MATCH PREVIEW: RATHO ATHLETIC VS TRANENT

🏟️ Venue: Winchburgh Academy

🕒 Kick-Off: 2:00 PM, Saturday

🗒️ Competition: LEAFA Premiership

This weekend, Ratho Athletic welcomes Tranent to Winchburgh Academy for a crucial LEAFA Premiership clash. Both teams are looking to turn their seasons around, with Ratho aiming to secure their first league victory and Tranent hoping to snap a poor run of form.

Current Standings

Tranent sits in 8th place, having played seven games, with 2 wins and 5 losses. Meanwhile, Ratho finds itself at the foot of the table but has only played four matches so far, earning 2 draws and 2 defeats. With fewer games played and a better recent record, Ratho will feel there’s still plenty of time to climb the league.

Form Guide

• Ratho Athletic: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss (last 5 games)

• Tranent: 5 losses (last 5 games)

Recent meetings between these sides have been closely fought, and Saturday’s match promises to be no different. Both teams are desperate for points, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Boost for Ratho

Ratho will be buoyed by the return of top goalscorer Ally McRitchie from suspension. Known for his clinical finishing and ability to influence big games, McRitchie’s presence is a huge boost for the squad.

Squad News

The squad for the game is:

Danny MacKenzie

Ryan Neilson

Jozef Dick

Scott Aitken

Dean Crane

Liam Gallacher

Adam Forrest

Kevin Hamilton

James Mabon

David Whelan

Ally McRitchie

Chris Hendrie

James Higgins

Monta Madjid

Reece Weir

Liam Ritchie

How to Follow

Can Ratho secure their first league win and begin their climb up the table? Be there to support the team at Winchburgh Academy for the 2:00 PM kick-off!

For those unable to attend, live updates will be available via the USQOR app. Download now and follow Ratho Athletic to stay connected with all the action.