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2023–24 West of Scotland Football League

The 2023–24 West of Scotland Football League (known as the PDM Buildbase West of Scotland League for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of the West of Scotland Football League, with its top division as part of the sixth tier of the Scottish football pyramid system. Beith Juniors were the reigning champions, and successfully defended their title,[1] winning the Premier Division by five points from Auchinleck Talbot.

Teams

To West of Scotland Football League

Transferred from Saturday Morning Amateur Football League

Premier Division

Beith Juniors retained their West of Scotland Football League title, opening up an unassailable lead over Clydebank and Auchinleck Talbot, with a 2–0 home victory over Troon on 4 May 2024. However, just like the previous season, they were ineligible for promotion as they do not hold an SFA club licence.

Stadia and locations

Notes
  1. ^ Kirkintilloch Rob Roy ground-shared with Cumbernauld United at Guy's Meadow.
  2. ^ St Cadoc's ground-shared with Benburb at New Tinto Park.
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Scotland Southwest
Arthurlie
Auchinleck Talbot
Beith Juniors
Benburb / St Cadoc's
Clydebank
Cumnock Juniors
Darvel
Gartcairn
Glenafton Athletic
Hurlford United
Irvine Meadow XI
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Largs Thistle
Pollok
Troon
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Premier Division

League table

Source: West of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Results

Source: wosfl.co.uk
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. ^ Match played at Duncansfield Park, Kilsyth.[10]
  2. ^ Match played at Duncansfield Park, Kilsyth.[11]

First Division

Drumchapel United won the league title on 7 May 2024, with their 4–0 win at Thorniewood United taking them out of reach of both Johnstone Burgh (7 points behind with 2 games remaining) and Shotts Bon Accord (10 points behind with 3 games remaining).

Stadia and locations

Notes
  1. ^ Ashfield ground-shared with Easterhouse Academy at Stepford Football Centre.
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Scotland Southwest
Glasgow
Glasgow
Blantyre Victoria
Johnstone Burgh
Kilbirnie Ladeside
Kilwinning Rangers
Maybole Juniors
Neilston
Shotts Bon Accord
Thorniewood United
Whitletts Victoria
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League First Division
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Glasgow council area
Ashfield
Cambuslang Rangers
Drumchapel United
Petershill
Renfrew
Rutherglen Glencairn
St Roch's
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League First Division in the Greater Glasgow area

League table

Source: West of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Results

Source: wosfl.co.uk
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. ^ Match played at New Western Park, Renfrew.[12]
  2. ^ Match played at K-Park Training Academy, East Kilbride.[13]
  3. ^ Match played at New Western Park, Renfrew.[14]
  4. ^ Match played at K-Park Training Academy, East Kilbride.[15]
  5. ^ Match played at New Douglas Park, Hamilton.[16]
  6. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[17]
  7. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[18]
  8. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[19]
  9. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[20]
  10. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[21]
  11. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[22]
  12. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[23]
  13. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[24]
  14. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[25]
  15. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[26]
  16. ^ Match played at New Voluntary Park.[27]

Second Division

Ardrossan Winton Rovers won the title on 4 May 2024 with a 5–4 home victory over Caledonian Locomotives – who had changed their name from Rossvale prior to the start of the season – to put the title out of reach of Cumbernauld United.[1]

Stadia and locations

Notes
  1. ^ Caledonian Locomotives ground-shared with Petershill at Petershill Park.
  2. ^ Glasgow University ground-shared with Airdrieonians at the Excelsior Stadium.
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Scotland Southwest
Glasgow
Glasgow
Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Bonnyton Thistle
Craigmark Burntonians
Cumbernauld United
Forth Wanderers
Glasgow University
Kilsyth Rangers
Larkhall Thistle
Muirkirk Juniors
Wishaw
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Second Division
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Glasgow council area
Glasgow Perthshire
Maryhill
St Anthony's
Caledonian Locomotives
Vale of Clyde
Yoker Athletic
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Second Division in the Greater Glasgow area

League table

Source: West of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ St Anthony's deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.

