Dalgety Bay watch – Spartans set to face Swifts in City Cup clash

Posted on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024

The Spartans head across the Queensferry Crossing on Saturday to Dalgety Bay in a break from SPFL 2 where they will face Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts in the East of Scotland (City) Cup 1st Round (Kick-off 2.30pm).

After being scuppered by the snow last weekend, it will offer gaffer Douglas Samuel an opportunity to get match minutes into the legs of players who undoubtedly are keen to build on recent momentum that has offered a brace of 3-0 victories.

Our hosts ply their trade in EOS Division 1.  Whilst it has been a challenging start to the campaign for The Swifts, they had a decent cleansheet win over Hawick Royal Albert last month as they progressed in the Alex Jack Cup.

The Swifts enter the competition as winner of last season’s East of Scotland Qualifying Cup and they join the East of Scotland FA members playing in the SPFL in the competition.  The winners will play Edinburgh City in one semi-final whilst the winners of the Dunbar Utd v Bonnyrigg Rose tie head to Kelty for their shot at reaching the final.

The Spartans are four times winners of the ‘City’ Cup (4 times): 1998 | Livingston 1 Spartans 2 (Mitchell x2), 2005 | Berwick Rangers 1 Spartans 4 (Kader (x2), Antoni & Mitchell), Jan 2007 | Berwick Rangers 1 Spartans 2 (Young, Motion) and Apr 2008 | Berwick Rangers 2 Spartans 3 (O’Donnell x2, Preston).

Admission prices: Adults £8.00 / Concession £4.00 / Kids U16 Free – cash or contactless payments

Spectators who are driving to the game are encouraged to park on Harbour Way rather than directly outside the centre on Harbour Drive.

With light cloud and a gentle breeze forecast for Saturday afternoon, attendees can expect a fully stocked snack hut inside the ground for supporters to buy pies, tea, coffee, soft drinks etc.