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Friday, 11 October 2019 10:04

Scottish Youth FA Cup - U16's Third Round Draw 2019/20

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The draw for the third round of the U16's inspiresport Scottish Youth FA Cup was made at Hampden Park yesterday evening. The draw was conducted with the help of former Partick Thistle Manager Alan Archibald.
 
Reigning champions Musselburgh Windsor will continue the defence of their crown with a trip to Clydebank, whereas beaten finalists Tynecastle will begin with a home tie against Galston YFC. Peebles have been given a bye into the fourth round.
 
YFS is happy to announce that we will be bringing back for this season our popular Scottish Cup goals show, where we film and feature a number of key games in the competition. Have a look at one of our previous shows by clicking here.
 
If you're team would like the opportunity to feature in our third round goals show, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
 
The full third round draw is as follows:
 
 
Motherwell FC CT vs St Cadocs YC Saints
 
St Patrick's SA or Glenvale vs Spartans FC Youth
 
Caldedonian YC vs Hampden BC
 
Milngavie FC vs Murieston United Blue
 
Clydebank FC vs Musselburgh Windsor FC
 
St Bernards BC Midlothian vs Westdyke CC
 
Glenrothes Strollers vs Larkhall Thistle Blue
 
Montrose Youth vs Northstar CFC
 
KSC Kilwinning Rangers Blues vs West Park United Navy
 
Dumbarton United vs Portlethen SC United
 
Cumbernauld Colts vs Kirrie Thistle Youth
 
Bridge of Earn vs Kirkfield United
 
LK Galaxy vs Leith Athletic
 
Gartcairn FA vs Milton Blacks
 
Jeanfield Swifts vs Hutchison Vale
 
Shettleston Juniors vs Erskine YFC
 
AFC Glasgow vs Thorn Athletic
 
Forfar BC vs Cambuslang FC
 
West Park United vs Mill United
 
Formartine United vs Dyce BC
 
Tynecastle FC vs Galston YFC
 
Dalry Thistle vs Edinburgh United
 
Glenrothes Athletic vs Ferry Athletic
 
Blue Brazil BC vs Busby Amateurs
 
Rossvale FC Inter vs Bathgate Thistle Rovers
 
Bridge of Don Thistle vs Port Glasgow BC Orange
 
Kilsyth Athletic vs ML4 United
 
Broxburn Athletic Colts vs Leith Athletic Colts
 
Stranraer vs Milton Rovers YFC
 
Dundee Celtic BC vs Linlithgow Rose CFC
 
Coylton FC vs Peterhead BC
 
 
BYE - Peebles FC
 
 
All ties will be played on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd of November. Best of luck to all teams involved!
 
 
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Friday, 11 October 2019 09:54

Scottish Youth FA Cup - U15's Third Round Draw 2019/20

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The draw for the third round of the U15's inspiresport Scottish Youth FA Cup was made at Hampden Park yesterday evening. The draw was conducted with the help of St Mirren Chief Executive Tony Fitzpatrick.
 
2005 Champions Kerse United begin the defence of their crown by welcoming Dundee-based side Fairmuir BC to Grangemouth.
 
YFS is happy to announce that we will be bringing back for this season our popular Scottish Cup goals show, where we film and feature a number of key games in the competition. Have a look at one of our previous shows by clicking here.
 
If you're team would like the opportunity to feature in our third round goals show, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
 
The full third round draw is as follows:
 
 
Falkirk FCF vs Greig Park Rangers 
 
Cove BC vs Valspar FC Colts
 
West Park United vs Drumsagard FA Blue
 
EK Caledonian Thistle vs Westerton United FC
 
Hampden BC vs Edinburgh City
 
Giffnock North vs Colony Park
 
Cleland BC vs Hutchison Vale
 
Galston YFC vs Kildrum United
 
Lasswade Thistle vs Hutchison Vale Colts
 
Erskine YFC vs Bathgate Thistle Whites
 
Professional Football Academy vs Real Fife
 
Pitfour FC vs GSR Central Academy
 
Forth Valley FC vs Eddlewood BC
 
Blackburn United Black vs EKRR Youth
 
Donside Juveniles vs West End Thistle
 
Dyce BC vs Cramond FC
 
Livingston FC Community vs Rosebank United
 
St Patrick's SA vs Bearsden YFC
 
Trondheim Athletic vs Cambuslang FA
 
Riverside CSC vs Glenrothes Athletic
 
East End Lewis Youth vs Dundee West
 
Banks O'Dee Albion vs Bayside FC Athletic
 
KSC Kilwinning Rangers Blue vs Lasswade Thistle Reds
 
Kelso FC vs Drumchapel United
 
Kerse United vs Fairmuir BC
 
Glenvale AFC vs Thistle Weir
 
Dunbeth FC vs OLM 2005
 
Gairdoch United vs Bonnyton Thistle
 
Cambusnethan Talbot vs St Andrews BC Yellow
 
Kirkfield United vs Mill United or Braehead FC
 
Edinburgh City Blacks vs Rosyth FC
 
Burnbank FC vs Dundee Thistle
 
 
All ties will be played on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd of November. Best of luck to all teams involved!
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Friday, 11 October 2019 09:33