Results

Source: wosfl.co.uk
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. ^ Match played at John Cumming Stadium, Carluke.[28]
  2. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[29]

Third Division

Lanark United won the league title on 11 May 2024, with an 8–0 victory over Greenock Juniors giving them an unassailable lead over Lesmahagow, following a run of 18 wins in 19 games.

Stadia and locations

2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Scotland Southwest
Ardeer Thistle
Bellshill Athletic
Dalry Thistle
Finnart
Finnart
Girvan
Glasgow United
Greenock Juniors
Irvine Victoria
Kello Rovers
Kilsyth Athletic
Kilsyth Athletic
Lanark United
Lesmahagow
Port Glasgow
Threave Rovers
Vale of Leven
West Park United
West Park United
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Third Division

League table

Source: West of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Glasgow United deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.
  2. ^ Port Glasgow deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.

Results

Source: wosfl.co.uk
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. ^ Match played at Kilwinning Sports Club, Kilwinning.[30]
  2. ^ Match played at Kilwinning Sports Club, Kilwinning.[31]
  3. ^ Match played at Kilwinning Sports Club, Kilwinning.[32]
  4. ^ Match played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston.[33]
  5. ^ Match played at Barrfields Stadium, Largs.[34]
  6. ^ Match played at North West Community Campus, Dumfries.[35]
  7. ^ Match played at North West Community Campus, Dumfries.[36]

Fourth Division

Glenvale won the league title with a weekend to spare on 4 May 2024, with a 5–0 home victory over St. Peter's, to open an unassailable lead on Thorn Athletic.

Harmony Row F.C. became Giffnock Soccer Centre prior to the start of the season.

Stadia and locations

Notes
  1. ^ St. Peter's ground-shared with Renfrew at New Western Park.
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Scotland Southwest
East Kilbride Thistle
Eglinton
Eglinton
Glasgow
Glasgow
Glenvale
Carluke Rovers
Lugar Boswell Thistle
Newmains United
Royal Albert
Saltcoats Victoria
Thorn Athletic
Thorn Athletic
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Fourth Division
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Glasgow council area
BSC Glasgow
BSC Glasgow
Easterhouse
Easterhouse
Giffnock SC
Giffnock SC
Knightswood
Knightswood
Rossvale Academy
Rossvale Academy
St Peter's
St Peter's
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Fourth Division in the Glasgow area
2023–24 West of Scotland Football League is located in Argyll and Bute
Campbeltown Pupils
Campbeltown Pupils
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Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Fourth Division in the Argyll and Bute area

League table

Source: West of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. ^ Royal Albert deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.
  2. ^ Campbeltown Pupils deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.

Results

Source: wosfl.co.uk
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. ^ Match awarded to BSC Glasgow, as Saltcoats Victoria were unable to fulfil the fixture.[37]
  2. ^ Match awarded to Campbeltown Pupils, as St. Peter's were unable to fulfil the fixture.
  3. ^ Match played at Petershill Park, Springburn.[38]
  4. ^ Match played at Barrfields, Largs, due to renovations at Ferguslie Sports Centre.[39]
  5. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[40]
  6. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[41]
  7. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[42]
  8. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[43]
  9. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall, due to renovations at Ferguslie Sports Centre.[44]
  10. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[45]
  11. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[46]
  12. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[47]
  13. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.
  14. ^ Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[48]
  15. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[49]
  16. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[50]
  17. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[51]
  18. ^ Match played at Kilsyth Sports Field, Kilsyth.[52]
  19. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[53]
  20. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[54]
  21. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[55]
  22. ^ Match played at Holm Park, Clydebank.[56]
  23. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[57]
  24. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[58]
  25. ^ Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[59]
  26. ^ Match awarded to Glenvale, as St. Peter's were unable to fulfil the fixture.[60]
  27. ^ Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[61]
  28. ^ Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[62]

Notes

SFA Club with an SFA licence;[63] eligible to participate in the Lowland League promotion play-off (should they win the Premier Division), and also compete in the Scottish Cup.

