Match Preview: Ratho Athletic vs Leith Athletic

Match Preview: Ratho Athletic vs Leith Athletic

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 14th December 2024

⏰ Kick-off: 2:00 pm

📍 Venue: Ratho Park

Ratho Athletic welcomes Leith Athletic to Ratho Park this Saturday for a crucial LEAFA Premiership clash. After last week’s fantastic 3-1 victory over Edinburgh University, Ratho is determined to build momentum and secure another positive result in their final game before the festive break.

A Tale of Two Seasons

Leith Athletic, recently promoted to the Premiership, have taken the league by storm. Sitting 3rd with an unbeaten record of four wins and two draws from six games, they’ve quickly established themselves as one of the division’s top sides. Their mix of attacking flair and defensive solidity makes them a tough opponent for any team.

Ratho, meanwhile, has been no stranger to hard-fought battles this season. Having drawn three of their six league games, the team has shown resilience but had been waiting for a breakthrough win—until last week’s brilliant performance against Edinburgh Uni. That victory lifted Ratho to 9th in the table and provided a much-needed confidence boost.

A Chance for Redemption

The last time these two sides met, Leith claimed a narrow victory, with Ratho missing several key players. With a stronger squad available this weekend and home advantage, Ratho will be aiming to turn the tables and show how far they’ve come since that defeat.

Finishing the Year on a High

This match marks the final fixture of 2024, and both teams will be eager to head into the festive break on a positive note. For Ratho, it’s a chance to build on last week’s win and climb further up the table, while Leith will be looking to maintain their push at the top of the standings.

Match Details

• Kick-off: 2:00 pm

• Venue: Ratho Park

• Match Ball Sponsor: Connor Roofing Services

Join us at Ratho Park to cheer on the lads as they aim to finish the year in style. Let’s get behind the team and get they 3 points!