Scottish Youth FA Cup - U14's Third Round Draw 2019/20

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The draw for the third round of the U14's inspiresport Scottish Youth FA Cup was made at Hampden Park yesterday evening. The draw was conducted with the help of St Mirren Manager Jim Goodwin.
 
The draw sees last year's 2006 champions Dyce BC start the defence of their crown with a trip to face Castlemilk BC, whilst beaten finalists Airdrieonians Real aim for another final on home turf as they travel to face Armadale CFC.
 
YFS is happy to announce that we will be bringing back for this season our popular Scottish Cup goals show, where we film and feature a number of key games in the competition. Have a look at one of our previous shows by clicking here.
 
If you're team would like the opportunity to feature in our third round goals show, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
 
The full third round draw is as follows:
 
 
West Park United Central vs Erskine YFC
 
St Cadocs Thistle vs Kilsyth Amateur Juniors
 
Forfar BC vs Montrose Youth
 
Blue Brazil BC vs Moorlands FC
 
Edinburgh City Whites vs Tynecastle FC
 
Leith Athletic vs Knightswood FC White
 
Kelso FC vs Hamilton Phoenix BC
 
St Andrews BC Blues vs Spartans FC Youth
 
Thorn Athletic YFC vs Houston United
 
Tynecastle FC Whites vs Colony Park FC
 
Blairgowrie vs Dryburgh Athletic
 
Faulkhouse United vs Larbert FC
 
Gairdoch United Gold vs Holytown Colts
 
Brechin City Youth vs EKFC Gold
 
Castlemilk BC vs Dyce BC
 
Clydebank FC vs Blantyre SA Black
 
Cranhill United vs Heston Rovers
 
Burnbank FC Black vs Lothian Colts
 
Stonehaven Youth vs Cunninghame Youth
 
Gleniffer Thistle vs Broxburn Athletic Colts
 
Crosshouse BC vs Central Boys FA
 
Dreghorn Moorfield vs West End Reds
 
Palace Park BC A vs Donside Juveniles
 
Bellfield YFC vs Dundee United SC
 
Broughty United Pumas vs Carolside SC
 
Ardencaple BC vs St Cadocs YC (P&D)
 
Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Elgin Star
 
KCFC Blasties vs Edinburgh City
 
Dalrymple Colts vs Clarkston Athletic
 
Scotland BC Central vs Airdrie United BC
 
Rossvale FC vs Pitfour FC
 
Kennoway Star Hearts vs Peterhead BC
 
Armadale CFC vs Airdrieonians Real
 
Drumsagard FA vs Milngavie FC Blues
 
Westdyke CC Thistle vs St Andrews Colts
 
Drumchapel United Black vs Lochar Thistle
 
Larkhall Thistle vs Cambuslang FC
 
Dyce BC Whites vs Kelty Hearts CC
 
Westdyke CC vs Gartcairn FA
 
Park Sports Project vs Galston YFC
 
Linwood Rangers vs Carse Thistle
 
Mossend FC vs Milton Rovers YFC
 
Leith Athletic Colts vs Salvesen CFC
 
Fraserburgh Link-up vs Glenrothes Athletic
 
East End Lewis Youth vs St Andrews BC
 
Hutchison Vale vs AM Soccer Club
 
Caledonian YC vs Palace Park Unity
 
Troon Thistle vs Dunbeth FC
 
Currie Star vs Giffnock SC
 
Monifieth Athletic vs BSC Glasgow (Sat 1)
 
Sons of Struth vs Stamperland FC City
 
Steins Thistle vs Formartine United Youth
 
Glasgow Boys FC vs East End Boys Athletic
 
Cumbernauld Colts Blue vs Galloway Thistle YFC
 
Milton vs Letham SC
 
Bonnyrigg Rose Whites vs Carluke United
 
Finnart BC vs Dundee West Royals
 
Musselburgh Windsor vs Glenvale AFC
 
Rossvale FC United vs Eyemouth United
 
Dryburgh Athletic vs Dundee Sporting Club
 
Inverkeithing United vs West Lothian Athletic
 
ES Galaxy vs Blantyre SA Gold
 
East End BC United vs Portobello CFA
 
Villa Park FC Black vs Kirkfield United
 
 
All ties will be played on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd of November. Best of luck to all teams involved!
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Friday, 11 October 2019 09:10

Scottish Youth FA Cup - U13's Third Round Draw 2019/20

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The draw for the third round of the U13's inspiresport Scottish Youth FA Cup was made at Hampden Park yesterday evening. The draw was conducted with the help of former Rangers player and Scottish FA Chief Executive Gordon Smith.
 
