Football

11th July 2021 Edinburgh - Hearts and Fairydean Rovers competed for the Alfie Conn Memorial Cup at Oriam. Picture Thomas Brown

Hearts could join Rangers and Celtic in next season’s Lowland League
The Edinburgh club applied for inclusion alongside the Glasgow pair however this would require a change in the current format and would mean 19-teams taking part.

Gala Fairydean Rovers in action against Tweedmouth earlier in the tournament.

Gala Fairydean Rovers involved in dramatic semi-final penalty shoot-out

Gala Fairydean Rovers in action from earlier this season

Lowland League team up with FC United To Prevent Suicide

Photo: Natalie Martin

Girls' football on the up in the Borders as latest event hailed as success

Action shots from the Scottish Lowland League game between Gala Fairydean Rovers and Rangers B at Netherdale.

Celtic and Rangers B teams set to compete in Lowland League next season

Lowland League action from Netherdale

£500,000 investment secured to resurface the 3G pitch at Netherdale

Action from Gala Fairydean Rovers v Vale of Leithen. Inset Mikey Wilson. Picture: Thomas Brown.

Mikey Wilson's Vale of Leithen tenure starts with visit from Gala Fairydean Rovers

Grant Sandison leaves Vale of Leithen after five months in charge

Gala Fairydean Rovers in action against Celtic B at Netherdale. Photo Thomas Brown

Celtic come from behind to beat Gala Fairydean Rovers 2-1 at Netherdale

Martin Scott and Steve Craig

The day that Gala duo knocked Neil Lennon's Celtic out of the Scottish Cup

Heal and Harrow at the Eastgate Theatre this weekend

Cinema, theatre and sport available in region this weekend (weather permitting)

Steve Craig with Martin Scott

Celtic's talented youngsters coming to Netherdale on Saturday (Weather permitting)

Gala Fairydean Rovers boss Martin Scott Photo Thomas Browns

Gala Fairydean Rovers demolish high-flying Bonnyrigg with five-star performance

Graffiti at Vale of Leithen's stand - Photo Vale of Leithen

Vale of Leithen's stand vandalised and set on fire - investigation underway

Bradford City manager Derek Adams. Photo Isaac Parkin/PA Wire.

Bradford City boss Adams tips Scott and Craig partnership to succeed at Netherdale

Gala Fairydean Rovers FC Community Trust Chairman Ross Buchan with some of the donations from fans

Successful Foodbank appeal at Netherdale ahead of Gala Fairydean Rovers game

Netherdale Stadium home of Gala Fairydean Rovers

Gala Fairydean Rovers Community Trust to hold Foodbank collection tomorrow

Neil Hastings leaves Gala Fairydean Rovers with 'fond memories'

Neil Hastings leaves Gala Fairydean Rovers with 'fond memories'

Action from Vale of Leithen v Gala Fairydean Rovers from earlier in the season. Photo Thomas Brown

Gala Fairydean Rovers game against Vale of Leithen postponed

Rangers youngsters celebrate a goal on their last visit to the Borders. Photo Thomas Brown

Rangers fans get chance to check out talented youngsters against Vale of Leithen

Rangers B in action at Netherdale. Photo Thomas Brown

Vale of Leithen warn fans over fake Rangers ticket sellers

Nehterdale - photo Gala Fairydean Rovers

Foodbank collection at Netherdale to be rescheduled after match postponed

Grant Sandison Vale of Leithen manager - Photo Helen Barrington

Grant Sandison believes Vale can cause problems for on-form Stirling University

Netherdale Stadium.

Iconic Netherdale stand to reopen for start of next season

17th July 2021 Galashiels - Gala's Ben Herdman hobbled off early in the first half in the Lowland League game between Gala Fairydean Rovers and East Stirlingshire on Saturday. The visitors ran out 3-0 winners on the day.

