Weekend Preview: Stakes High in the Boca Championship

The Boca Championship returns with the table starting to settle into shape, but plenty still open at both ends. With points spread tightly through the middle and games in hand beginning to matter, this weekend offers clear context rather than conclusions.

There are fixtures here that affect the title picture, others that matter for momentum, and a few that simply decide which side keeps pace and which one has work to do next week.

THE LEAGUE TABLE

THE BIG GAMES

Greater Croftpark Rose v Southside United

A vital mid-to-lower table clash that could dictate the survival hopes for both sides. Greater Croftpark Rose currently sit in 7th with 10 points, looking to bounce back and climb into the top half. They face a Southside United team that is desperate for their first league win of the season.

Southside have shown they are difficult to beat, picking up four draws so far, but their inability to turn those draws into wins has left them in 11th place.

If Rose can find their finishing touch, they should take this, but don’t count out a stubborn Southside defence looking for a clean sheet.

10:00 am Kick Off – Firhill Complex

Lokomotiv Glasgow v Netherton AFC

Only three points separate the sides, with Netherton holding games in hand. The outcome here will decide which team stays attached to the upper half and which remains in the pack behind.k

10:00 am Kick off – Glasgow Green

Third Lanark AFC V Rhu Colts

First meets third with games played very much part of the equation. Third Lanark’s defensive record keeps them in touch, while Rhu Colts arrive knowing their position is built on volume as well as results.

Greenfield Grass – 10:00 am Kick off

Woodbank AFC V Glasgow Ansar

Woodbank sit just outside the lower cluster, while Ansar’s higher placing comes with the most games played in the league. This fixture tightens or stretches that gap heading into the next round.

Toryglen – 10:00 am Kick Off