Clydeside Athletic vs Clydebank SMFC

Lennoxtown – Saturday, 25th October 2025, 09:00 AM

This Saturday morning, Lennoxtown plays host to an intriguing bottom-of-the-table clash in the Hills Solicitors Colleges Premiership as Clydeside Athletic welcome Clydebank SMFC.

It’s the first meeting between the two sides this season, and both will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.

Clydeside Athletic come into the game still searching for their first point of the season. The Springburn-based outfit have endured a tough run of results, suffering defeats to Corinthians (3–1), Glasgow Island (5–1), Drumchapel Amateurs (Cale) (0–11), Bishopton (3–1), and Muirend AFC (6–3).

With 7 goals scored and 21 conceded in just six outings, the hosts will be eager to tighten up at the back and finally get off the mark.

Clydebank SMFC haven’t had it easy either. Sitting one place above Clydeside in 12th, they’ve played nine matches, managing just one win all season.

Their recent form shows five straight losses, including a 3–0 defeat to Rossvale Huntershill and an 8–2 loss to Glasgow Island. Despite this, they’ve managed to find the net more regularly than their opponents, with 14 goals scored so far.

Previous History

Both these clubs are used to winning and challenging for domestic leagues and Cup competitions, Infact Clydebank SMFC done the Cup double in 2023.

Both clubs will be looking to return to former glories as soon as possible.

How Last week went ?

Clydeside Athletic put up a spirited performance against GCFA big dogs and reigning champions Corinthians but ultimately lost 3-1

Clydebank SMFC had a free week which ment they could rest up for Saturdays big game.

How might this match go ?

With both teams struggling defensively but showing flashes of attacking intent, this fixture could produce goals. However, Clydebank’s slightly better record and greater experience this season might give them the edge.

WHO MIGHT STEP UP ?

Greame McCallum and Dylan Reilly are two key attacking figures in this match, representing the hope of victory for their respective clubs, Clydebank SMFC and Clydeside Athletic.

Greame McCallum is the established “penalty box predator” for Clydebank SMFC. A forward, he is a reliable source of goals, having recently joined the “100 club” of goalscorers within the GCFA league, showcasing his consistent finishing ability and knack for being in the right place. His presence gives Clydebank a clinical edge, and a player of his proven goalscoring caliber is often the difference-maker in tight matches, especially for a team fighting to move up the table.

For Clydeside Athletic, Dylan Reilly serves as their great hope “A dynamic attacking player with pace.” Often highlighted for his impressive ability to hold the ball and dribble past multiple players, he has even been likened to the “GCFA Salah” by one source, suggesting an exceptional level of skill and flair.

His ability to create chances for himself and others (logging both league goals, cup goals, and assists) means that even with Clydeside sitting bottom, Reilly is the constant threat who could utilize his pace to punish any lapse in the Clydebank SMFC defence.

HUGH DUNNITS MATCH PREDICTION

I predict that this will be the match where the universe decides to reward Clydebank SMFC’s solitary piece of hard-won progress. They’ll be riding that one-win high, perhaps fueled by a mascot who’s just learned to juggle.

Clydebank SMFC will take the points, but it won’t be pretty— I see a goal scored by an unexpected ricochet off a pigeon, followed by a second goal that’s clearly a cross but somehow sneaks in anyway.

Clydeside Athletic will manage to hit the post so many times the woodwork will be officially recognized as their best player.

Final Score: Clydebank SMFC 2 – 0 Clydeside Athletic

The only real danger for Clydebank is if the gravity of Clydeside’s losing streak is so strong it pulls them down with it. Stay clear of the cosmic sludge, lads!