NEXT UP The first team return to action this Sunday as we host Edinburgh University in EOS First Division action at Paties Road. South go into the game off the back of another strong result, picking up a 4-2 victory away to Whitehill Welfare last weekend, a performance that showed the squad’s quality and resilience. The sides last met in August in an entertaining match that saw South run out 5-3 winners, and both teams will be aiming to pick up another important three points

MAN OF THE MATCH | Lewis Whitelaw 🧤 Today’s Man of the Match, sponsored by Silver Fox Cleaning Services, goes to Lewis Whitelaw after an outstanding performance between the sticks. Lewis was superb throughout the match, producing two huge point-blank saves to deny Whitehill and keep South in front during key moments of the game. He stayed big in one-on-one situations, commanded his area well and was constantly vocal in organising the defence. His distribution was excellent a

FULL TIME | Whitehill Welfare 2–4 Edinburgh South A brilliant afternoon for South as we take all three points after an entertaining 4–2 victory. Whitehill took the lead early on through Cammy Dawson, but South responded in style. Blake Wales produced a moment of quality to equalise - dropping the shoulder to beat his defender before calmly rolling the ball past the keeper. South then turned the game around. Kenny O’Brien’s cross was met by Jack Blaney whose first effort came

NEXT UP Edinburgh South return to First Division action this Saturday with a trip to Ferguson Park to face Whitehill Welfare. South come into the match full of momentum after a dramatic comeback last weekend. Trailing 4-1 away to Arniston Rangers, the squad showed incredible character to fight back to 4-4 before holding their nerve to win the penalty shootout and progress in the League Cup. Attention now turns back to the league, with South sitting 6th in the table with 29 po

MAN OF THE MATCH | Scott Clapperton On his first start for the club, Scott Clapperton put in a superb performance in the middle of the park. Showing real composure and experience, Clappy retained possession well, broke up play and helped organise the team throughout the game. His calmness on the ball allowed South to build attacks, while his presence in midfield provided the platform that proved vital in our comeback. Man of the Match sponsored by Silver Fox Cleaning Services

FULL TIME | Arniston Rangers 4–4 Edinburgh South South win 5–3 on penalties What a game in the RJM Sports League Cup. South were rocked early on and found themselves 3–0 down inside 20 minutes. Fletcher pulled one back with a sharp first-time finish to spark a response, but Arniston struck again just four minutes later to make it 4–1. The fightback began before the break. Ciaran Vaughan fired home a brilliant finish from Kenny O’Brien’s drilled free-kick, before Kenny O’Brien

Next Up | RJM Sports League Cup – 1st Round South turn their attention to cup action this Saturday as we travel to face Arniston Rangers in the 1st Round of the RJM Sports League Cup. After last week’s frustrating league defeat to Thornton Hibs, the lads will be determined to respond in the right manner and put in a performance that sets the tone for the weeks ahead. Arniston will provide tough opposition as they continue to compete strongly in the Second Division, and they’l

MAN OF THE MATCH | Jack Blaney #4 A colossal performance at the heart of our defence from Jack Blaney today. The centre half was an absolute rock from first whistle to last - throwing himself into blocks, dominating his duels and commanding everything in the air. Time and again he stepped up when it mattered most, putting his body on the line to protect the badge. Leadership, bravery and relentless defending. A proper defender’s performance. MOTM sponsored by Silver Fox Clean

Full Time at Paties Road. A frustrating afternoon as we fall to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Thornton Hibs in a tightly contested game. There was little to separate the sides over the 90 minutes, but a well taken finish following a corner proved to be the difference after we were unable to fully clear our lines. Plenty of effort and commitment from the boys, but not the result we were after. We regroup and turn our focus to next week’s cup tie against Arniston Rangers. Everyon