This stage of the draw marks the end of the regional portion of the tournament, as clubs begin to travel the length and breadth of the country in pursuit of a spot in the final at the Excelsior Stadium in Aidrie in May.
 
YFS is happy to announce that we will be bringing back for this season our popular Scottish Cup goals show, where we film and feature a number of key games in the competition. Have a look at one of our previous shows by clicking here.
 
If you're team would like the opportunity to feature in our third round goals show, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
 
The full third round draw is as follows:
 
 
 
Dundee West Yellows vs Bonnyton Thistle
 
Bathgate Thistle Black vs Dunipace FC
 
Stonehaven United vs Campsie FC
 
Drumchapel Amateurs vs Monifieth Athletic
 
Yett Farm BC vs Penicuik Athletic YFC
 
East End Lewis Youth vs Westdyke CC
 
Dundee Celtic BC vs Thorn Athletic YFC
 
Milton Rovers YFC vs Westerton United
 
Newtyle United vs Donside Juveniles
 
Dundee West Royals vs Lasswade Thistle
 
Holytown Colts vs Stamperland FC (Glasgow)
 
Tranent Colts Blues vs AM Soccer Club
 
Cambuslang FA vs Riverside FC
 
Arthurlie Juniors vs Giffnock SC (P&D)
 
Glasgow Boys vs Haddington Athletic
 
Ashfield Juniors vs Pollok United SA
 
Galston YFC vs Young Pumas
 
Gairdoch United vs Stirling Albion JA
 
Blackburn United vs Nova Star
 
Brechin City Youths vs Cambuslang FC
 
Kirkwood United vs Condorrat BC
 
Blantyre Victoria vs Spartans FC Whites
 
Park Sports Project vs Calderbraes FC
 
St Cadocs YC County vs Central Boys FA
 
Falkirk Bairns vs Cumnock Juniors YFC
 
LK Galaxy Blues vs Byron Colts
 
Musselburgh Windsor vs Busby AFC
 
Kintore United vs Clarkston Athletic
 
St Patricks SA vs Condorrat BC Real
 
ES Galaxy vs EKFC Gold
 
Pollok United SA Reds vs Drongan United
 
Lasswade Thistle Reds vs Linwood Rangers
 
Leith Athletic vs Jimmy Johnstone Academy
 
Strathaven Dynamo vs Larkhall Thistle AFC
 
Burntisland Boys FC vs Montrose Youth
 
Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Portobello CFA
 
Scotland BC Glasgow vs Bo'ness United CFC
 
Bathgate Thistle Blues vs Salvesen CFC
 
Dundee United SC vs Larbert FC
 
East End United BC vs Troon Thistle
 
Steins Thistle vs Edinburgh South Athletico
 
Colony Colts vs Sons of Struth Glasgow
 
Linlithgow Rose CFC vs Lauderdale FC
 
Dreghorn Stars vs Spartans FC Youth
 
Glenburn MW vs Cumbernauld Colts
 
Forfar BC Blue vs Edinburgh South Bocas
 
Dumbarton United Black vs Villa Park FC
 
Newmains United vs Cove BC
 
Tynecastle FC vs Murieston United Blues
 
EKYC vs BSC Glasgow (Sat)
 
Ayr Boswell vs Edinburgh South CFC
 
Cuminestown Youth or Formartine United vs Gleniffer Thistle
 
Cambusnethan Talbot vs Portobello Thistle
 
Dumbarton Riverside vs Knightswood FC
 
Kirkcaldy Inter vs Blue Brazil BC
 
Thistle Youth FC vs Kennoway Star Hearts
 
Livingston FC Community vs North Queensferry FC
 
Kirkfield United vs Dyce BC
 
Glenrothes Athletic vs Rossvale FC
 
Hillwood FC vs Jeanfield Swifts
 
EK Stars vs FC Argyle
 
Dalkeith Thistle vs Fairmuir BC
 
Peterhead BC vs Drumsagard FC
 
Hearts of Beath vs Scone Thistle
 
 
All ties will be played on the weekend of the 2nd/3rd of November. Best of luck to all teams involved!
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Tuesday, 01 October 2019 14:08

Celtic and Rangers meet in Scottish FA Youth Cup Second Round

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Celtic and Rangers will face each other in the second round of the Scottish Youth FA Cup.
 
