Primrose’s season finally begins

Crossgates Primrose had their opener at Dundonald postponed at the weekend meaning they open their season at home tonight against Broxburn Athletic.

The visitors were more fortunate on Saturday and started with a 1-1 draw at home to Bo’ness United.

Primrose manager Alan Campbell expects to have a full squad available for the game.

Hill of Beath had to come from behind to draw at Sauchie on Saturday but left it very late, with Lewis Payne’s equaliser coming in the fourth minute of added time.

Manager Kevin Fotheringham knows it will not be any easier at home to Jeanfield Swifts this evening after the Perth side thrashed Camelon 7-2 at Riverside Stadium.

The Haws are still without Stuart Hall, Russell Grierson, Steven Peggie and Jake Mitchell but Daniel Watt is available after suspension.

Swifts boss Ross Gunnion is in a far better position, with a full squad available for the short trip south to Kiers Park Conference A

Burntisland Shipyard will try to get the season started for a second time as they host HeriotWatt University.

Shippy’s game at the weekend against Oakley United fell foul of Friday night’s rain and was postponed.

Oakley United travel north to take on St Andrews United at Barnetts Park.

Saints were comfortable winners 3-0 over Heriot-Watt at the weekend and manager Andy Brown will be looking for more of the same.

Saints are able to welcome back Michael Fleming after he missed Saturday’s win but are still without Jason Penman and Nik Rendal.

Oakley manager Stewart Kenny has a full squad available for the trip to northeast Fife.