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• Ashfield travelled back to North Glasgow today (21/12/24)  to play Petershill in the West of Scotland League Division 1 at New Petershill Park however the `field were unable to cope with the atrocious overhead conditions and a slick Petershill attack as they succumbed to a 5-3 defeat. The hosts had the better of the game for the first 70 minutes despite Ashfield missing a couple of opportunities in the first half in hitting the woodwork before making a late rally however time ran out on the `field and will go into the start of 2025 occupying 2nd bottom position. Scorers for Ashfield were Ferguson, McLean and Moore. Match Report & Pics now on. FT:- Petershill 5 Ashfield 3.

• Ashfield fought back well from a goal down to take a point at the KG Stadium this afternoon (14/12/24) in the West of Scotland League Division 1 meeting with Blantyre Victoria. Both teams deserve enormous credit for putting on an excellent game in treacherous underfoot conditions with the Match swinging from one end to another. As it was both teams had to settle for a share of the spoils when 3 would have been welcome however both teams will `dust themselves` down for the challenges ahead. Ashfield`s scorer in the 81st minute was Kyle Lauchlan. Match Report and Pics now on. 
  FT:- Blantyre Vics 1 Ashfield 1.

• Ashfield took a break from League action yesterday (7/12/24) welcoming Cumbernauld United in the 3rd Round of the West of Scotland Cup at Stepford Park. This had been the first time the teams had `locked horns` since the 2013/14 Season and they served up a very enjoyable Match despite the freezing conditions with the game going all the way to penalties following a 1-1 draw. It was Cumbernauld who eventually triumphed by 7-6 in the shoot out to progress to the 4th Round. Ashfield`s scorer in the 44th minute was Kieran Findlay. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 1 Cumbernauld Utd 1 (Cumbernauld Utd won 7-6 on Penalties)

• It was `13` games lucky in the League for Ashfield this afternoon (30/11/24) as they produced a hard working performance to defeat Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 3-1 at the impressive new Kirkintilloch Sports Ground to ensure Neil Schoneville`s men had a Saturday night to enjoy. The `field will probably say they have played better and lost this Season however some clinical finishing and excellent defending ensured that they frustrated their talented hosts. Ashfield`s scorers were Jamie Mclean (x2) & James Ferguson. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 1 Ashfield 3.

• Ashfield headed over to New Western Park today (16/11/2024) in the West of Scotland League Division 1 to play Renfrew -and again were involved in a thrilling encounter. This was now the 5th time this Season that Ashfield have scored 3 goals in a game and failed to win in 90 minutes which is a real challenge at the present time. A terrific match was witnessed by a very healthy crowd at Renfrew in a game that swung from end to end. Ashfield pegged back the home side on three occasions with goals from Findlay (x2) and Ferguson before the `field eventually succumbed to a headed goal from Fyfe and a last minute penalty to go down 5-3. A great advert for Tier 7 Football however the `field must `dust themselves down `again and go in search of points next week at Petershill. FT:- Renfrew 5 Ashfield 3

• It was back to important League business today (09/11/24) as Ashfield made the short distance to Fullarton Park to take on Vale of Clyde and despite putting on a very good performance failed to seal any points and ended up on the back of a harsh score-line. The home side started really well scoring two goals in the opening 25 minutes before the `field hit back creating a number of chances. As it was despite a good 2nd half performance against a strong outfit, the `field conceded a late penalty & failed to score for the first time in 12 games since the 3/8/24 at Arthurlie. Match Report and Pics now on,. FT:- Vale of Clyde 3 Ashfield 0.

