland League Division 2. Both teams served up a cracking contest with the `field playing extremely well against their hard working opponents. As it was the `field left without any points after going behind shortly before the interval via the penalty spot & despite dominating for long spells in the second half only had a Sean Allan equaliser to show for their efforts & chances before losing the Match late on from a headed goal following a free-kick. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Cambuslang Rangers 2 Ashfield 1.

• It was back to Cup Action yesterday (15/11/25) as Ashfield met Thorniewood United in the Strathclyde Demolition West of Scotland Cup First Round at Robertson Park with Auchinleck Talbot (Away) waiting `in the wings` in the 2nd Round. The `field put on an excellent show in heavy underfoot conditions more than matching our higher League opponents however agonisingly home advantage told at the end with the hosts stepping up a gear in the last quarter of the game & found a 92nd Minute winner to break the `field`s dreams of a trip to Talbot. A scintillating Cup tie that went `right to the wire`. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Thorniewood Utd 1 Ashfield 0. 

• Ashfield let go a valuable lead this afternoon (08/11/25) to Kilmarnock side Bonnyton Thistle at Stepford Park in the West of Scotland League Division 2. The `field went in 1-0 up at the interval courtesy of a Ross McDonald deflected effort & could have gone in further ahead with Sean Allan twice & Evan Higgins going close. However it was the visitors who upped the tempo & were rewarded with 2 goals in 6 minutes midway through the second half to seal the points. Match Report & Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 1 Bonnyton Thistle 2.

• `All roads led to Forth` this afternoon (25/10/2025) as Ashfield made the journey to East Lanarkshire to take on Forth Wanderers and put in an impressive performance winning 4-1. The `field scored some terrific goals against a hard working Forth Team and the `field goalscorers at a Chilly Kingshill Park were Kieran Findlay, Shaun Grady x 2 and Aeron Fitzpatrick. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Forth Wanderers 1 Ashfield 4.

• Ashfield `bowed out` of this Season`s 3pillars Scottish Communities Cup (Scottish Junior Cup) in the 3rd Round away to Lesmahagow at Craighead Park yesterday (18/10/25). The `field were resplendent in their new 3rd kit of Yellow and Black however after a bright opening lost 2 goals in 3 minutes midway through the half and one before the interval to effectively `kill the tie`. Despite dominating for long periods in the 2nd half they only had a Manus Connor goal from a free-kick to show for their efforts and it is the `gow who progress into the hat for Round 4. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Lesmahagow 4 Ashfield 1.

• Ashfield crashed out of the South Challenge Cup at Burnside Park, Muirkirk this afternoon (11/10/25) following an entertaining end-to-end Cup tie. Both teams came into the game in good form and it was the hosts that struck early with two goals from corner kicks which were whipped into Ashfield`s six yard box. In between the goals, the `field played some nice stuff without fully testing the `kirk Keeper & disappointingly went onto concede a further two before the interval. The 2nd half was a different affair altogether with Ashfield playing some excellent football pinning their talented opponents back & were unlucky not to reduce the game more before conceding a fifth. Ashfield scorers were Kieran Findlay and an OG. The `field must dust themselves down for their next Scottish Communities Cup Tie next Saturday (18/10/25) away to Lesmahagow. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Muirkirk 5 Ashfield 2.

• It was back to League business yesterday (27/09/25) when Ashfield welcomed Kilsyth Rangers to Stepford in a crucial encounter. The `field, having progressed in the Cup(s) so far, were keen to start climbing up the League and this is what they did by continuing their good form to record a fine victory over a good Kilsyth Rangers Team. First Half goals from Sean Allan and Euan Bonham had the `field leading at the interval by 2-1. Kieran Findlay then netted his 8th Goal of the Season to ensure the 3 points stayed at Stepford. FT:- Ashfield 3 Kilsyth Rangers 1.

• The Draw for the 3Pillars Financial Planning Scottish Communites Cup (Scottish Junior Cup) was made at Broadwood Stadium last night and Ashfield have been drawn away from home to either Lesmahagow or Cruden Bay in the 3rd Round. The tie will be played on Saturday 18th October 2025 therefore replacing our home league game v Larkhall Thistle.

• The Third Round of the `FinestCarMat.Co.uk` South Challenge Cup was made last night at Broadwood Stadium and the `field`s name was out the hat in the first game. Ashfield have been drawn away to Muirkirk FC on Saturday 11th October 2025 - KO 2pm. The League Match scheduled for that day (Cambuslang Rangers (a)) will be rescheduled with a date to be advised in due course.

