By John Armour
Johnstone Burgh will make the 100-mile journey south to face Gretna FC 2008 at Raydale Park, Gretna, in the Scottish Lowland League West this Saturday, 17th October 2026.
Gretna FC 2008 currently sit in 12th place in the Scottish Lowland League West table with 10 points from 11 matches, having recorded three wins, one draw and seven defeats. In their most recent league match, The Anvils defeated Dalbeattie Star 5–1 at Islecroft Stadium on Saturday 26th September.
Johnstone Burgh currently sit in seventh place in the Scottish Lowland League West table with 18 points from 10 matches, having recorded five wins, three draws and two defeats.
In our most recent match, The Burgh defeated WoSFL Third Division side Eglinton FC 7–1 in the third round of the South Region Challenge Cup at Keanie Park last Saturday (10th October).
Gretna FC 2008 v Johnstone Burgh FC
Scottish Lowland League West
Saturday 17th October 2026 | 3:00pm
Raydale Park, Gretna DG16 5AP
Admission: Adults £14.00 | Over-65s £6.00 | Under-16s FREE | Under-12s must be accompanied.
Scottish Lowland League West
Saturday 17th October 2026 | 3:00pm
Raydale Park, Gretna DG16 5AP
Admission: Adults £14.00 | Over-65s £6.00 | Under-16s FREE | Under-12s must be accompanied.
Opposition Focus: Gretna FC 2008
• Founded: 2008
• Nicknames: The Black and Whites or The Anvils
• Home Ground: Raydale Park, Gretna
• Driving Distance from Keanie Park: 100 miles
• Capacity: 1,140 (seated)
• Playing Surface: 3G
• Manager: Vinnie Parker
• 2025/26 Season: Finished 17th in the Scottish Lowland League
• Current League Position: 12th
• Most Recent Match: Won 1–0 away from home against Highland League side Nairn County in the First Round of the Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup on Saturday 10th October.
• Top Scorer: Iain Anderson – 13 goals
Honours
• East of Scotland Football League First Division
◦ Winners: 2010–11
• East of Scotland City Cup
◦ Winners: 2012–13
• East of Scotland Qualifying Cup
◦ Winners (2): 2009–10, 2012–13
• Alex Jack Cup
◦ Winners: 2008–09
• Lowland League Cup
◦ Runners-up (2): 2014–15, 2015–16
• Southern Counties FA Challenge Cup
◦ Winners: 2024–25
◦ Winners: 2010–11
• East of Scotland City Cup
◦ Winners: 2012–13
• East of Scotland Qualifying Cup
◦ Winners (2): 2009–10, 2012–13
• Alex Jack Cup
◦ Winners: 2008–09
• Lowland League Cup
◦ Runners-up (2): 2014–15, 2015–16
• Southern Counties FA Challenge Cup
◦ Winners: 2024–25
See you all in Gretna on Saturday!