The match between the Old Firm rivals is a repeat of last season's final, in which Rangers came out on top in a 3-2 thriller at Hampden Park.
 
Elsewhere, 2018 champions Hibernian will face St Mirren whilst the runners-up from that final Aberdeen will face Inverness side, Clachnacuddin.
 
The full draw is as follows:
 
 
Aberdeen vs Clachnacuddin
 
Ayr United vs Montrose
 
Celtic vs Rangers
 
Deveronvale vs St Johnstone
 
Dundee United vs Formartine United
 
Dunipace vs Ross County
 
Fraserburgh vs Turriff United
 
Greenock Morton vs Tynecastle
 
Heart of Midlothian vs Dundee
 
Inverness CT vs Alloa Athletic
 
Kelty Hearts vs Bonnyrigg Rose
 
Kilmarnock vs Inverurie Loco Works
 
Partick Thistle vs Motherwell
 
Queen of the South vs Stirling Albion
 
Queen's Park vs Lossiemouth
 
St Mirren vs Hibernian
 
 
All ties are scheduled to be played on Friday 8th November.
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Tuesday, 24 September 2019 16:44

PREVIEW | Excitement in Store for SWF Scottish Cup Semi-Finals

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In the middle of March hundreds of teams were harbouring dreams of lifting the coveted SWF Scottish Cup Trophy in November. This weekend we will see the final four compete for that special place at Oriam for the Scottish Cup Final.
 
In all age groups, the talent and effort on show has been tremendous and everyone competing in Glasgow on Saturday has well and truly earned their place in this stage of the competition.
 
YFS is happy to be able to provide coverage for what is sure to be an unforgettable day of football. Let’s take a look now at the matches on show this weekend.
 
Central Girls Legends vs Hamilton Academical U13
In their respective regions, both of these teams have been unstoppable. Central Girls Legends contested the Central League Cup Final against their sister team Central Girls Jaguars, and secured a big win, whilst Hamilton lifted the South West trophy with their triumph over FC Kilmarnock Blues.
 
These two have proven themselves to be terrific teams and picking between the two is an unenviable task. There is however one thing, if previous semi-finals of the U13s age group are to go by, that these two should be able to deliver. Goals.
 
The previous match between these two in the Kim Little League saw Accies run out narrow 2-1 winners. Expect another close game at Lesser Hampden.
 
Central Girls Legends
 
Prelim Round – FC Kilmarnock (A) – 8-0
1st Round – Falkirk Whites (H) – 9-0
2nd Round – Cove Youth (H) – 5-3
3rd Round – Forfar Farmington (H) – 8-0
Quarter-Final – Giffnock SC (H) – 7-0
 
Hamilton Academical
 
Prelim Round – Murieston United (H) – 10-1
1st Round – Hibernian Greens (A) – 9-0
2nd Round – Hearts (A) – 10-2
3rd Round – Drumsagard (A) – 10-1
Quarter Final – Raith Rovers (A) – 2-7
 
 
Donside Girls vs Celtic FC U13
Last season Donside Girls U13’s beat a strong Musselburgh Windsor side in last year’s final to capture glory and will be looking to repeat their exploits this time around.
 
The Aberdeenshire side will also be looking to put their defeat in the final of the North Region Cup last month behind them and give themselves another shot at silverware.
 
They face a Celtic side riding high after their convincing West Region Cup final victory over St Mirren. A Scottish Cup win would be the icing on the cake in an already successful season for the Hoops, but they will need to be at their best to defeat the reigning champions.
 
Donside Girls
 
Prelim Round – Glenburn MW (H) – 3-0
1st Round – Bayside 13’s Braves (A) – 5-0
2nd Round – Falkirk Blues (H) – 9-0
3rd Round – Colony Park (A) – 2-7
Quarter Final – Moray Girls Pink (A) 3-1
 
Celtic 13’s
 
Prelim Round – Stenhousemuir (H) – 9-0
1st Round – Cambusdoon (A) – 9-0
2nd Round – Clark Drive (A) – 10-1
3rd Round – Hibernian U13’s (H) – 4-2
Quarter Final – Celtic 12’s (A) – 4-1
 
 
Hearts FC vs Rangers U15
Hearts go into this game knowing that they will have to beat last season’s U15 champions in order to book their place at Oriam. The Jambos were beaten semi-finalists in the U15’s Performance League Cup semi-final and will be hoping to go one better as they aim for the crown of Scottish Champions.
 