Crowdfunding appeal to help Gala defender passes half-way mark

Grant Sandison and his staff - Photo Helen Barrington

Vale of Leithen give league leaders Bonnyrigg a run for their money

Scotland v Moldova kick off time and how to watch live on TV TONIGHT

Scotland v Moldova kick off time and how to watch live on TV TONIGHT

Vale in action against Gala Fairydean Rovers earlier in the season

Vale of Leithen face biggest game in years away to fellow strugglers Gretna 2008

Pat Nevin The Accidental Footballer

Pat Nevin loves coming back home to the sensible pace of life in the Borders

Vale of Leithen Head Coach Grant Sandison

New Vale boss determined to help the club avoid relegation from Lowland League

York City fans Stu Spencer, Pete Fountain, John Fountain, Pete Brandon at Netherdale

Four York City fans make 'pilgrimage' to Netherdale to visit their seats

Gala Fairydean Rovers

Peebles Rovers face difficult cup tie in Prestonpans

Gala manager Neil Hastings. Photo: Thomas Brown

Fifth victory in a row for on-form Gala Fairydean Rovers at Gretna

Melrose youngsters display new strip

Melrose FC plan ambitious expansion programme as player numbers exceed 200

Gala Fairydean Rovers game against the University of Stirling postponed

Vale of Leithen: Chris Anderson steps down as manager of Innerleithen club

Vale of Leithen: Chris Anderson steps down as manager of Innerleithen club

The South Yorkshire club trained at Whitestone Park. Photo: Doncaster Rovers

Doncaster Rovers boss "had a great time" during team bonding visit to Peebles

Football: Vale of Leithen set to take on Peebles Rovers at Victoria Park

Football: Vale of Leithen set to take on Peebles Rovers at Victoria Park

George Fraser, the chairman of the Lowland League (inset), issued a statement

Football: 'Majority' of Lowland League want Rangers and Celtic sides to join

Vale of Leithen playing a Celtic side in a friendly in 2018. Photo: Helen Barrington

Football: Borders teams could face Rangers and Celtic sides if plans are backed

Vale of Leithen manager Chris Anderson (centre) with his coaching team John Brogan and Ger Rossi

'Disgrace': Vale of Leithen furious after Lowland League ends on points average

Gala Fairydean Rovers v Kelty Hearts

Coronavirus: Borders football now has 'no return date set' after latest decision

Gala Fairydean Rovers v Kelty Hearts earlier this season

Coronavirus: Borders football suspended further after SFA decision

Gala Fairydean Rovers in action against Stirling Uni. Photo: Debi Ritchie

Coronavirus: Football suspended for lower leagues amid rising cases

Live: Vale of Leithen vs Civil Service Strollers in the Lowland League

Live: Vale of Leithen vs Civil Service Strollers in the Lowland League

Vale of Leithen coaching staff: John Brogan, Chris Anderson and Ger Rossi

Vale suffer ninth loss of the season against Cumbernauld

Vale of Leithen host East Stirlingshire in the Lowland League

RECAP: Vale of Leithen vs East Stirlingshire in the Lowland League

LIVE: Vale of Leithen vs BSC Glasgow in Lowland League

RECAP: Vale of Leithen vs BSC Glasgow in Lowland League

Vale of Leithen are playing Berwick Rangers in the opening weekend of Lowland League action

RECAP: Berwick Rangers vs Vale of Leithen in opening weekend of Lowland League

Vale of Leithen FC have seen their Victoria Park ground left in a mess by vandals. Photo: Helen Barrington

'Heartbreaking': Vandals target Peeblesshire football ground

Vale will play in Lowland League next season

Vale will play in Lowland League next season

Chris Anderson, centre, believes the season should be null and noid if games can't resume in the new few weeks. Photo: Helen Barrington

Vale boss: 'null and void' the season

Civil held Bonnyrigg to a draw at New Dundas Park. Photo: Thomas Brown

Lowland League round-up: Rose held by Strollers

Vale chairman Stuart Robertson believes the game shouldn't have been postponed

Pitch row as crunch relegation clash called off an hour before kick off