It’s been a couple of weeks break for the West District, but we’re back with a full fixture card this weekend!
Over the break, Helensburgh played in division one, defeating Uddingston 3rd XI 4-3 but then losing to Rottenrow 2-1. Giffnock hosted Clydesdale 3rd XI and were close to point, but a late goal from Clydesdale saw them maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Glasgow University 3rd XI got their season well and truly underway in division 2, with a victory over Dumfries. They lost to Hillhead 5B the following week. Dumfries also played a second game, defeating Hillhead 5B 5-4, in an exciting game. The only other game saw Clydesdale 5th XI maintain their impressive start to the season with an 8-1 demolition of Hillhead 7th XI.
Unbeaten Clydesdale 3rd XI have yet to drop a point in division 1 this season. They head to the National Hockey Centre this weekend to take on Rottenrow. The two promoted sides face off against one another as Western 4th XI host Kelburne 3rd XI. Both teams will be eager to pick up points to move away from the dreaded relegation zone. Elsewhere, the district champions, Western 3rd XI, travel to take on Uddingston 3rd XI. Helensburgh host Hillhead 4th XI and Giffnock welcome Hillhead 3rd XI.
The ‘local’ derby match between Dumfries and Ayr takes place in division 2 this weekend. Ayr remain unbeaten but have only won once this season and will be hoping to pick up the three points at Dumfries. Dumfries have home advantage though and will be keen on building on the last games victory. Clydesdale 4th XI sit top of the table and are also unbeaten. They travel to Hillhead 5A looking to keep up to the unbeaten run. Glasgow University 3rd XI are in good form too, but will face the tricky task of Rottenrow 2nd XI, who are looking for their first points of the season. Elsewhere, GHK host Uddingston 4th XI and Hillhead 5B travel to Greenock 2nd XI.
Helensburgh 2nd XI are back in action after nearly a month without hockey. They are heading to Auchenhowie to take on promoted side Western 5th XI. Western have had a decent start to the season with a win, a draw, and a loss, but will be keen to put a marker on the league with three points at home. Anchor are hosting Strathclyde University 2nd XI, a game which threw up a couple of big results last season – Anchor won the most recent an astonishing 9-0. The other game in division three sees Hillhead 6th XI take on Uddingston 5th XI.
Division four has three games to offer, with Hillhead 7th XI hosting Helensburgh 3rd XI. Helensburgh are in good form and will be looking to secure three more points as they sit near the top of the table. Hillhead 8th XI have the long trip down to Dumfries, as they play Dumfries 3rd XI. The two sides are still in their first season of league hockey, so it could be interesting game. Giffnock 2nd XI host Dumfries 2nd XI with both sides keen to build momentum after wins in their last games.
