Welcome back to another Footy Focus weekend recap! This Sunday, we took in three Division One matches — all involving sides tipped to be in the mix come the end of the season.
Roving reports Match Summaries:
GDSFC Division one
Caledonian Spartans 2–4 Third Lanark:
A proper contest. Both sides looked strong, and both will fancy themselves as title challengers. At 2 nil down at half time Spartans done superbly to recover to get back to 2-2 and with game going end to end as both teams went for it Third Lanark put away the chances that came their way
From the sidelines with the roving reporter’s iPhone 📱⚽ — edited highlights above, full unedited set waiting for you on Flickr here.. https://www.flickr.com/gp/201870449@N04/844QdyX0S7
GDSFC championship
Blantyre United 2–1 Yoker Athletic: A statement win for Blantyre Utd against a Yoker side many had as early league favourites. Again like all 3 fixtures winning team took a 2 nil lead only to be pulled back by side that showed their quality and refusing to lie down. Both goalkeepers had quality saves that had impact on game.
From the sidelines with the roving reporter’s iPhone 📱⚽ — edited highlights above, full unedited set waiting for you on Flickr here. https://www.flickr.com/gp/201870449@N04/58X5Qh7N37
GDSFC Division one
EKYM 1–3 Pollok Dynamo:
Another competitive clash, Dynamo showing why they’ll be tough opponents this year after weathering an EKYM onslaught at start of 2nd half when EKYM got deservedly back to 2-1, they saw out the game with an absolute stunner of a goal
From the sidelines with the roving reporter’s iPhone 📱⚽ — edited highlights above, full unedited set waiting for you on Flickr here.. https://www.flickr.com/gp/201870449@N04/G4qC967Wi9
Word from the sidelines — keep an eye on Rosevale Huntershill. They’ve stepped into the Division One picture as a fresh contender to be reckoned with
Crowd & Atmosphere:
All three matches drew healthy crowds, a reminder that Sunday football in the GDSFC delivers plenty of quality. The referees all kept things fair and smooth with very few flashpoints. That said, a note to players and sidelines — offsides at this level are tough to call, and the officials give what they see. Question decisions, yes, but some of the verbal abuse crossed a line.
Accessibility Note:
My Mrs and I are both registered disabled, so I tend to notice how spectator areas work in practice. Yesterday, all three 4G venues had proper cordoned-off areas, but at one ground the advertising boards blocked the view for those sitting down. It made the game difficult for Lorna to enjoy, and it’s a reminder that accessibility really does matter at every level of football.”
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All in all, another cracking Sunday in the GDSFC. Three divisions watched so far this season , two still to go — and already, the shape of an exciting season is starting to show.
This was our roving reporter weekend preview
The 10am kick-off is an ideal way to start your Sunday dose of GDSFC football. From there, the schedule builds through the afternoon with matches across every division — giving plenty of choice for anyone who fancies ground-hopping around the city.
Our Game of the Day sits at 1pm, with Blantyre Utd taking on Yoker Athletic in the Championship at Stepford. That clash promises plenty of bite and should draw a strong crowd.
By mid-afternoon, Glasgow Green hosts back-to-back fixtures, including the debut meeting of two brand new Division 3 clubs — a chance to see fresh stories being written in the league.
And finally, with a 5pm kick-off closing the card, there’s another contest between two ambitious sides looking to make their mark early in the season. It rounds off what can be a full and exciting day travelling around venues, taking in the very best of Scottish amateur football.
We’ve picked out what are being seen as the early season top fixtures from each league. With so much action across the city, our roving reporter will be out and about — aiming to catch at least two of these clashes, maybe even three if timings allow.
Division 1
ROVING REPORTER DIVISION PICK
🕙Division 1
Caledonian Spartans v Third Lanark
📍 Palace of Art
Two big names for this level and a proper early start at Bellahouston.
Championship
🕐 1:00pm – Championship
Blantyre Utd v Yoker Athletic
📍 Stepford
Two sides with plenty of ambition — and this has all the makings of the standout clash on Sunday’s card.
Premiership
🕜 1:30pm – Premiership
MBS v Glasgow North
📍 Garscube.
This has the billing of the top Premiership game, with both clubs carrying themselves like giants.
Division 2
🕑 2:00pm – Division 2
Stonelaw v Renfrew
📍 Glasgow Green.
Always a competitive park and this tie could set the tone for the season.
Division 3
🕑 2:00pm – Division 3
Dennistoun v Garrison
📍 Glasgow Green
Two brand new teams, straight into a head-to-head at one of the busiest venues in the city.
Division 1
🕔 5:00pm – Division 1.
EKYM v Pollok Dynamo.
📍 Kirktonholme.
A later kick-off to round off the day, with plenty of eyes on how both teams shape up.
The 10am kick-off is the perfect way to start a Sunday of GDSFC action, and with the final match going off at 5pm there’s scope for a full day of football. Our Game of the Day sits right in the middle with Blantyre Utd v Yoker Athletic — a Championship clash that promises plenty of talking points.
From the early start at the Palace of Art through to the late showdown at Kirktonholme, it’s a chance to travel around the city and take in the best of Scottish amateur football. A long day if you want it to be, but one packed with stories, rivalries and ambition.
Out and about
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