Junior football preview

Apr 2 2009 by Eric MacKinnon, West Lothian Courier

Super League

Whitburn v Bonnyrigg

BOTH sides need the points in their respective battles at opposite ends of the table.

Whitburn are desperately trying to escape the relegation zone while Bonnyrigg need to win as they chase the league championship.

With so much at stake a tense affair is expected but there should be goals aplenty.

Linlithgow v Hill Of Beath.

LINLITHGOW are in a fine run just now and seem to be impenetrable at the back but they are well aware how dangerous Beath can be so will approach this game with caution.

Premier League

Fauldhouse v Penicuik.

FAULDHOUSE welcomed last week’s good win but need to keep doing so as they plot a late surge up the table.

On Saturday they face another stiff test when Penicuik visit West Lothian.

Penicuik are chasing leaders Musselburgh and although rocked by injury and suspension problems they have a lot riding on the game and it will be a big test.

South Division

Haddington v Armadale

LEAGUE leaders Armadale face another acid test of their title bottle when they venture up to Haddington.

The hosts showed last week with two goals in the final 10 minutes that they are a side who never say die.

However, Armadale will go out prepared as they stand on the threshold of title glory and promotion to the Premier League.

Broxburn are at Livingston and on paper they look likely winners but they played Pumpherston recently and dropped two points so had better be careful.

Blackburn are at Edinburgh while Stoneyburn are at home to Dalkeith.

Pumpherston have Dunbar as visitors with Harthill away at Tranent while West Calder play host to Sauchie.

East of Scotland Cup

Bathgate v St Andrews

BATHGATE have a chance to take their minds of the fight for survival in the Super League when they host St Andrews in the East of Scotland Cup.