Rangers were impressive in last season’s final against Hibernian and will be looking for an equally professional performance this Saturday. They’ve shown good form in this competition so far, having secured their semi-final place with an impressive win over Performance League Cup winners Boroughmuir Thistle.
 
Hearts FC
 
1st Round – BYE
2nd Round – Banchory United (Withdrawn)
3rd Round – Musselburgh Windsor (A) – 4-0
Quarter Finals – Dryburgh Athletic (A) 5-1
 
Rangers FC
1st Round – Kilwinning (Withdrawn)
2nd Round – Aberdeen FCL Reds (A) – 4-1
3rd Round – FC Kilmarnock Performance (H) 5-4
Quarter Finals – Boroughmuir Thistle (H) 2-0
 
 
Lanarkshire Hibs vs Celtic U15
Lanarkshire Hibs will go into this game knowing that it can go either way and that only their best will be enough to book their place in this years’ final. They and Celtic both share a win over each other in this year’s Performance League, but will be confident of their capabilities going into this important game at Toryglen.
 
Celtic fell out of the competition at this stage to bitter rivals Rangers and know that winning this weekend could potentially set up an Old Firm final. The Hoops lost their last encounter with Hibs, but will be confident of advancing to Oriam.
 
Lanarkshire Hibs
 
1st Round – BYE
2nd Round – Morton (A) 9-0
3rd Round – Bayside (H) 2-0
Quarter Finals – East Fife (A) 2-1
 
Celtic U15’s
 
1st Round – BYE
2nd Round – Boroughmuir Thistle Purples (A) – 8-1
3rd Round – Hibernian (H) – 10-3
Quarter Finals – Glasgow City (A) – 2-1
 
 
Aberdeen FCL vs Rangers FC U17
Aberdeen have had an excellent season so far and a Scottish Cup trophy would be the perfect way to round off the season. The Dons are the Performance League Cup champions and currently sit atop the Performance League table.
 
Rangers have yet to pick up a win over Aberdeen this season and the matches between the two have been extremely close. Anyone watching on Saturday can expect an close encounter and a really good game.
 
Aberdeen FCL
 
1st Round – BYE
2nd Round – Broxburn Athletic (H) – 7-1
Quarter Finals – Dunfermline (A) – 8-0
 
Rangers FC
 
1st Round – BYE
2nd Round – Hamilton Academical (H) – 4-0
Quarter Finals – Murieston United (H) – 11-2
 
 
Celtic FC vs Dryburgh Athletic U17
 
Celtic go into this match on fine form. They have only lost one game in the Performance League so far this season and will certainly fancy their chances on Saturday. However they will have to be at their very best if they hope to beat their opponents this weekend.
 
Dryburgh Athletic were well beaten in the final of this competition last year by Glasgow City, but gained a measure of revenge by beating City in the third round of this competition. Having already clinched the SWF South East title, they’ll be keen to book another trip to Oriam this year.
 
Celtic FC
 
1st Round – BYE
2nd Round – Falkirk FC (H) – 3-0
Quarter Finals – Hibernian (H) – 4-0
 
Dryburgh Athletic
 
1st Round – Forfar Farmington (H) – 4-0
2nd Round – Glasgow City (H) – 4-3
Quarter Finals – Hutchison Vale (A) – 3-1
 
 
YFS will be filming all semi-finals on Saturday. If you’d like to purchase the full match DVD, follow the link here @ http://youthfootballscotland.co.uk/dvd
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Monday, 20 May 2019 14:32

Airdrieonians Real BC vs Dyce BC - Players of the game

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Airdrie: Rhys Park
 
Airdrieonians were extremely depleted heading into the game with only 12 to select from with a player unavailable, alongside two players who were cup tied. Rhys however was a positive for Airdrieonians Real, showing some good touches alongside linking up with other players during the game.

Rhys also got forward whenever he could and had one of very limited opportunities for Airdrie. Rhys also tried to defend and put in a lot of effort against a pacy and very forward thinking Dyce BC Blues Under 13s outfit.
 
Rhys will be disappointed with the outcome however he should look at a strong performance from his perspective and turn a disappointment into a positive going forward. It will be a tough defeat to take however if his attitude and application remains to a high standard then he will move on and become a stronger player in the future.

 
Dyce: Matt McFarlane

After an unsettled first period, Matt showed why he is a fantastic striker and a great finisher with a good eye for goal, the Dyce management team decided to place Matt in midfield for the first half however a tactical change at half time saw Matt move to striker which is his normal position and the big decision reaped it's rewards.
 