References

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  29. ^ Muirkirk Junior FC [@MuirkirkJFC1937] (27 April 2024). "Please take note that Glasgow Uni are using McKenna Park as their home ground today" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via Twitter.
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  33. ^ Kilsyth Athletic FC [@KilsythAth] (16 August 2023). "We are underway here at Greenfield Park! ⚽️🟢🔵" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via Twitter.
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  35. ^ Threave Rovers FC [@ThreaveRoversFC] (17 February 2024). "Full Time Result @OfficialWoSFL" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 February 2024 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ Threave Rovers FC [@ThreaveRoversFC] (23 March 2024). "Full Time Result @OfficialWoSFL" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 March 2024 – via Twitter.
  37. ^ BSC Glasgow [@BSCGlasgow] (17 November 2023). "BSC Glasgow awarded three points as Saltcoats fail to fulfil fixture" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 November 2023 – via Twitter.
  38. ^ Giffnock SC WOSFL [@GiffnockWOSFL] (13 December 2023). "After a couple of weeks without competitive action, @GiffnockWOSFL are back in action for our last league game pre-Christmas against @SaltcoatsVicsFC on Saturday. Same time (1.30pm), different location (Petershill Park). Be great to have a strong support at the ground" (Tweet). Retrieved 16 December 2023 – via Twitter.
  39. ^ Campbeltown Pupils [@PupilsAFC] (3 November 2023). "Tomorrow we are on the road and ferry to Largs to play league leaders Glenvale FC. The Paisley club have shown a dramatic improvement in form this season and a difficult match can be expected. The game is getting played at Largs Thistle ground as Ferguslie is being refurbished" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 November 2023 – via Twitter.
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  41. ^ "Glenvale 3 - 2 Easterhouse". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  42. ^ "Glenvale 6 - 1 East Kilbride Thistle". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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  44. ^ Glenvale AFC [@GlenvaleAFC67] (11 November 2023). "It was some game at Mckenna Park! Coming from 2-0 down and down to 10 men, win 4-3! Scorers today were Mclaughlin, Connor, Daly and on his first game back, Young! The lads showed great spirit and never gave up right to the final whistle!🔴⚫️" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 November 2023 – via Twitter.
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  46. ^ "Glenvale 1 - 2 Lugar Boswell Thistle". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  47. ^ "Glenvale 8 - 0 Saltcoats Victoria". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
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  50. ^ "Knightswood 3 - 1 Carluke Rovers". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  51. ^ Knightswood FC WOSFL [@KWosfl9673] (16 February 2024). "Tommorows [sic] fixture and we are back at North Kelvinside for a 14:00 kick off vrs @EasterhouseFA #monthewood🔵⚪️⚽️" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 February 2024 – via Twitter.
  52. ^ East Kilbride Thistle FC [@EKThistleWOSFL] (26 January 2024). "MATCH PREVIEW ⚽️ Tomorrow Thistle travel to face Knightswood on matchday 20 of our league campaign. Manager Aaron Connolly has spoken to Frank Cassidy ahead of the fixture. Note* Venue has changed to Kilsyth Sportsfield" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 January 2024 – via Twitter.
  53. ^ Knightswood FC WOSFL [@KWosfl9673] (24 October 2023). "Back to league action this Saturday and we face @eglinton_fc kick off 2pm at North Kelvinside #monthewood🔵⚪️⚽️" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 October 2023 – via Twitter.
  54. ^ Glenvale AFC [@GlenvaleAFC67] (14 August 2023). "Game 5 for Glenvale AFC finished all square at North Kelvinside! A share of the points against a spirited Knightswood team! Daly, Mclaughlin and Young on target! 📷📷" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 August 2023 – via Twitter.
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  57. ^ "Knightswood 5 - 4 Royal Albert". West of Scotland Football League. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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  61. ^ Giffnock SC WOSFL [@GiffnockWOSFL] (27 December 2023). "The Festive football calendar continues with game #16 in the league away to @ThornWOS. Kick off at 8pm on the astro at Benburb's New Tinto Park. A chance to blow away those Christmas cobwebs and get out to support the boys in the last game of 2023!" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 December 2023 – via Twitter.
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