Bathgate Thistle at home in survival bid

May 14 2009 by Eric MacKinnon, West Lothian Courier

BATHGATE have another home fixture this week as they bid to save their Super League lives.

The Jags, who are marooned at the bottom of the table, welcome Lochee United to Creamery Park and with both sides in desperate need of a win, goals should be a certainty.

Fellow West Lothian strugglers Whitburn are on their travels as they visit Forfar West End. The Burnie have enjoyed a few good results in recent weeks but they need another one to escape the drop zone themselves.

And Linlithgow Rose face Ayrshire outfit Camelon in a game between two of this season’s championship wannabes so a good game is anticipated.

Premier League

FAULDHOUSE have Carnoustie at home and with the Hoose still needing points to be sure of their Premier League safety this is an important match.

South Division

THE game of the day in the South Division is at Tranent where leaders Armadale face their nearest challengers.

Tranent have come flying into the title hunt in recent weeks on the back of a superb run of form which is in contrast to the Dale who have hit a wobble at crunch time.

After leading the way at the top for so long Armadale must stay focussed and keep their minds on the job in hand to close out the title and with it promotion.

Elsewhere, West Calder host Haddington while Harthill are at home to Dalkeith and third-placed Broxburn have a home game against Stoneyburn.