🏅 Man of the Match | Lucas McGarry A commanding display from Lucas McGarry earns him tonight’s Man of the Match award. Lucas was outstanding at the heart of the defence, showing aggression in every challenge, battling relentlessly against Camelon Juniors’ experienced attack and remaining composed whenever he was in possession. His reading of the game, physical presence and calmness on the ball were key throughout, producing a mature and assured performance from the defender.

FULL TIME | Edinburgh South 0-1 Camelon Juniors A narrow defeat at Paties Road tonight as a second-half strike from the edge of the box proved to be the difference between the sides. There were plenty of positives to take from the performance. The lads competed well throughout, showed great organisation and work rate, and created a number of promising opportunities that on another night could have changed the outcome. Despite the result, there were encouraging signs once agai

NEXT UP 👊 After opening our Premier Division campaign on the road, we return to Paties Road on Tuesday night as we take on Camelon Juniors. We’re looking forward to our first home league fixture of the season, and we’d love to see a big home support behind the boys. 🏆 East of Scotland Premier Division 🆚 Camelon Juniors 📍 Paties Road 🗓 Tuesday 28 July ⏰ 7:30pm KO 🤝 This match is proudly sponsored by Gilmerton Miners. We thank them for their continued support of Edinburgh

FULL TIME | St Andrews United 6-1 Edinburgh South A difficult afternoon in Fife as we fall to defeat on the opening day of the East of Scotland Premier Division. Ben McManus marked his competitive debut with our first-ever Premier Division goal, pulling one back on 36 minutes, but the hosts proved clinical and took the three points. It’s not the start we wanted, but it’s only the first game of a long season. We’ll learn from today’s performance, stick together and look to res

✍️ NEW SIGNING | LEWIS BUSHNELL We’re delighted to announce the signing of Lewis Bushnell ahead of the 2026/27 season. Lewis has caught the eye with a series of impressive performances throughout pre-season. His athleticism, composure on the ball, and willingness to put in the hard work have stood out from the very beginning. Capable of playing in multiple positions, Lewis has already shown how adaptable he is, giving the management team valuable options across the pitch. His

A huge thank you to Edinburgh Heat Team for sponsoring our 1st Team Training Kit for the 2026/27 season. 👏 Your support is hugely appreciated and plays a big part in helping the club continue to move forward. Thanks to your generosity, the lads are looking the part as they prepare for another exciting campaign in the East of Scotland Premier Division. On behalf of everyone at Edinburgh South FC, thank you for backing the club. We look forward to representing Edinburgh Heat T

✍️ Ryan Findlay Signs Permanently! We are delighted to announce that Ryan Findlay has signed permanently with Edinburgh South FC ahead of the 2026/27 season following a highly successful loan spell last campaign. Ryan quickly became an important part of the squad, with his outstanding attitude, electric pace and quick feet making him a constant threat in the final third. During his loan spell, he made 16 starts and 11 substitute appearances, scoring 4 goals, providing 2 assis

𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙄𝙎 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆! Our 2026/27 campaign gets underway this Saturday as we travel to face St Andrews United in our opening East of Scotland Premier Division fixture. It’s a tough first test on the road, but after earning promotion last season, it’s a challenge the lads will relish as we begin life in the Premier Division. Pre-season has been a positive one for South, with victories over Stoneyburn, Ormiston and Dalkeith, a hard-fought draw away to Musselburgh, and

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟳 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! The wait is over. Our 2026/27 fixture list has now been confirmed as we prepare for our first ever season in the East of Scotland Premier Division. The graphic includes all of our confirmed league fixtures, as well as our opening ties in the: 🏆 EOS Qualifying Cup 🏆 Alex Jack Cup Home fixtures are highlighted in bold, with all fixtures remaining subject to change throughout the season. We can’t wait to get the new campai

✍️ SAMI DOIG SIGNS FOR EDINBURGH SOUTH We’re delighted to welcome Sami Doig to Edinburgh South as he joins the club from Heriot-Watt University. A quick, agile left-sided player, Sami adds quality and versatility to the squad. Comfortable both going forward and defending, he provides an attacking threat with his trickery and ability on the ball, while also offering the defensive solidity to play a number of roles down the left. Sami is no stranger to the club, having come thr