• Ashfield made it through to the 3rd Round of the FinestCarMats South Challenge Cup leaving it late against Creetown FC at a wet and windy Stepford Park yesterday (13/09/2025). It was an enjoyable Cup tie with both Clubs fielding young teams with the game `twisting and turning` right to the end however the home side should have been well ahead with the chances they had before the visitors made a real `go of it` in the last 20 minutes. Ashfield`s goal-scorers were young Manus Connor on 36 minutes and Euan Bonham with a dramatic winner on 94 minutes to win the tie. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 2 Creetown 1.

• Ashfield `shot themselves in the foot` with a crazy 10 minutes before Half time against a hard working Maybole this afternoon (6/9/25) at Ladywell Stadium undoing all the excellent work during the half to leave themselves with a `mountain to climb` in the 2nd period. The `field opened the scoring in 10 minutes when a tremendous strike from young Sean Allan hit the back of the net for his 2nd in 2 games. The `field went on to dominate in an impressive opening however the `bole drew level on 23 minutes via the upright. The home side then clawed their way into the game scoring on 41 and 45 minutes to go in 3-1 ahead at the interval. Despite dominating the second half the `field were unable to reduce the deficit thanks to a couple of terrific saves from the home Keeper to leave the `field `pointless` in the League. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Maybole 3 Ashfield 1.

• Sean Allan`s last Minute goal ensured Ashfield`s name went into the hat for the 3rd Round Draw of the Scottish Junior Cup (Scottish Communities) after a pulsating and rain soaked 90 minutes against Ardeer Thistle this afternoon (30/8/25) at Stepford. The `field will be delighted to get through after coming from behind twice to level the Match with goals from Ross McDonald & Kieran Findlay before Sean Allan sealed the victory late on with a deflected shot. Both teams deserve enormous credit for putting on such a terrific Cup Tie in difficult conditions. Match Report now on. FT:- Ashfield 3 Ardeer Thistle 2.

• Ashfield crashed to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Greenock FC this afternoon (23/8/25) at Stepford Park in the West of Scotland League Division 2. An exciting game was ruined by the Referee`s sending off of Ashfield Centre Forward Ger Stevenson for barely a Yellow Card offence after 23 minutes and the stop/starting of the match every 2 minutes with petty fouls and infringements which was of no benefit to either Team. The `field`s 10 men held out until 53 minutes when a great save from Sanderson in the Ashfield goal failed to clear the crossbar & the ball came down & in off the Keeper. Two good finishes from the visitors secured the points however the `field will be rueing some missed chances in the first half. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 0 Greenock 3

• Ashfield have been drawn against Creetown at home in the 2nd Round of the South Challenge Cup following the Draw live on `Youtube` this evening. The Match will be played on Saturday 13th September 2025 at Stepford with a 2pm KO. The teams met 2 Seasons ago in this Cup at this Stage down at Creetown with the `field eventually coming out on top by 4-3.

• Ashfield came agonisingly close to securing their first League victory of the Season after playing well & making a host of chances against Kilsyth Athletic at the Kilsyth Sportsground this afternoon (16/8/25) in the West of Scotland League Division 2. Kilsyth Athletic were also good today playing with a lot of skill and danger and were clinical in their finishing. It wasn`t to be for the `field after coming back from 0-2 down at HT to level the Match before losing a third late on. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Kilsyth Athletic 3 Ashfield 2.

• Ashfield produced a desperate performance to lose very heavily to Maryhill at Stepford Park this afternoon (09/08/25) in the West of Scotland League Division 2. This had all the `hallmarks` of being a cracker of a Match with both teams looking to boost their early Season points tally however the circa 100 crowd saw the visitors take control early on & never let up for the whole 90 minutes. Ashfield during this time lost their Centre Half Ian Begg to a straight Red on 15 minutes coupled with the injury to Goalkeeper Thomas Starr however the home side failed to test Jamie Wright in the `hill Goal during the game. This was an embarrassing result for the `field & was one of the heaviest defeats in the Club`s history so it certainly was a `bad day at the Office`. Let`s not take anything away from Maryhill who were outstanding today. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 0 Maryhill 8.

• Ashfield headed down to Meadow Park, Castle Douglas yesterday (02/08/25) in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and despite a good showing were unable to come back up the M74 with any points against a clinical & very good Threave Rovers side. Ashfield scorers on the day were Ger Stevenson & Kieran Findlay. The `field welcome Maryhill to Stepford Park next Saturday (09/08/25) & an exciting game is in prospect. Match Report and Pics to follow in due course.