Matt gave the Airdrie defence something different to worry about in the second period and scored a fantastic first goal from a tight angle giving David Milligan no chance. The fact that McFarlane placed the ball into the bottom right hand corner from that tight angle speaks volumes about the type of finish it was.

McFarlane also scored a good second goal towards the business end of the game after getting into a great position before tucking the ball home. McFarlane helped his team mates throughout the duration of the game with a lack of quality pass the only difference between Dyce not being more of a threat in the first half.
 
In the second half, McFarlane showed why he is a quality player and he certainly helped the team with a deserved Scottish Cup success, only the second time at Under 13s level that an ADJFA side has won the Scottish Cup. This is a special Dyce team and Matt certainly ticks all the boxes to help make this team special.
 


 
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Sunday, 19 May 2019 20:38

Tynecastle vs. Musselburgh Windsor - Match Analysis

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Tynecastle against Musselburgh was a fine example of contrasting styles, and the tightness of the game showed both teams knew their strengths. While back fours were a common bond, their attacking formations were starkly contrasting. Tynecastle’s 4-4-1-1 was designed to maintain a solid midfield foundation, with balls then pushed wide to encourage crosses. Windsor, conversely, lined up with a forward triumvirate - one central, two wide - with a supporting and flexible midfield three behind.

That Tynecastle took the lead from a cross, parried kindly into midfielder Callum Todd’s path, was not surprising. However Musselburgh were soon launching their own weapons. Josh Murray was the central prong, while Daniel Combe had moments of great success on the left.

Yet the real damage came on the right where Robert Hunter was allowed to roam in from his wing, with tireless midfielder Tyler Pryde filling in the vacated space. Both players were to have superb games, and indeed combined for their side’s second goal.

Substitutes to begin the second half did shift the tactics somewhat, as Tynecastle moved Corin Brown from the right wing to centre forward, put new man Sam Kilboy out wide, and withdrew Elijah Anukum. Musselburgh, meanwhile, made more dramatic switches as Hunter came off for a break, Murray went deep, Finn Thomson became the striker, and Pryde pushed further forward.

Continuity paid dividends as Tynecastle became the better team, rustling up chance after chance. And then falling behind. Pryde’s running got him up the wing and Hunter, back on and up front, took the chance.

It cannot be said that Tynecastle got their tactics wrong; it was occasionally hard to fathom how they were not two goals ahead rather than one behind. But in tightly contested games cold brutal finishing can be the difference. A remedy appeared to arrive just in time as Koren Brown’s free kick in the final minute equalised, making it probably the most clutch swing of a boot in the entire game.

However this only forced extra time, where Musselburgh’s decisive quality - righteous passion - became the deciding factor. Liam Henderson and Pryde charged around the pitch as if their flesh were on fire, offering performances to match Windsor’s vociferous support in the stands. Windsor were not individuals, or even a team, but a community, and Henderson’s winner proved how strong that can be.

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Monday, 01 April 2019 13:48

Scottish Youth FA Cup 2019 Finalists confirmed

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Back in September 2018 hundreds of teams from across the country began their Scottish Cup journeys and now, for each age group, we finally have our finalists.
 
The road to May's showpiece event in Airdrie has been a long and challenging one for all teams involved and YFS has been privilaged to be along for the journey. Congratulations to this year's inspiresport Scottish Youth FA Cup finalists and good luck in May!
 
U13
 
Airdrieonians Real BC vs Dyce BC
Sunday 19th May, 2:00pm
 
 
Airdrieonians Real BC
 
Real will have home advantage for the final this year, so to speak, and have been extremely impressive on their run this season. Their semi-final victory against Blantyre SA will surely be a highlight for the youngsters, booking their place at the home of Hamilton Accies.
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: East End Thistle - 1-0 (A)
3rd Round: Bonnyrigg Rose Reds - 4-0 (H)
4th Round: Dyce BC Whites - 3-0 (H)
5th Round: Drumchapel United - 8-0 (H)
6th Round: Carluke United - 2-0 (H)
Quarter-Finals: St Patricks Sports Academy - 3-1 (A)
Semi-Finals: Blantyre SA - 3-1 (A)
 
 
Dyce BC
 
Dyce's appearance at the finals will be the only appearance from an Aberdeenshire side across all age groups this year. Cove Youth were the regions sole representatives last year, as they came up short against Hutchison Vale. Dyce will be hoping to better that outcome.
 