NEXT UP | HOME RETURN We are back at Paties Road for the first time since 13th December as we welcome Thornton Hibs in what promises to be a hugely competitive afternoon. South ran out 2-1 winners away at Thornton earlier this season in a fierce and fiery encounter, and history tells us this one will be no different. Both sides love to play on the front foot and this will be the 10th meeting between the teams in just 5 seasons. Expect goals, strong challenges, quality footbal

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✍️ We are delighted to welcome Thomas Kay to Edinburgh South on loan until the end of the season from Berwick Rangers. A commanding presence between the sticks, Thomas has already made a big impression in training with his shot-stopping, bravery and vocal leadership. The young goalkeeper brings real presence in the box, quick reactions and the confidence to organise the defence in front of him. With huge potential and a hunger to develop, we are excited

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✍️ We are delighted to welcome Scott Clapperton to Edinburgh South. A composed yet combative midfielder, Scott brings experience, quality and real presence to the heart of the park. Comfortable on the ball, strong in the tackle and with an excellent reading of the game, he adds a huge boost to our midfield options. Having played at both Lowland League and East of Scotland Premier level, Scott’s pedigree and understanding of the game are clear to see, and

TRANSFER NEWS Ben Galloway has completed a permanent move to Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts. Everyone at Edinburgh South would like to thank Ben for his time, effort and commitment during his spell at the club. He has been a great presence in the squad and we wish him nothing but success in the next chapter of his football journey. All the best, Ben.

GAME OFF ❌ Unfortunately tomorrow’s match away to Kirkcaldy & Dysart has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Following the poor weather so far this week and further heavy rain expected overnight and into tomorrow, the pitch at Bodywyse Autocare Park has been deemed unplayable. A new date will be confirmed in due course.

NEXT UP ➡️ We hit the road this Saturday as we travel to face Kirkcaldy & Dysart in a huge league clash at Bodywyse Autocare Park. The hosts edged the last meeting 1-0 at Paties Road earlier this season in a frustrating afternoon for South, and the boys are determined to put that right this time around. With a winning start to 2026, we’ll be looking to keep the momentum going and close the gap on the promotion places. 🆚 Kirkcaldy & Dysart 📍 Bodywyse Autocare Park 🗓 Saturda

Lee Taggart signs on until 2026–27 We are delighted to confirm that Lee Taggart has extended his stay with the club through to the end of the 2026–27 season. Since arriving just over a year ago, Lee has made a huge impact. The towering defender brings an aerial threat, real pace and all-round defensive quality to the back line. While this season has unfortunately been disrupted by injuries, he has still made his mark with 13 appearances, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 Man of the Match a

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🔴⚪ We are delighted to welcome Declan Roose back to Edinburgh South. Declan is no stranger to the club, having been part of our successful 2003 age group that went on to win a league title before enjoying a spell with our U20s. After moving on to Whitehill Welfare, Dec returned to pull on the South shirt again and played a key role in our promotion-winning side. After taking some time out of football last season, he is back refreshed, hungry and ready

Contract Extension ✍️ We are delighted to announce that Stuart Martin has signed a new deal keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season. Quite simply, Stuart is Mr Edinburgh South. Adored by everyone connected to the club, his relentless work rate, driving runs with the ball and eye for goal make him a constant threat every time he steps on the pitch. Having come through the boys club and re-joined us for our East of Scotland journey, he has consistently been

❌ MATCH OFF Unfortunately yesterday’s match at Paties Road vs Crossgates Primrose was postponed following a pitch inspection due to a waterlogged goalmouth. A new date will be confirmed and shared as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone for your understanding and we hope to see you all back at Paties Road soon.

✍️ CONTRACT EXTENSION We’re delighted to confirm that Ciaran Vaughan has signed a contract extension to remain with Edinburgh South for another season. Our star striker was a standout performer last season and has carried that form straight into this campaign, contributing 6 goals, 3 assists and a Man of the Match award in 18 appearances so far. Ciaran’s dazzling feet and electric pace make him a constant threat for defenders, but it’s his relentless work rate and tireless ru