By John Armour
Johnstone Burgh travel to Broadwood Stadium on Saturday 12th September to face Cumbernauld Colts in The Scottish Lowland League West, in what will be the first ever meeting between the two clubs.
Cumbernauld Colts were formed in 1969. They faced a challenging period in the 90s, with several of their teams disbanding, but the club was re-branded in 1999 and built its way back up to what it is today. “The Colts” play their home matches at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld, which has a capacity of 8,086 and is all seated, and has an artificial 3G playing surface.
In 2015, the club was awarded full membership of the Scottish FA, and was elected to the Scottish Lowland Football League. Cumbernauld Colts won The Lowland League Cup on two occasions; firstly in 2018 when they beat Selkirk 3-1 at Netherdale, Galashiels, then again in 2026 when they beat Gala Fairydean Rovers 3-2 at Newtown Park, Bo’ness.
Cumbernauld Colts had a solid 2025/2026 season, finishing a very respectable 6th place in the Scottish Lowland Football League. “The Colts” have had a difficult start to their debut season in the new Scottish Lowland League West, with tough fixtures against the likes of Auchinleck Talbot, Largs Thistle, Kilwinning Rangers and Troon in their opening seven matches.
The club currently sits in 12th position on the table, on 6 points after seven matches played. Cumbernauld Colts were winless in their first six matches, recording three defeats and three draws, but they finally ended the winless run with an impressive 3-1 win away to Troon, at Portland Park, on Saturday 29th August.
In their most recent match, the club suffered a 3-0 home defeat to League Two side Kelty Hearts, in The KDM Evolution Trophy league phase on Tuesday 8th September.
Johnstone Burgh come into this weekend’s match full of confidence as they sit in 8th place on the table, on 11 points, after six matches played.
Since losing 3-1 to Pollok at Newlandsfield just over three weeks ago, the Keanie Park side have won their last three matches, the most recent victory being a routine 2-0 win over WoSFL Division 3 side Saint Anthony’s, at McKenna Park, in the second round of the South Region Challenge Cup last Saturday (5th September).
The draw for the third round of the South Region Challenge Cup will premiere at 7.00pm, this Thursday evening (10th September), on the South Challenge Cup Youtube channel. Johnstone Burgh will be ball #45 in the draw.
“See you all on Saturday!”
Cumbernauld Colts FC v Johnstone Burgh FC
Scottish Lowland League West
Saturday 12th September 2026, kick off 15:00
Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld G68 9NE
Admission prices: Adults £12.00/Concessions £7.00, One U16 FREE per paying adult.
