2023–24 West of Scotland Football League explained

Competition:West of Scotland Football League
Season:2023–24
Dates:29 July 2023 – 18 May 2024
Winners:Beith Juniors
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

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

Competition:West of Scotland Football League Premier Division
Season:2023–24
Dates:29 July 2023 – 15 May 2024
Winners:Beith Juniors
Matches:240
Total Goals:842
Biggest Home Win:
(27 April 2024)
Biggest Away Win:
(11 May 2024)
Longest Wins:6 matches:
Auchinleck Talbot & Beith Juniors
Longest Unbeaten:11 matches:
St Cadoc's
Longest Winless:12 matches:
Irvine Meadow XI
Longest Losses:6 matches:
Irvine Meadow XI & Kirkintilloch Rob Roy
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:15 May 2024

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.Promoted from 2022–23 First Division:

Relegated to 2023–24 First Division:

Stadia and locations

ClubLocationGroundSurfacedata-sort-type="number" Capacitydata-sort-type="number" SeatsFloodlit
ArthurlieBarrheadDunterlie ParkGrassalign=right 3,000align=right 0align=right No
AuchinleckBeechwood Park[2] Grassalign=right 3,500align=right 500align=right Yes
Beith JuniorsBeithBellsdale Park[3] Grassalign=right 1,809align=right 0align=right No
Drumoyne, GlasgowNew Tinto Park[4] Artificialalign=right 1,000align=right 500align=right Yes
ClydebankHolm ParkArtificialalign=right 1,200align=right 0align=right Yes
CumnockTownhead Park[5] Artificialalign=right 2,000align=right 0align=right Yes
DarvelRecreation ParkGrassalign=right 2,750align=right 60align=right Yes
GartcairnAirdrieMTC ParkArtificialalign=right 500align=right 50align=right Yes
New CumnockLoch ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 250align=right Yes
Hurlford UnitedHurlfordBlair Park[6] Grassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
IrvineMeadow Park[7] Grassalign=right 2,132align=right 700align=right Yes
Kirkintilloch Rob RoyCumbernauldGuy's MeadowGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
Largs ThistleLargsBarrfields ParkArtificialalign=right 3,000align=right 800align=right No
Pollokshaws, GlasgowNewlandsfield Park[8] Grassalign=right 2,088align=right 0align=right Yes
St Cadoc'sDrumoyne, GlasgowNew Tinto ParkArtificialalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right Yes
TroonTroonPortland Park[9] Grassalign=right 2,000align=right 100align=right Yes
Notes

League table

Results

First Division

Competition:West of Scotland Football League First Division
Season:2023–24
Dates:29 July 2023 – 18 May 2024
Winners:Drumchapel United
Matches:240
Total Goals:860
Biggest Home Win:
(28 October 2023)
Biggest Away Win:
(16 August 2023)
Highest Scoring:
(17 February 2024)
Longest Wins:6 matches:
Johnstone Burgh & Kilwinning Rangers
Longest Unbeaten:12 matches:
Drumchapel United
Longest Winless:16 matches:
Whitletts Victoria
Longest Losses:8 matches:
Whitletts Victoria
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:18 May 2024

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).Promoted from 2022–23 Second Division:

Relegated from 2022–23 Premier Division:

Relegated to 2023–24 Second Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Premier Division:

Stadia and locations

TeamLocationGroundSurfacedata-sort-type="number" Capacitydata-sort-type="number" SeatsFloodlit
AshfieldEasterhouse, GlasgowStepford Football CentreArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
Blantyre VictoriaBlantyreCastle ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 60align=right No
Cambuslang RangersCambuslangSomervell ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 0align=right No
Drumchapel UnitedDrumchapel, GlasgowDonald Dewar Centre 4GArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
Johnstone BurghJohnstoneKeanie ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 0align=right No
Kilbirnie LadesideKilbirnieValefield ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 22align=right No
KilwinningBuffs ParkGrassalign=right 2,800align=right 270align=right Yes
Maybole JuniorsMayboleLadywell StadiumGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 124align=right No
NeilstonNeilstonBrig-o-Lea StadiumGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
PetershillSpringburn, GlasgowPetershill ParkArtificialalign=right 1,500align=right 500align=right Yes
RenfrewRenfrewNew Western ParkArtificialalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right Yes
RutherglenNew Southcroft ParkGrassalign=right 1,683align=right 0align=right Yes
Shotts Bon AccordShottsHannah ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 0align=right No
St Roch'sProvanmill, GlasgowJames McGrory ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
Thorniewood UnitedViewparkRobertson ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
Whitletts VictoriaAyrDam Park StadiumGrassalign=right 3,000align=right 478align=right Yes
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League table

Results

Second Division

Competition:West of Scotland Football League Second Division
Season:2023–24
Dates:29 July 2023 – 18 May 2024
Winners:Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Matches:240
Total Goals:898
Biggest Home Win:
(5 August 2023)
Longest Wins:10 matches:
Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Longest Unbeaten:10 matches:
Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Longest Winless:17 matches:
Glasgow University
Longest Losses:6 matches:
Craigmark Burntonians
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:18 May 2024

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] Promoted from 2022–23 Third Division:

Relegated from 2022–23 First Division:

Relegated to 2023–24 Third Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 First Division:

Stadia and locations

TeamLocationGroundSurfacedata-sort-type="number" Capacitydata-sort-type="number" SeatsFloodlit
Ardrossan Winton RoversArdrossanWinton ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 80align=right Yes
KilmarnockBonnyton ParkArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
Caledonian LocomotivesSpringburn, GlasgowPetershill ParkArtificialalign=right 1,500align=right 500align=right Yes
Craigmark BurntoniansDalmellingtonStation ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
Cumbernauld UnitedCumbernauld VillageGuy's MeadowGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
Forth WanderersForthKingshill ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
Glasgow PerthshirePossilpark, GlasgowKeppoch ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 90align=right No
AirdrieExcelsior StadiumArtificialalign=right 10,101align=right 10,101align=right Yes
Kilsyth RangersKilsythDuncansfieldGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
Larkhall ThistleLarkhallGasworks ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
MaryhillMaryhill, GlasgowLochburn ParkGrassalign=right 1,800align=right 205align=right Yes
Muirkirk JuniorsMuirkirkBurnside ParkGrassalign=right 1,600align=right 0align=right No
St Anthony'sShieldhall, GlasgowMcKenna ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
Vale of ClydeTollcross, GlasgowFullarton ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
WishawWishawBeltane ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
Yoker AthleticClydebankHolm ParkArtificialalign=right 1,200align=right 0align=right Yes
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League table

Results

Third Division

Competition:West of Scotland Football League Third Division
Season:2023–24
Dates:29 July 2023 – 18 May 2024
Winners:Lanark United
Matches:240
Total Goals:944
Biggest Home Win:
(11 May 2024)
Biggest Away Win:
(18 November 2023)
Highest Scoring:
(29 July 2023)
Longest Wins:12 matches:
Lanark United
Longest Unbeaten:14 matches:
Lanark United & Lesmahagow
Longest Winless:17 matches:
West Park United
Longest Losses:9 matches:
Kello Rovers
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:18 May 2024

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 from 2022–23 Fourth Division:

Relegated to 2023–24 Fourth Division:

Promoted to 2023–24 Second Division:

