The Hills Solicitors Colleges Championship is set to host a crucial encounter at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as GREATER CROFTPARK ROSE take on DTI.

With both sides languishing near the foot of the 12-team table, this match offers a vital opportunity for either team to secure their first league points and ignite their season.

Neither side has registered a win in the league so far, making this a true “six-pointer” in the context of their campaign.

Recent Form: A Tale of Tough Luck

GREATER CROFTPARK ROSE, currently occupying the 12th position with 0 points from two matches, have had a challenging start. Their recent results include:

• A narrow 1-2 loss to GLASGOW ANSAR.

• Heavy defeats, including 6-2 to Dalziel HSFP AFC (SMAFA) and 4-1 to PGBC Amateurs.

• A more positive 1-1 draw against PGBC Amateurs.

The Rose have netted 2 goals and conceded 8, leaving them with a goal difference of -6.

DTI, sitting just above them in 11th place after three fixtures, has also struggled for consistency. Their recent games paint a volatile picture:

• Substantial losses, including 0-12 against Kings Park United AFC (GCAFA) and 0-10 to Breahead AFC, plus a 1-3 defeat by BUSBY AFC.

• However, they did manage an impressive and morale-boosting 0-15 victory against BEARSDEN AFC in the league qualifying fixtures.

In the league, DTI have scored 3 goals but conceded a staggering 23, giving them a goal difference of -20.

Standings Suggest Tight Contest

Despite their heavier defeats, DTI’s extra match played and slightly better goal scoring record overall (3 goals to 2) means they hold the slimmest of edges over Rose on the table.

THE GAFFERS

Hughs Prediction

The statistics hint that DTI may hold a slight advantage heading into this fixture, particularly given their recent massive win, which suggests they possess the capability to score goals. However, with both teams desperate for points and prone to conceding goals, the lack of previous head-to-head history in the league adds an element of genuine unpredictability.

Football is a game of fine margins, and this clash is poised to be an intense battle where heart and desire will likely trump past form. Fans can expect a tightly contested affair where the first goal could prove crucial.

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