• Ashfield took a break from League action yesterday (02/11/24) as they headed down to Ayrshire in the 2nd Round of the Indigo Comms West of Scotland Cup to take on Cumnock at Townhead Park and came back up the M77 with their name in the Hat for Round 3. A tremendous performance from Neil Schoneville`s young Team as they fought out an entertaining 3-3 draw before winning 6-5 on penalties. Ashfield scorers in the 90 minutes were Kieran Findlay, Josh Moore with a penalty following a foul on Lasana Drammeh and an 88th minute equaliser from Lewis Brown. Young Kaine McFarlane scored the winning penalty to spark scenes of celebration. Many thanks to David Grimason for Photographs.  FT:- Cumnock 3 Ashfield 3 (Ashfield win 6-5 on penalties)

• Ashfield agonisingly surrendered a 3 goal lead to go down by 3-4 to Rutherglen Glencairn at Stepford Park this afternoon (26/10/2024) in the West of Scotland League Division 1. A terrific Match saw great attacking play from both sides however despite a slow start to the Match when the visitors should have been ahead, the `field scored with their first serious attack and from then on put on a great first half show to go in 3-0 up at the interval. Even in the 2nd half the hosts managed to hit the woodwork twice & come close on a coupled of occasions however the Glens held their nerve and gradually reduced the deficit throughout the 2nd half culminating in a 95th minute winner to spark scenes of jubilation amongst the Players, Management and supporters of Glencairn. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 3 Rutherglen Glencairn 4

• Ashfield headed down to South Ayrshire yesterday (12/10/24) taking on Maybole in the West of Scotland League Division 1 at Ladywell Stadium however failed to come back up the M77 with any points despite putting in a valiant effort in a fiercely contested Match. The ground had been a `happy hunting` ground over the years for Ashfield and games have been really competitive & great entertainment with plenty of goals and this game also `produced the goods` with the home side edging out the `field. Ashfield`s scorer was Kieran Findlay. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Maybole 2 Ashfield 1

• Ashfield progressed through to the 2nd Round of the Indigo Comms West of Scotland Cup yesterday (5/10/24) with a hard fought win against Neilston FC at Stepford Park. An enjoyable Match saw the `pendulum` switch from one end to another as the `field were clawed back on two occasions before the tie was settled on penalty kicks with the `field winning 6-5. Ashfield scorers were Lasana Drammeh and Kieran Findlay and the `field will now host Cumnock in the next Round. Match Report and Pics now on.​ FT:- Ashfield 2 Neilston 2 (Ashfield won 6-5 on Penalties)

• It was back to League business for Ashfield today (28/09/24) as they headed down to North Ayrshire to play Ardrossan Winton Rovers in the West of Scotland League Division 1. The healthy sized crowd were treated to a 10 Goal thriller, unfortunately the `field only scored 3 of those as the hosts won the game in a 5 minute period before and after Half time to ensure the `field stayed in 2nd Bottom place in the League. Some excellent play from Ashfield however they gave away too many defensively bad goals although credit to the Rovers front line who were excellent. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ardrossan Winton Rovers 7 Ashfield 3.

• Ashfield lost yesterday (21/09/24) to a very impressive Thorn Athletic side in the 2nd Round of the Scottish Junior Cup to halt progress in this years competition. The Match was moved to Lochburn Park, Maryhill due to a fixtures clash with Easterhouse FC and a good sized crowd saw the team from Johnstone highlight why they are top of their respective League at present with a tremendous attacking performance against the `field. With Ashfield trailing 2-1 at half time after a keenly fought first half, the visitors `stepped up a gear` in the second period and once the home side lost Centre Half Kelvin Daniel to injury Thorn piled on the goals before Jamie McLean pulled a goal back late on. Ashfield`s first half scorer was Kieran Findlay. Match Report and Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 2 Thorn Athletic 5.

• Ashfield crashed out of the South Challenge Cup yesterday (14/9/24) losing out narrowly in the 2nd period of Extra time to Lochore Welfare FC in Fife. The spectators were treated to a game spoiled by the wind as the `pendulum` swung one way then the other before the final goal came in the 107th minute after the game had finished 1-1. A sore one for the`field however they must dust themselves down for the visit of Thorn Athletic in the Scottish Junior Cup next Saturday (21/09/24 - 2.30pm KO) - Please note that this game will be played at Lochburn Park, Maryhill, Glasgow. FT:- Lochore W 2 Ashfield 1 (AET) - Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield and St Roch`s fought out an enthralling 90 minutes at Stepford Park this afternoon (7/9/24) in the West of Scotland League Division 1 with the match ending 1-1. A crucial game for both Clubs saw a tight opening hour with the visitors capitalising on a mistake to go a goal up early on & Max Clarke in the Ashfield Goal had to be at his best to make a couple of saves in the opening period however as the Match settled down, Neil Schoneville`s young Team produced some great attacking moves getting their reward on the 64th Minute when Lewis Brown scored after Stark has made a great save. The `field hit the woodwork on three separate occasions in the second half with the `Candy Rock` also rattling the bar in a frantic finish which kept the large crowd entertained. Match Report & Pics now on. FT:- Ashfield 1 St Roch`s 1.