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: CBC Hilton - 5-0 (A)
3rd Round: East End Boys Athletic - 9-1 (A)
4th Round: Spartans FC Youth - 3-2 (H)
5th Round: Glasgow BC - 8-0 (A)
6th Round: Pollok United SA - 9-0 (A)
Quarter-Finals: Tynecastle FC - 3-1 (A)
Semi-Finals: BSC Glasgow Lightning - 1-0 (H)
 
 
 
U14s
 
Kerse United vs Knightswood FC
Saturday 18th May, 2:00pm
 
 
Kerse United
 
The Grangemouth-based side had to wait a little longer than usual to book their place in the final, but did so in fine fashion, securing a 5-3 victory over Glenbrae Colts to reach the final. This is a side with plenty of goals in them, which should make the U14s final very entertaining.
 
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: Gartcairn FA - 1-0 (H)
3rd Round: Spartans FC Youth - 5-0 (H)
4th Round: Glenburn MW - 4-2 (H)
5th Round: Hampden Weir Recreation - 4-0 (H)
6th Round: Riverside CSC - 3-2 (H)
Quarter-Final: Braehead FC - 4-2 AET (H)
Semi-Final: Glenbrae Colts - 5-3 (H)
 
 
Knightswood FC
 
Knightswood were the last team to book their place in the final, after having their semi-final match postponed twice. It would be worth the wait though, as they overcame 2006 age group champions Hutchison Vale at Oriam to seal their spot in Airdrie.
 
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: St Andrews BC - 6-0 (H)
3rd Round: Thorn Athletic - 8-0 (H)
4th Round: Rosyth FC - 9-0 (H)
5th Round: Lewis United Youth - 3-0 (A)
6th Round: Eddlewood BC - 1-0 (H)
Quarter-Final: Fairmuir BC - 4-0 (H)
Semi-Final: Hutchison Vale - 3-1 (A)
 
 
U15
 
Tynecastle FC vs Musselburgh Windsor
Sunday 19th May, 5:00pm
 
 
Tynecastle FC
 
It's been a long journey to the final for Tynecastle FC. They've come through some very hard games on their way, including a narrow victory over last years 2004 age group champions Spartans. They will be looking to avenge their loss to Musselburgh in the SERYFA Division 1 League Cup when the two clash in Airdrie.
 
 
First Round: Broxburn Athletic Colts - 9-1 (H)
Second Round: Spartans FC Youth - 2-1 (A)
Third Round: Aston Villa BC - 3-0 (H)
Fourth Round: Giffnock North BC United - 4-2 (A)
Fifth Round: Burntisland Shipyard - 2-1 (H)
Quarter-Final: Glenvale AFC - 4-1 (A)
Semi-Final: AFC Glasgow - 4-1 (H)
 
 
Musselburgh Windsor
 
Windsor go into the cup final with a win over Tynecastle already this season, and will certainly know what to expect from their opponents in the final. They have only conceded five goals in the tournament, something that will give the SERYFA side confidence.
 
 
First Round: Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts - 3-1 (H)
Second Round: Hutchison Vale Colts - 2-0 (H)
Third Round: Caledonian YFC - 2-1 AET (A)
Fourth Round: Blantyre SA - 5-0 (A)
Fifth Round: Stirling Albion JA - 4-0 (A)
Quarter Final: Kilsyth Athletic - 4-0 (H)
Semi-Final: Dyce BC - 4-2 (H)
 
 
U16s
 
Giffnock SC vs Longniddry Villa
Saturday 18th May, 10:30am
 
 
Giffnock SC
 
Giffnock will be looking to overcome last season's 2003 age group champions in this years final. The Paisley and Johnstone side came through a tough game against Finnart in the semi-finals to book their place in the final against Villa.
 
 
1st Round: St Patricks Sports Academy - 5-2 (A)
2nd Round: Barrhead Sky Blues (A)
3rd Round: Newtongrange Star YDA - 9-0 (H)
4th Round: Jerviston FC - 8-2 (A)
5th Round: Tynecastle FC - 3-1 (A)
Quarter-Final: Johnstone Burgh - 2-1 (H)
Semi-Final: Finnart - 3-1
 
 
Longniddry Villa
 
Longniddry come into this game as reigning champions, something that will give the SERYFA side an advantage as they prepare for their West Region opponents. A narrow victory against Barrhead in the semi-finals set up their return to Airdrie.
 
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: Spartans FC Reds - 2-0 (H)
3rd Round: Milton Reds - 6-0 (A)
4th Round: Kelty Hearts - 3-0 (A)
5th Round: Deveronvale - 8-3 (A)
Quarter Final: Rowallan SC - 5-1 (H)
Semi-Final: Barrhead - 3-2 (H)
 
 
U17s
 
Fairmuir BC vs Glenvale AFC
Saturday 18th May, 5:00pm
 
 
Fairmuir BC
 
Fairmuir will be the only representatives from teh DDYFA taking part in this years finals and face a tough task as they take on defending champions Glenvale. A highlight in their journey will undoubtedly be a fantastic win over Ferry Athletic at Tannadice.
 
