2020–21 Lowland Football League
| Season | 2020–21 |
|---|---|
← 2019-20 2021–22 → | |
The 2020–21 Scottish Lowland Football League will be the eighth season of the Lowland Football League, the fifth tier of the Scottish football pyramid system. Kelty Hearts are the reigning champions.
The league will consist of 17 teams with East of Scotland champions Bo'ness United being promoted after gaining their SFA membership in June 2020.[1][2]
Teams
Location of teams in 2020–21 Scottish Lowland Football League
The following teams changed division after the 2019–20 season.
To Lowland League
Promoted from East of Scotland League
Stadia and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Rangers | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Shielfield Park | 4,099 | 1,366 |
| Bo'ness United | Bo'ness | Newtown Park | 2,500 | 0 |
| Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | Bonnyrigg | New Dundas Park | 2,200 | 0 |
| BSC Glasgow | Alloa | Recreation Park[a] | 3,100 | 919 |
| Caledonian Braves | Motherwell | Alliance Park | 500 | 100 |
| Civil Service Strollers | Edinburgh | Christie Gillies Park | 1,569 | 100 |
| Cumbernauld Colts | Cumbernauld | Broadwood Stadium | 7,936 | 7,936 |
| Dalbeattie Star | Dalbeattie | Islecroft Stadium | 1,320 | 100 |
| East Kilbride | East Kilbride | K Park | 660 | 400 |
| East Stirlingshire | Falkirk | Falkirk Stadium[b] | 7,937 | 7,937 |
| Edinburgh University | Edinburgh | New Peffermill Stadium | 1,100 | 100 |
| Gala Fairydean Rovers | Galashiels | 3G Arena, Netherdale | 2,000 | 500 |
| Gretna 2008 | Gretna | Raydale Park | 1,030 | 138 |
| Kelty Hearts | Kelty | New Central Park | 2,181 | 353 |
| The Spartans | Edinburgh | Ainslie Park | 3,612 | 534 |
| Stirling University | Stirling | Forthbank Stadium[c] | 3,808 | 2,508 |
| Vale of Leithen | Innerleithen | Victoria Park | 1,500 | 0 |
- Notes
- ^ BSC Glasgow are ground-sharing with Alloa Athletic due to the lack of a suitable venue in Glasgow.
- ^ East Stirlingshire are ground-sharing with Falkirk.
- ^ Stirling University are ground-sharing with Stirling Albion.
All grounds are equipped with floodlights, except Victoria Park (Vale of Leithen).
Personnel and kits
| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Rangers |  Ian Little
|
Euan Smith
|
Hummel | Michael Guthrie Developments |
| Bo'ness United | Max Christie
|
Stanno | Express Taxis | |
| Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | Robbie Horn
|
Jonathan Stewart
|
Macron | G. Fitzsimmons and Son |
| BSC Glasgow | Stephen Swift
|
Ross McMillan
|
Joma | Nicholson Accountancy |
| Caledonian Braves | Ricky Waddell
|
Alan Reid
|
Macron | |
| Civil Service Strollers | Gary Jardine
|
Mark McConnell
|
Legea | Futurity Financial Services |
| Cumbernauld Colts | Craig McKinlay
|
Stephen O'Neill
|
Uhlsport | MES Ltd |
| Dalbeattie Star | Ritchie Maxwell
|
Joma | Solway Plant Hire | |
| East Kilbride | Stephen Aitken
|
Craig Malcolm
|
Joma | Enviro-Clean |
| East Stirlingshire | Derek Ure
|
EV2 Sportswear | EV2SPORTSWEAR.COM | |
| Edinburgh University | Dorian Ogunro
|
 Finn Daniels-Yeomans
|
PlayerLayer | TWEDEX |
| Gala Fairydean Rovers | Neil Hastings
|
Danny Galbraith
|
Adidas | Five Star Taxis |
| Gretna 2008 | Rowan Alexander
|
 Joe Jackson
|
Macron | Welzh Wertzeug |
| Kelty Hearts | Barry Ferguson
|
Gary Cennerazzo
|
Joma | The Conservatory Converters |
| The Spartans | Douglas Samuel
|
Adam Corbett
|
Macron | Arthur McKay |
| Stirling University | Chris Geddes
|
VSN | Mackay Clinic | |
| Vale of Leithen | Chris Anderson
|
Ger Rossi
|
Adidas | WillSweep |
League summary
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berwick Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Pyramid play-off |
| 2 | Bo'ness United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | BSC Glasgow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Caledonian Braves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Civil Service Strollers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Cumbernauld Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Dalbeattie Star | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | East Kilbride | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | East Stirlingshire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Edinburgh University | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Gretna 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Kelty Hearts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | The Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible relegation to Tier 6 |
| 16 | Stirling University | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Tier 6 |
| 17 | Vale of Leithen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: SLFL BBC Sport Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Results
Lowland League play-off
A play-off competition is expected to take place between the winners of the 2020–21 East of Scotland Football League, the 2020–21 South of Scotland Football League, and the 2020–21 West of Scotland Football League, subject to clubs meeting the required licensing criteria for promotion.
References
- ^ "Linlithgow Rose boss Brown Ferguson applauds Lowland League for authorising Bo'ness United promotion". www.linlithgowgazette.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Day of destiny as Bo'ness Utd set for Lowland League place". www.falkirkherald.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2020.