Spartans set for cross-border clash with the Clarets

Posted on Friday, July 16th, 2021

Ainslie Park hosts a cross-border double header on Saturday afternoon when The Spartans take on Chelmsford City for the Ronnie Swan Trophy.

The Essex side, who ply their trade in the Vanarama National League South, head north for Dougie Samuel side’s final pre-season fixture ahead of next Tuesday’s Lowland League opener against Rangers B.

Ahead of the 3pm kick-off between the Senior sides, Les Atkinson’s Under 20s take on the Claret’s Academy side (12.15pm start).

This is the tenth time the Ronnie Swan Trophy has been played for, and the third English side to compete for it, following Blyth Spartans (twice) and Liverpool, the last side to lift the silverware in 2019. A resume of results can be found here

Our first programme of the new season will be available for sale at the game and also online via our club shop.

Tickets for our home games are available via the Fanbase app on your smart phone or you can pay by card at the gate.