2022–23_West_of_Scotland_Football_League

2022–23 West of Scotland Football League

2022–23 West of Scotland Football League

Football league season


The 2022–23 West of Scotland Football League (known as the PDM Buildbase West of Scotland League for sponsorship reasons) was the third season of the West of Scotland Football League, with its top division as part of the sixth tier of the Scottish football pyramid system. The season began on 29 July 2022 and ended on 27 May 2023. Darvel were the reigning champions.

Quick Facts Season ...

Teams

To West of Scotland Football League

Transferred from South of Scotland Football League

Transferred from Ayrshire Amateur Football League

  • Eglinton (played 2021–22 as Kilwinning Rangers Amateurs)

Transferred from Caledonian Amateur Football League

  • Thorn Athletic

Transferred from Central Scottish Amateur Football League

  • West Park United

Transferred from Scottish Amateur Football League

  • Easterhouse Academy (played 2021–22 as Easthall Star)

Newly established

  • Rossvale Academy

From West of Scotland Football League

Transferred to East of Scotland Football League

Premier Division

Quick Facts Season, Dates ...

The Premier Division reverted to a 16-team division, with Arthurlie, Cambuslang Rangers, and Petershill promoted from the tier 7 Conferences A, B & C respectively. Coupled with a 1–1 draw for Darvel at Hurlford United, a 5–0 win for Beith Juniors over Kilwinning Rangers on 29 April 2023 secured the league title. However, they were ineligible for promotion as they do not hold an SFA club licence.

Stadia and locations

More information Club, Location ...
Notes

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: West of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Arthurlie deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player in their 1–3 loss against Clydebank.[8]
  2. Cambuslang Rangers deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player in their 1–3 loss against Beith Juniors.[9]

Results

More information Home \ Away, ART ...
Source: [10]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

First Division

The First Division is made up of the seven teams relegated from the Premier Division, along with those finishing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in each of the three Conferences. A 1–1 draw at Benburb on the final day of the season allowed Gartcairn to win the league title by one point ahead of St Cadoc's.

Stadia and locations

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Notes
  1. Rossvale are ground-sharing with Petershill at Petershill Park.
  2. St Cadoc's are ground-sharing with Benburb at New Tinto Park.

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
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. Whitletts Victoria deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player in their 2–0 win over St Roch's.[8]
  2. Cumbernauld United deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.[15]

Results

More information Home \ Away, BNB ...
Source: [17]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[16]

Second Division

The Second Division consists of the clubs finishing 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th in each of the three Conferences, plus the 10th place club with the best points per game record (Muirkirk Juniors). Renfrew won the title with a round of matches to spare, sealing the title with a 2–0 win over Glasgow University.

Stadia and locations

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Notes
  1. Glasgow University are ground-sharing with Airdrieonians at the Excelsior Stadium.
Location of teams in 2022–23 West of Scotland League Second Division in the Greater Glasgow area

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
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. Maybole Juniors deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.[18]
  2. Ardeer Thistle deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.[8]

Results

More information Home \ Away, ARD ...
Source: [29]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[19]
  2. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[20]
  3. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[21]
  4. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[22]
  5. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[23]
  6. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[24]
  7. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[25]
  8. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[26]
  9. Match played at the Donald Dewar Centre, Drumchapel,[27] due to a rearranged speedway meeting for the Glasgow Tigers at Saracen Park.
  10. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[28]

Third Division

The Third Division features the remaining clubs from each Conference, along with Finnart who were promoted as winners of Division Four. Vale of Clyde became champions on the penultimate weekend of the season, sealing the title with a 5–1 win at East Kilbride Thistle.

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
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. Bellshill Athletic deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.
  2. Dalry Thistle deducted 3 points for playing too many trialists in their 1–3 defeat to Lanark United.[8]
  3. Newmains United deducted 3 points for playing too many trialists in a game.[30]
  4. Saltcoats Victoria deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.

Results

More information Home \ Away, AWR ...
Source: [36]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match played at Synergy Arena, Kilmarnock.[31]
  2. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[32]
  3. Match played at Stepford Football Centre, Barlanark.[33]
  4. Match played at Greenfield Park, Shettleston.[34]
  5. Match awarded to Port Glasgow, as Finnart were unable to find a suitable venue.
  6. Match played at Craighead Park, Lesmahagow.[35]

Fourth Division

The Fourth Division contains the remaining six clubs from Division Four, as well as six new teams, including Threave Rovers who have switched from the South of Scotland League.

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...
Notes
  1. Harmony Row are ground-sharing with St Anthony's at McKenna Park.
  2. St. Peter's are ground-sharing with Renfrew at New Western Park.
Eglinton
Eglinton
Glasgow
Glasgow
Glenvale
Glenvale
Kilsyth Athletic
Kilsyth Athletic
Campbeltown Pupils
Campbeltown Pupils
Thorn Athletic
Thorn Athletic
Location of teams in 2022–23 West of Scotland League Fourth Division
BSC Glasgow
BSC Glasgow
Easterhouse
Easterhouse
Harmony Row
Harmony Row
Rossvale Academy
Rossvale Academy
St Peter's
St Peter's
West Park United
West Park United
Location of teams in 2022–23 West of Scotland League Fourth Division in the Glasgow area

League table

More information Pos, Team ...
Source: West of Scotland Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. West Park United deducted 3 points.
  2. Harmony Row deducted 3 points.

Results

More information Home \ Away, BSC ...
Source: [50]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Notes:
  1. Match awarded to Campbeltown Pupils, as Thorn Athletic were unable to field a team.[37]
  2. Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[39]
  3. Match played at Ferguslie Sports Centre, Paisley.[40]
  4. Match played at Ferguslie Sports Centre, Paisley.[41]
  5. Match played at New Western Park, Renfrew.[42]
  6. Match played at Keanie Park.[43]
  7. Match played at James McGrory Park, Royston.[44]
  8. Match played at North West Community Campus, Dumfries.[45]
  9. Match played at Raydale Park, Gretna.[46]
  10. Match played at Palmerston Park, Dumfries.[47]
  11. Match played at Palmerston Park, Dumfries.[48]
  12. Match played at Raydale Park, Gretna.[49]

Notes

SFA Club with an SFA licence;[51] eligible to participate in the Lowland League promotion play-off should they win the Premier Division and take part in the Scottish Cup.


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