{"id":186440,"date":"2026-08-17T06:09:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/?p=186440"},"modified":"2026-08-17T06:09:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T05:09:42","slug":"glasgow-university-stun-renfrew-in-south-challenge-cup-as-glenvale-hit-seven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/2026\/08\/17\/glasgow-university-stun-renfrew-in-south-challenge-cup-as-glenvale-hit-seven\/","title":{"rendered":"Glasgow University stun Renfrew in South Challenge Cup as Glenvale hit seven"},"content":{"rendered":"

Glasgow University produced a South Region Challenge Cup upset on Saturday as they knocked Lowland League West side Renfrew out with a 5-3 victory.
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The result was the biggest surprise involving a Renfrewshire side in the first round, with Glasgow University playing three levels below Renfrew.<\/p>\n

There was no league action for the local sides, with the weekend given over to cup football. Johnstone Burgh did not have a match.<\/p>\n

Renfrew travelled to face Glasgow University in the first round of the South Region Challenge Cup, with the Lowland League West side playing opposition three levels below them.<\/p>\n

The hosts produced the shock of the round with a 5-3 victory and later described the result as a “massive upset”.<\/p>\n

Renfrew had the first big opportunity when Aedan Gilfedder played Jordan Moore through, but his effort was blocked.<\/p>\n

Glasgow University then took control. A flowing move produced the opening goal before the hosts doubled their advantage from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n

A third followed before the break to leave Renfrew facing a 3-0 deficit at half-time.<\/p>\n

Renfrew responded after the restart. Olly Smith headed home from a corner to make it 3-1.<\/p>\n

David McCallum then won a header before Div applied the final touch to reduce the deficit to one.<\/p>\n

Renfrew completed their comeback when Smith’s header came back off the bar and Jordan Moore applied the finish to make it 3-3.<\/p>\n

The visitors were reduced to 10 men and, despite fighting their way back into the tie, they were unable to hold on.<\/p>\n

Glasgow University restored their lead late on to make it 4-3 before adding a fifth to complete a 5-3 victory and send Renfrew out in the first round.<\/p>\n

There was better news for Glenvale, who produced an impressive cup result of their own with a 7-1 victory over Creetown.<\/p>\n

Glenvale faced a Creetown side from the South of Scotland Football League, three tiers above them.<\/p>\n

Grant scored a hat-trick for Glenvale, Munro struck twice, while Sloan and Sinclair were also on the scoresheet. Deazeley scored Creetown’s goal.<\/p>\n

The result sent Glenvale through to the next round after overcoming opposition from three tiers higher.<\/p>\n

Thorn Athletic’s cup campaign ended with a 4-1 defeat away to St Andrews United.<\/p>\n

Thorn faced a St Andrews side from the East of Scotland League Premier Division, one tier above them, at Clayton Holiday Park.<\/p>\n

Lumsden opened the scoring for the hosts before McCreadie doubled their advantage.<\/p>\n

Lumsden added his second to make it 3-0 before Thorn pulled one back.<\/p>\n

Lumsden then completed his hat-trick to seal a 4-1 victory for St Andrews United and end Thorn’s South Region Challenge Cup campaign.<\/p>\n

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\n South Region Challenge Cup – Round 1\n <\/div>\n
\n Saturday, 15th August 2026\n <\/div>\n
\n 2.00pm\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Annbank United<\/td>\n3-0<\/td>\nLochar Thistle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cambuslang Rangers<\/td>\n3-3
Cumbernauld United won 4-2 on penalties<\/span><\/td>\n		Cumbernauld United<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dalry Thistle<\/td>\n0-5<\/td>\nCumnock Juniors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eddlewood<\/td>\n1-0<\/td>\nLarkhall Thistle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glasgow Perthshire<\/td>\n4-0<\/td>\nTynecastle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glasgow University<\/td>\n5-3<\/td>\nRenfrew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenvale<\/td>\n7-1<\/td>\nCreetown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Irvine Meadow XI<\/td>\n3-1<\/td>\nArthurlie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knightswood<\/td>\n8-0<\/td>\nColdstream<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lesmahagow Juniors<\/td>\n0-5<\/td>\nCivil Service Strollers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neilston<\/td>\n3-2<\/td>\nCarluke Rovers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Port Glasgow Juniors<\/td>\n0-4<\/td>\nKilwinning Rangers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Royal Albert<\/td>\n0-0
Castlemilk won 4-2 on penalties<\/span><\/td>\n		Castlemilk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shotts Bon Accord<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\nBonnyton Thistle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Cadoc’s<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\nPetershill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Roch’s<\/td>\n4-2<\/td>\nKirkcaldy & Dysart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Threave Rovers<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\nDalkeith Thistle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vale of Clyde<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\nFinnart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vale of Leven<\/td>\n0-2<\/td>\nDunbar United<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n 2.30pm\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Blackburn United<\/td>\n11-2<\/td>\nEdinburgh Community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fauldhouse United<\/td>\n1-3<\/td>\nTroon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenrothes<\/td>\n0-2<\/td>\nCrossgates Primrose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linton Hotspur<\/td>\n0-1<\/td>\nRutherglen Glencairn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newburgh Juniors<\/td>\n0-4<\/td>\nDunipace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oakley United<\/td>\n3-2<\/td>\nNewton Stewart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sauchie<\/td>\n2-2
Thorniewood United won 6-5 on penalties<\/span><\/td>\n		Thorniewood United<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
St Andrews United<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\nThorn Athletic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stoneyburn<\/td>\n1-3<\/td>\nClydebank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n 3.00pm\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bonnyrigg Rose<\/td>\n7-0<\/td>\nLochmaben<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brechin City<\/td>\n0-1<\/td>\nPollok<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cowdenbeath<\/td>\n2-0<\/td>\nBeith Juniors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Stirlingshire<\/td>\n1-1
Newtongrange Star won 4-2 on penalties<\/span><\/td>\n		Newtongrange Star<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gala Fairydean Rovers<\/td>\n1-4<\/td>\nTranent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lochee United<\/td>\n5-0<\/td>\nThornton Hibs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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