Stadia and locations

TeamLocationGroundSurfacedata-sort-type="number" Capacitydata-sort-type="number" SeatsFloodlit
Ardeer ThistleStevenstonArdeer StadiumGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
Bellshill AthleticBellshillRockburn ParkGrassalign=right 500align=right 0align=right No
Dalry ThistleDalryMerksworth ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
FinnartSpringburn, GlasgowSpringburn ParkArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
GirvanHamilton ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 200align=right Yes
Glasgow UnitedShettleston, GlasgowGreenfield ParkGrassalign=right 1,800align=right 10align=right No
Greenock JuniorsGreenockRavenscraig StadiumGrassalign=right 6,000align=right 650align=right Yes
Irvine VictoriaIrvineVictoria ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
Kello RoversKirkconnelNithside ParkGrassalign=right 1,700align=right 0align=right No
Kilsyth AthleticKilsythKilsyth Sports FieldArtificialalign=right 300align=right 0align=right Yes
Lanark UnitedLanarkMoor ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
LesmahagowLesmahagowCraighead ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 0align=right No
Port GlasgowPort GlasgowPort Glasgow Community StadiumArtificialalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right Yes
Castle DouglasMeadow ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 100align=right Yes
Vale of LevenAlexandriaMillburn ParkGrassalign=right 2,000align=right 0align=right No
West Park UnitedBishopbriggsHuntershillArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes

League table

Results

Fourth Division

Competition:West of Scotland Football League Fourth Division
Season:2023–24
Dates:29 July 2023 – 18 May 2024
Winners:Glenvale
Matches:240
Total Goals:1150
Biggest Home Win:
(19 August 2023)
Biggest Away Win:
(4 November 2023)
Longest Wins:11 matches:
Glenvale
Longest Unbeaten:11 matches:
Glenvale & Lugar Boswell Thistle
Longest Winless:15 matches:
St. Peter's
Longest Losses:10 matches:
Campbeltown Pupils
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:18 May 2024

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:

Transferred from Saturday Morning Amateur Football League

Promoted to 2023–24 Third Division:

Stadia and locations

TeamLocationGroundSurfacedata-sort-type="number" Capacitydata-sort-type="number" SeatsFloodlit
BSC GlasgowYoker, GlasgowPeterson ParkGrassalign=right 500align=right 0align=right No
Campbeltown PupilsCampbeltownKintyre ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
CarlukeJohn Cumming StadiumArtificialalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right Yes
East Kilbride ThistleEast KilbrideThe ShowparkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
Easterhouse AcademyEasterhouse, GlasgowStepford ParkArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
EglintonKilwinningKilwinning Community Sports ClubArtificialalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right Yes
Giffnock SCGiffnockEastwood ParkArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
GlenvalePaisleyFerguslie Sports CentreArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
KnightswoodKnightswood, GlasgowScotstoun Sports CampusArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
Lugar Boswell ThistleLugarRosebank ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
Newmains UnitedNewmainsVictoria ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
RossvaleBishopbriggsHuntershillArtificialalign=right 500align=right 0align=right Yes
Saltcoats VictoriaSaltcoatsCampbell ParkGrassalign=right 1,500align=right 0align=right No
Royal AlbertStonehouseTileworks ParkGrassalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right No
St. Peter'sRenfrewNew Western ParkArtificialalign=right 1,000align=right 0align=right Yes
Thorn AthleticJohnstoneThorn Athletic Sports AcademyGrassalign=right 500align=right 0align=right No
Notes

League table

Results

Notes

Club with an SFA licence;[10] eligible to participate in the Lowland League promotion play-off (should they win the Premier Division), and also compete in the Scottish Cup.

Notes and References

  1. News: Craig. Borland. Beith and Ardrossan Winton Rovers win WOSFL trophies. Ayr Advertiser. Newsquest. 6 May 2024. 18 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Auchinleck Talbot . Non League Scotland . 16 April 2022.
  3. Web site: Beith . Non League Scotland . 16 April 2022.
  4. Web site: Benburb . nonleaguescotland.org.uk . 4 May 2019.
  5. Web site: Cumnock . Non League Scotland . 16 April 2022.
  6. Web site: Hurlford United . Non League Scotland . 16 April 2022.
  7. Web site: Irvine Meadow . Non League Scotland . 16 April 2022.
  8. Web site: Pollok . Non League Scotland . 16 April 2022.
  9. Web site: Troon . Non League Scotland . 16 April 2022.
  10. Web site: Licensed Clubs – 2024. 29 April 2024.