Declan Roose Departs Edinburgh South Everyone at Edinburgh South would like to thank Declan Roose, who will leave the club at the end of his contract. A product of our youth pathway, Dec was part of our successful 2003 age group before enjoying a brief spell with our Under-20s. He then returned to the club to begin his first-team career and was a key member of our 2023/24 promotion-winning side, establishing himself as a regular in the team throughout the campaign. After taki

Pre-season is here! 🔴⚪ Our preparations for the 2026/27 season get underway this Saturday as we travel to Ormiston Primrose for the first of five pre-season friendlies. We’d love to see as many of the South support as possible over the coming weeks as the squad gets ready for our first ever East of Scotland Premier Division campaign. Check out our full pre-season schedule below. Mon the South! 🔴⚪

✍️ Ben McManus signs for Edinburgh South We're delighted to welcome Ben McManus to Edinburgh South from Arniston Rangers. Ben arrives with an excellent goalscoring record after finishing as Arniston's top scorer in each of the last two seasons, including 14 goals last campaign. A fast, direct attacker with an eye for goal, he adds another exciting dimension to the South attack. Ben particularly impressed us during last season's thrilling cup tie against Arniston, opening the

✍️ NEW SIGNING | CAMERON DAWSON We are delighted to welcome Cameron Dawson to Edinburgh South FC from Whitehill Welfare. Cammy arrives with an outstanding pedigree, having featured for Spartans, Penicuik Athletic, Dunbar United and most recently Whitehill Welfare. A prolific goalscorer throughout his career, he adds a different dimension to our attacking options with his physical presence, aerial ability and excellent hold-up play. Having scored 20 goals for Whitehill last se

✍️ NEW SIGNING | James Scobie Edinburgh South are delighted to announce the signing of James Scobie from Arniston Rangers. A fantastic technical player, James adds real quality and competition to the squad ahead of the new season. Having impressed in games against us over the years, we know first-hand the qualities he possesses. Comfortable across the midfield, James is excellent on the ball and his delivery from set pieces will be a huge asset as we prepare for life in the E

✍️ NEW SIGNING | DARRELL “DAWSON” YOUNG We’re delighted to welcome defender Darrell Young, better known as Dawson, to Edinburgh South. After taking some time away from football to travel, Dawson returns to the game with South, bringing with him a wealth of experience and leadership. Dawson spent over a decade at Penicuik, where he played a key role in the club’s success and established himself as a dependable and committed defender. A no-nonsense presence at the back, his exp

✍️ PLAYER UPDATE Edinburgh South FC can confirm that Dylan Cooney and David Thomson have joined Ormiston Primrose on permanent deals following the expiration of their contracts with the club. Both Dylan and Dav progressed through our youth pathway and Under 20s setup before earning permanent places in the First Team squad for the 2025/26 season. Dylan made his First Team debut and start in our victory over Crossgates Primrose early in the campaign, while Dav made 1 start and

✍️ CONTRACT EXTENSION We're delighted to confirm that Max Clark has signed on for another season with Edinburgh South FC. Max will enter his third season at the club after showing exactly what he's capable of throughout our promotion-winning campaign. Having seen his first season disrupted by injury, this year gave Max the opportunity to showcase his quality, and he certainly delivered. Patiently waiting for his chance, Max established himself as our main striker towards the

🎟️ 2026/27 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE 🎟️ As we prepare for our first season in the East of Scotland Premier Division, season tickets for 2026/27 are now available to purchase through our club shop. Like many clubs, we continue to face rising costs both on and off the pitch. While we've worked hard to keep prices as affordable as possible, a small increase has been necessary this season. We understand every pound matters, and we're incredibly grateful for the continued suppo

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐍 ✍️ We're delighted to confirm that club captain Kenny O'Brien has signed on for another season with Edinburgh South. Having captained the side for the last two seasons, Kenny has been at the heart of the club's success both on and off the pitch. His leadership, professionalism and relentless desire to win help drive standards throughout the squad, while his demands of those around him bring the very best out of his teammates. A fantastic role mo