Clubs face a real drop zone battle

May 21 2009 by Eric MacKinnon, West Lothian Courier

Super League

THERE may be no West Lothian interest in the chase for the Super League title but there is plenty in the race to avoid the dreaded drop.

Both Whitburn and Bathgate are battling against the demons of relegation and both are in action this weekend against other sides in danger of losing their Super League status.

The two are scheduled to meet each other tonight (Thursday) in a massive clash while both will be back in action on Saturday.

Whitburn are on their travels to Tayside where they will face reigning Super League holders Lochee United side, who just 12 months on, are now scrapping for their Super League survival.

Meanwhile, Bathgate have a home fixture against another side in the relegation zone, Hill Of Beath.

Premier League

Fauldhouse host Ballingry and after being hammered last week and finishing with a two-man disadvantage last week the West Lothian club will be hoping for a better outcome.

South Division

Harthill are at Sauchie with Stoneyburn and West Calder having a local derby.

Livingston are at home to Tranent while Broxburn visit Dalkeith and Blackburn play host to Dunbar.

Fife and Lothians Cup

Linlithgow have home advantage in the semi-final of the Fife and Lothian's Cup this week when they welcome high-flying St Andrews to Prestonfield.

The Fife side have been in great form recently and it looks like a tough game for Dave Baikey’s side.