Jeanfield advance with big win over Lochgelly

Je a n f i e l d Swifts are through to the second round of the Soccer Shop Direct Challenge Cup af ter a 5 -1 win over Lochgelly Albert.

The Perth side’s goals came from Gary Fergus (2), Reg McLaren, Connor Mc L a r e n and Pa u l Simpson.

Kelty Hearts move up to fifth in the Lowland League after a 3- 0 win over Dalbeattie Star at New Central Park.

Debutant Grant Anderson, who signed from Raith Rovers in midweek, gave Hearts the lead with the other goal coming from Ja m i e Stevenson.

Ke l ty host Va l e Leithen tomorrow.

In the East of Scotland League Premier Division all four Fife sides in action were beaten.

Hill of Beath Hawthorn lost 2-0 at leaders Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale on a disappointing afternoon for John Mitchell’s side.

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts went down 3-0 to Linlithgow Rose at Prestonfield, while Crossgates Primrose were beaten 4- 0 by Penicuik Athletic away from home.

Dundonald Bluebell’s inability to take full advantage of the chances created came back to haunt them at Meggetland against Tynecastle with Kevin Fotheringham’s side losing 2-0.

In the First Division, Rosyth won 6-1 at home to Coldstream with striker Gregg Pa g e grabbing four goals in the Conference A clash.

Mikey McMillan added a fifth on 63 minutes before a solo effort from Sean Johnstone in added time completed the rout.

St Andrews United beat Edinburgh United 2-1 at Clayton Caravan Park Recreation Ground.

The hosts opened the scoring after 13 minutes through Daryl Falconer but Edinburgh equalised midway through the first half. Owen Andrew restored the lead via the penalty spot on 55 minutes.

Kirkcaldy & Dysart went down 6-1 at Leith Athletic. John Soutar was the marksman for Kirkcaldy, while Martin Maughan grabbed a hattrick for Leith.

Kirkcaldy boss Craig Ness said: “We created chances but our of defending was really poor with nobody willing to take responsibility.”

Haddington Athletic are top after a 2-1 win over Edinburgh South.

Kennoway Star Hearts’ game against Dunipace was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

In Conference B, Lochore Welfare earned their first point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Hawick Royal Albert.

Aaron Wood put the visitors in front after just three minutes from the penalty spot and the visitors were in control until Hawick equalised on 75 minutes.

It was the Scott Sutherland show at East Shore Park as Newburgh demolished Eyemouth 11-0, with the Burgh man scoring six goals.

Burgh trialist Evan Stanfield grabbed four for a rampant Burgh side. Jamie Gay also netted.

Oakley United edged out Burntisland Shipyard 3-2 at Blairwood Park.

Stuar t L ove scored twice for O a k l e y, sandwiching a goal from Ja m e s Mc A t e e r. The Shippy goals came from Shaun Keatings and Ben Anthony.

Luncarty produced a professional performance as they won 1-0 at HeriotWatt University.

The Luncarty goal came from a Chris Anton penalty after 25 minutes.

The Preston Athletic versus Glenrothes game was postponed.

Three junior friendly matches sur vived the weather on Saturday.

Danny Cavanagh became the first goalscorer at L ochee Harp’s new ground as he gave Lochee United the lead in their derby clash.

Kevin Buchan made it 2-0 before Callum McLeary pulled one back with a fine 20-yarder.

Brechin Vics turned in an impressive second half performance to b e at Coupar Angus 5 -1 at Forfar Athletic’s Station Park. Scorers were Kyle Brown (2), Cammy Fraser, Euan Duff and Lawrie Mitchell.

East Craigie drew 1-1 with Premiership South outfit Syngenta.

The games between Forfar United and Scone Thistle, Forfar West End and Cruden Bay and Kirrie Thistle and Arbroath Vics were off.