2023-24_West_of_Scotland_Football_League

2023–24 West of Scotland Football League

2023–24 West of Scotland Football League

Football league season


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.

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Teams

To West of Scotland Football League

Transferred from Saturday Morning Amateur Football League

  • Knightswood

Premier Division

Quick Facts Season, Dates ...

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.

Relegated from 2022–23 Premier Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Premier Division:

Stadia and locations

More information Club, Location ...
Notes
  1. St Cadoc's ground-shared 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; (R) Relegated

Results

More information Home \ Away, ART ...
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

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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).

Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League First Division in the Greater Glasgow area

Relegated from 2022–23 Premier Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Premier Division:

Relegated from 2022–23 First Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 First Division:

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...
Notes
  1. Ashfield ground-shared with Easterhouse Academy at Stepford Football Centre.

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

Results

More information Home \ Away, ASH ...
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 New Western Park, Renfrew.[14]
  3. Match played at New Douglas Park, Hamilton.[16]
  4. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[17]
  5. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[18]
  6. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[19]
  7. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[20]
  8. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[21]
  9. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[22]
  10. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[23]
  11. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[24]
  12. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[25]
  13. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[26]
  14. Match played at New Voluntary Park.[27]

Second Division

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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]

Relegated from 2022–23 First Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 First Division:

Relegated from 2022–23 Second Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Second Division:

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...
Notes
  1. Caledonian Locomotives ground-shared with Petershill at Petershill Park.
Location of teams in 2023–24 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. St Anthony's deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.

Results

More information Home \ Away, AWR ...
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

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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.

Relegated from 2022–23 Second Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Second Division:

Relegated from 2022–23 Third Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Third Division:

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. Glasgow United deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.
  2. Port Glasgow deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.

Results

More information Home \ Away, ARD ...
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

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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.

Relegated from 2022–23 Third Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Third Division:

Transferred from Saturday Morning Amateur Football League

  • Knightswood

Stadia and locations

More information Team, Location ...
Notes
  1. St. Peter's ground-shared with Renfrew at New Western Park.
Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Fourth Division
BSC Glasgow
BSC Glasgow
Easterhouse
Easterhouse
Giffnock SC
Giffnock SC
Knightswood
Knightswood
Rossvale Academy
Rossvale Academy
St Peter's
St Peter's
Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Fourth Division in the Glasgow area
Campbeltown Pupils
Campbeltown Pupils
Location of teams in 2023–24 West of Scotland League Fourth Division in the Argyll and Bute 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. Royal Albert deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.
  2. Campbeltown Pupils deducted 3 points for fielding an ineligible player.

Results

More information Home \ Away, BSC ...
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 Barrfields, Largs, due to renovations at Ferguslie Sports Centre.[39]
  4. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[40]
  5. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[41]
  6. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[42]
  7. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[43]
  8. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall, due to renovations at Ferguslie Sports Centre.[44]
  9. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[45]
  10. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[46]
  11. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[47]
  12. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.
  13. Match played at McKenna Park, Shieldhall.[48]
  14. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[49]
  15. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[50]
  16. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[51]
  17. Match played at Kilsyth Sports Field, Kilsyth.[52]
  18. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[53]
  19. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[54]
  20. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[55]
  21. Match played at Holm Park, Clydebank.[56]
  22. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[57]
  23. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[58]
  24. Match played at North Kelvinside Primary School 3G, North Kelvinside.[59]
  25. Match awarded to Glenvale, as St. Peter's were unable to fulfil the fixture.[60]
  26. Match played at New Tinto Park, Drumoyne.[61]
  27. 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

    1. Borland, Craig (6 May 2024). "Beith and Ardrossan Winton Rovers win WOSFL trophies". Ayr Advertiser. Newsquest. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
    2. "Auchinleck Talbot". Non League Scotland. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
    3. "Beith". Non League Scotland. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
    4. "Benburb". nonleaguescotland.org.uk. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
    5. "Cumnock". Non League Scotland. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
    6. "Hurlford United". Non League Scotland. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
    7. "Irvine Meadow". Non League Scotland. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
    8. "Pollok". Non League Scotland. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
    9. "Troon". Non League Scotland. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
    10. Grayston, Murray (29 April 2024). "Auchinleck Talbot drop points after draw with Arthurlie". Cumnock Chronicle. Retrieved 29 April 2024. These matches begin today, Monday April 29, with Auchinleck facing Rob Roy at Kilsyth Rangers' home ground at Duncansfield Park (KO 7pm).
    11. "Fixture Update: Ashfield (H)". Johnstone Burgh F.C. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
    12. "Fixture Change: St Roch's (H) & (A)". Johnstone Burgh F.C. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
    13. Lyon, Adam (12 February 2024). "Whitletts Victoria pay tribute to honorary president". Ayr Advertiser. Newsquest. Retrieved 17 February 2024. Vics' First Division clash with Drumchapel at New Voluntary Park on February 17 gets under way at 2pm.
    14. "Five-star show from Renfrew secures points". The Renfrewshire Gazette. Newsquest. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023. Kick-off at New Voluntary Park on Saturday is at 2pm.
    15. Kilsyth Athletic FC [@KilsythAth] (16 August 2023). "We are underway here at Greenfield Park! ⚽️🟢🔵" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 August 2023 via Twitter.
    16. Threave Rovers FC [@ThreaveRoversFC] (17 February 2024). "Full Time Result @OfficialWoSFL" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 February 2024 via Twitter.
    17. BSC Glasgow [@BSCGlasgow] (17 November 2023). "BSC Glasgow awarded three points as Saltcoats fail to fulfil fixture" (Tweet). Retrieved 17 November 2023 via Twitter.
    18. Eglinton FC [@Eglinton_FC] (16 December 2023). "Full time at McKenna Park and it ends 4-0 to Glenvale. #TheJousters" (Tweet). Retrieved 16 December 2023 via Twitter.
    19. 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.
    20. Knightswood FC WOSFL [@KWosfl9673] (2 November 2023). "Saturdays [sic] fixture at home to @LugarFC1878 kick of [sic] 14:00 at North Kelvinside #monthewood🔵⚪️⚽️" (Tweet). Retrieved 4 November 2023 via Twitter.
    21. "Licensed Clubs – 2024" (PDF). Retrieved 29 April 2024.

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