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\n \"\"22-08-2026 15:00<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Matchday 6<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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New Western Park<\/a><\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Renfrew\"<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n \n Renfrew<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"Caledonian<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n \n Caledonian Braves<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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1 - 3<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>
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Player statistic<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 23' <\/td>\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n Ross McNeil<\/a>
(Assist: Dean Watson)<\/div><\/td> <\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 27' <\/td>\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n Sam Thompson<\/a>
(Assist: Dom McMahon)<\/div><\/td> <\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 33' <\/td>\n \"Goal\"<\/td>\n Connor McLaren<\/a><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Gregor John Wylie<\/a><\/td>\n\n \"Yellow<\/td>\n \n 40' <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td> <\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 60' <\/td>\n \"Yellow<\/td>\n Dean Watson<\/a><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Logan Punton<\/a>
(Assist: Oliver Smith)<\/div><\/td>\n\n
\"Goal\"<\/td>\n \n 77' <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n

Renfrew remain without a win in the Scottish Lowland League West after a 3-1 defeat to Caledonian Braves at New Western Park.<\/p>\n

Three first-half goals did the damage, with Ross McNeil, Struan Thompson and Connor McLaren putting the visitors 3-0 ahead before the break.<\/p>\n

Renfrew improved in the second half and Logan Punton pulled a goal back in the 77th minute, but a late penalty was saved as the home side missed the chance to reduce the deficit further.<\/p>\n

Caledonian Braves had the better of the opening stages and Renfrew goalkeeper Danny McLeay was called into action early, making a good save as a visiting forward raced through.<\/p>\n

Aedan Gilfedder then almost created an opening for Renfrew down the left before testing the goalkeeper with a shot from distance a minute later.<\/p>\n

The visitors took the lead in the 23rd minute through Ross McNeil.<\/p>\n

Caledonian Braves doubled their advantage four minutes later when Struan Thompson struck from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n

Renfrew’s difficult first half continued in the 33rd minute when Connor McLaren scored directly from a free-kick on the edge of the box to make it 3-0.<\/p>\n

McLeay made further saves as the visitors continued to threaten before the break, with Renfrew going into half-time three goals behind.<\/p>\n

The home side produced an improved performance after the restart.<\/p>\n

Caledonian Braves continued to create chances, with McLeay making another save and the visitors also hitting the woodwork.<\/p>\n

Renfrew finally found a way through in the 77th minute when Logan Punton pulled one back to make it 3-1.<\/p>\n

The home side were then handed an opportunity to make it 3-2 when they were awarded a penalty in the 86th minute.<\/p>\n

However, Caledonian Braves goalkeeper Ross Connelly made the save to preserve his side’s two-goal advantage.<\/p>\n

Connelly was called upon again two minutes later and made another save as Renfrew continued to push late in the game.<\/p>\n

There were no further goals as Caledonian Braves secured a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n

Renfrew acknowledged afterwards that the damage had been done during the opening 45 minutes, while pointing to their improved second-half display.<\/p>\n

The defeat leaves Renfrew still searching for their first win of the season.<\/p>\n

It follows last weekend’s South Region Challenge Cup exit, when Renfrew suffered a 5-3 defeat to Glasgow University at Petershill Park on Saturday, 15th August.<\/p>\n

Glasgow University play three tiers below Renfrew, making the result a significant cup upset and adding to a difficult start to the season for Renfrew.<\/p>\n

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Latest results:<\/h2>\n
Scottish Lowland League West<\/div>\n
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Albion Rovers<\/div>\n
1 – 3<\/div>\n
Auchinleck Talbot<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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D. Hunter 42′<\/div>\n
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C. Boyd 50′, 53′, L. Main 75′<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Beith Juniors<\/div>\n
1 – 3<\/div>\n
Troon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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D. Finnigan 15′<\/div>\n
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S. Bronsky 34′, C. Veitch 56′, K. Gilroy 66′<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Clydebank<\/div>\n
7 – 1<\/div>\n
Gretna 2008<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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K. Leslie 6′, N. Low 24′ pen, C. McGowan 28′, N. McLaughlin 31′, 74′, J. Jack 78′, O. McHugh 87′<\/div>\n
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J. Galloway 51′, L. McMurtrie 85′<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cumbernauld Colts<\/div>\n
2 – 2<\/div>\n
Dalbeattie Star<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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D. Hatfield 21′, H. Howe 82′<\/div>\n
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G. Kalala 50′, K. Higgins 62′<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Johnstone Burgh<\/div>\n
3 – 2<\/div>\n
Newton Stewart<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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M. Durnan 39′, B. Watson 45′, 67′<\/div>\n
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M. Whyte 61′, R. Drysdale 81′<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kilwinning Rangers<\/div>\n
2 – 0<\/div>\n
Largs Thistle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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M. MacKintosh 79′, R. Wilson 90′<\/div>\n
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Renfrew<\/div>\n
1 – 3<\/div>\n
Caledonian Braves<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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L. Punton 77′<\/div>\n
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R. McNeil 23′, S. Thompson 27′, C. McLaren 33′<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Upcoming fixtures:<\/h2>\n
Friday 28th August 2026<\/div>\n
Scottish Lowland League West<\/div>\n
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Celtic II<\/div>\n
7.45pm<\/div>\n
Auchinleck Talbot<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Saturday 29th August 2026<\/div>\n
Scottish Lowland League West<\/div>\n
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Caledonian Braves<\/div>\n
3pm<\/div>\n
Kilwinning Rangers<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cumnock Juniors<\/div>\n
3pm<\/div>\n
Newton Stewart<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Johnstone Burgh<\/div>\n
3pm<\/div>\n
Dalbeattie Star<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Largs Thistle<\/div>\n
3pm<\/div>\n
Gretna 2008<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pollok<\/div>\n
3pm<\/div>\n
Beith Juniors<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Renfrew<\/div>\n
3pm<\/div>\n
Clydebank<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Troon<\/div>\n
3pm<\/div>\n
Cumbernauld Colts<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Scottish Lowland League West:<\/h2>\n
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#<\/th>\nTeam<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nF<\/th>\nA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nAuchinleck Talbot<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n+21<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nKilwinning Rangers<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n+11<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nCeltic B<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n+13<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nPollok<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n+9<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCaledonian Braves<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nLargs Thistle<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n+6<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nClydebank<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nTroon<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n+2<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nJohnstone Burgh<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nBeith Juniors<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n-8<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nCumnock Juniors<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n-5<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nAlbion Rovers<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n-5<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nGretna 2008<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nCumbernauld Colts<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n-5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nRenfrew<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nDalbeattie Star<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nNewton Stewart<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n-15<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
Standings as of 22\/08\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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