 
1st Round: Hearts of Beath Juniors - 1-0 (H)
2nd Round: Benarty Astros - 1-1 AET (7-6 Pens) (A)
3rd Round: Paisley FC - 1-0 (H)
4th Round: Spartans FC Youth - 3-2 (A)
5th Round: Banks O'Dee Albion - 3-1 (A)
Quarter Final: Blantyre SA Black - 1-0 (H)
Semi-Final: Ferry Athletic - 1-0 (H)
 
 
Glenvale AFC
 
Glenvale will be competing in their third consecutive final this year and will be looking to lift their second straight trophy in May. Experience at this stage could be a defining factor and Glenvale will certainly be calling on that experience to help them retain their crown.
 
 
1st Round: Giffnock SC - 2-0 (A)
2nd Round: Giffnock Blacks - 7-0 (A)
3rd Round: Airdrieonians FC BC - 3-0 (H)
4th Round: Rossvale FC Thistle - 8-1 (A)
5th Round: Kilsyth Athletic - 3-0 (A)
Quarter Final: EKFC Blues - 3-1 (A)
Semi Final: Tynecastle - 2-1 (H)
 
 
U19s
 
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy vs Harmony Row
Sunday 19th May, 10:00am
 
 
Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
 
Kirkintilloch had to endure a tense and nervy semi-final agaisnt last years finalists Syngenta Juveniles to book their place on the 19th. Beating Syngenta will have definitely proved to be a huge confidence boost for Rob Roy as they prepare for another tough game in the final.
 
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: Calderbraes - 4-2 (H)
3rd Round: Ferry Athletic Blues - 3-0 (A)
4th Round: Musselburgh Young Stars - 1-0 (A)
5th Round: Arthurlie Cantera - 2-2 AET (6-5 Pens) (H)
Quarter Final: Vale of Leven - 2-1 (A)
Semi-Final: Syngenta Juveniles - 6-2 AET (A)
 
 
Harmony Row
 
The Paisley and Johnstone team came through a tough game against last years champions EKFC Blues in order to book their place in Airdrie. It looks as though we are in for a competitive game in May.
 
 
1st Round: EDFC Rovers (H)
2nd Round: Stonelaw BC (A)
3rd Round: Clydebank - 8-1 (A)
4th Round: Armadale Calcio - 1-0 (A)
5th Round: Larkhall Thistle AFC - 3-0 (H)
Quarter Final: YFFC Jerviston - 4-0 (A)
Semi Final: EKFC Blues - 2-0 (H)
 
 
U21s
 
Barrhead vs Rutherglen Glencairn
Friday 17th May, 7:30pm
 
 
Barrhead
 
Barrhead booked their place in the final in emphatic fashion, securing a big win over Rossvale in the semis to earn the place and their shot at glory.
 
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: Inverclyde Amateurs - 7-1 (H)
3rd Round: Gartcairn FA (A)
Quarter Final: Bellfield (A)
Semi Final: Rossvale - 6-2 (H)
 
 
Rutherglen Glencairn
 
Rutherglen booked their spot after a good win against Shettleston Juniors. They face a difficult task getting the better of Barrhead and should play a great part in the opening game of the Scottish CUp weekend.
 
 
1st Round: BYE
2nd Round: Erskine Youth - 1-0 (A)
3rd Round: Campsie - (H)
Quarter Final: Renfrew FC Blue
Semi Final: Shettleston Juniors - 4-2 (H)
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Friday, 22 March 2019 12:08

SWF U17s Scottish Cup 2019 | First Round Draw

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The draw for the first round of the U17s SWF Scottish Cup was made on Wednesday at Brig O’Doon House Hotel.
 
Last years final saw Glasgow City show their quality over a spirited Dryburgh Athletic side as they lifted the trophy.
 
The full draw is as follows:
 
 

Dunfermline Girls vs St Mirren

Colony Park vs Glasgow City

Boroughmuir Thistle Purples vs Hutchison Vale

Morton vs Rutherglen Girls

Giffnock SC Girls vs Murieston United

Broxburn Athletic Colts vs Ayr United

Hibernian 17s vs Blackburn United

Falkirk FC vs Moray Girls

Dryburgh Athletic vs Forfar Farmington U17s

 
All first round ties will be played on the weekend of the 27th/28th of April. Good luck to all involved!
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