• Ashfield eventually lost out to an experienced Thorniewood United side at Stepford Park this afternoon (31/8/24). Leading 3-2 midway through the second half courtesy of goals from McCrystal (x2) & Josh Moore, the `field succumbed to 3 late goals following injuries & tiredness as the visitors threw everything at Ashfield. In what was the `field`s best performance of the Season the team put in a tremendous effort but was not be in the late Summer sunshine in the East End of Glasgow. Match Report and Pics now on.
  FT:- Ashfield 3 Thorniewood United 5.

• Ashfield welcomed Irvine Meadow to Stepford Park this afternoon (17/08/24 - 2.30pm KO) in the West of Scotland League Division 1 with both teams serving up an entertaining 90 minutes of Football and a `share of the spoils` was the outcome (1-1) with both goals coming in a crazy last 5 minutes to the first half. Neilson headed the visitors ahead on 43 minutes however in the incident Ashfield`s Keeper & Centre half collided badly and the game was held up for treatment. Dominik Chiedu was unable to carry on however Max Clarke managed to get `stitched up` to continue & in added time Nathaniel Black headed the `field level following lovely work by McCrystal. The second half was `end to end` with both sides creating chances. The `field, unfortunately for the home support, missed a penalty with 15 minutes to go. Match Report and Pics now on.

• Ashfield have posted a Coaching vacancy for the Ashfield Academy at age Group 2018-19 Level on Saturday Mornings. Further details and Contracts are on `Ashfield Academy` Section of the Website.

• Ashfield agonisingly failed to take any points against Maybole FC at Stepford Park this afternoon (10/8/24) in the West of Scotland League Division 1 in a Match ruined by the gale force wind sweeping down the Park. An enjoyable first half spectacle saw the home side go ahead twice only to be pegged back by a determined Maybole side who utilised the wind to their advantage. The visitors then went ahead early in the second half & the `field failed to dent the Maybole back four with the wind behind them to leave the `field looking for their first points of the Season.  The `field will be disappointed at some of their misses today however must pick themselves up for already a crucial home Match next week against Irvine Meadow.   Match Report and Pics now on - Ashfield 2 Maybole 3.

• The `field met a team at the `top of their game` this afternoon as they succumbed to a heavy defeat in Barrhead. Despite a bright opening 20 minutes for the `field they found themselves two goals down courtesy of some tremendous finishing by Lee Roulston & Aaron Healy who both went on to have great games. A further two avoidable goals from a defensive point of view had the `field up against it going into the second half and they held their own before another couple of lapses late on ensured that the `field suffered their heaviest defeat since a 7-1 Scottish Cup defeat in 2019 at Glencairn. Match Report and Pics now on - Arthurlie 6 Ashfield 0.

• WELCOME BACK NEIL! | Ashfield F&AC are delighted to announce Neil Schoneville as our new manager. A former Ashfield player, most recently Lesmahagow player then manager. Neil joins us having played most recently with Newmains.

• Neil brings with him coaches Derek Wilson and Jonny McStay to make up our new management team.

• Ashfield Football Club can today (12/05/24) announce the departure of our Management Team led by Michael Oliver, by mutual agreement.

• They led the club in 76 competitive matches, winning 44 of those and leading the side to the WoSFL First Division at the first time of asking with a strong performance across season 2023/24 also which saw a run to the Quarter Finals of the South Challenge Cup and a top 5 finish in our division.

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