• Ashfield & Bellshill Athletic produced a pulsating 90 minutes at Stepford Park this evening (29/7/25) in front of a large Crowd in the West of Scotland League Division 2 and it was the Lanarkshire outfit that headed along the M8 with maximum points after coming from behind to secure a 3-2 victory. Kieran Findlay scored his 4th Goal of the Season to put the `field ahead after 7 minutes & that`s the way it stood until 62 minutes. By that time Ashfield were down to 10 men & the `hill scored a couple of `crackers` to go ahead before adding a 3rd on 81 minutes to give Ashfield a `mountain to climb` however a header from Ger Stevenson ensured a frantic finish. Match Report & Pics now on.           FT:- Ashfield 2 Bellshill Athletic 3.

• `All roads led to Craighead Park` yesterday (26/7/25) as Ashfield met Lesmahagow FC in the opening League fixture of the GreenVersity West of Scotland League Division 2. Unfortunately for the `field it wasn`t the start they wanted firstly going down to a wonder goal from 22 yards out in the 2nd minute. Despite a good deal of effort, the field succumbed to a 2nd with 15 minutes to play as the hosts celebrated in front of a 200+ crowd. The `field must `dust themselves` down for the visit of Bellshill Athletic to Stepford on Tuesday (29/7/2025 - 8pm KO). Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Lesmahagow 2 Ashfield 0.

• Ashfield finished off their Pre-Season with a very good performance against a strong Vale of Clyde Team at Fullarton Park, Tollcross, Glasgow yesterday (19/7/25). Despite losing a 6th minute goal, the `field defended well against the First Division opponents & were rewarded with a terrific equaliser from the head of Aeron Fitzpatrick on the half hour mark. The game ebbed & flowed for the full 90 minutes with Ashfield finishing the stronger team giving them confidence going into their League opener at Lesmahagow next Saturday (26th). Match Report & Pics now on. FT:- Vale of Clyde 1 Ashfield 1.

• Ashfield headed `down the Coast` this evening to take on Saltcoats Victoria at Campbell Park and continued their impressive Pre-Season form with an excellent 3-1 victory. Goal-scorers for the `field were Aeron Fitzpatrick, Kieran Findlay & Kaine McFarlane. Match Report now on.  FT:- Saltcoats Vics 1 Ashfield 3

• OnlySports North Glasgow Cup Final:- Maryhill 1 Ashfield 1 (Maryhill Won 4-1 on Penalties) Lochburn Park, Maryhill, Glasgow - Sunday 13th July 2025 - Match Report and Pics now on.

• It was game day today at Lochburn Park, Maryhill as Ashfield and our old friends at St Anthony`s `locked horns` in the early Kick-Off (10.45am) in the North Glasgow Cup. The `field started where they left off at Lochmaben last Saturday & after an impressive opening were ahead in the opening 5 minutes after Captain Connor Hughes knocked in David Aitken`s shot which had cannoned off the post. The conditions were really difficult for both teams in the sweltering heat with water breaks fully maximised. As the game went into the closing stages it was the `Ants` who stepped up a gear hitting the underside of the crossbar on 88 minutes before Connor Hughes again was at hand to take advantage of a slip up at the back from the `Ants` to ensure Ashfield go into tomorrow`s final (13th) at 2.30pm v Maryhill. FT:- Ashfield 2 St Anthony`s 0. Match Report(s) and Pics now on.

• Ashfield`s Full Squad for Season 2025/2026 was virtually `in situ` ahead of our opening Friendly today (5/7/25) away to South of Scotland Team Lochmaben. A comprehensive 4-0 win was a great start with Goals from David Aitken x 2, & last Season`s top scorer Kieran Findlay x 2. Match Report & Pics now on. Further friendlies to follow involve games against Saltcoats Victoria & Vale of Clyde before our League opener on the 26th July 2025 away to Lesmahagow.

• League Fixtures now on together with Cup Draw updates - Ashfield received a Bye in the 1st Round of the FinestCarMat.Co.Uk South of Scotland Challenge Cup & also received a First Round Bye in the Scottish Junior Cup (Scottish FA Communities Cup) with the `field hosting Sean Kenney & his Ardeer Thistle Team in the Second Round at Stepford in September. League Fixtures are now on.

• The Ashfield Management Team have been very busy ahead of Pre-Season training which starts on the 14th June 2025. Twelve New Players have put `pen to paper`with details to follow. The list of Pre-Season Friendlies are now on the `Fixtures and Results - 2025-26` Section coupled with the draw for the first two Rounds of the Strathclyde Demolition West of Scotland Cup.