❌ MATCH POSTPONED Following a pitch inspection, today’s fixture has been called off due to a small area of the pitch being waterlogged, making it unsafe for play. A frustrating one, but the correct decision. A rearranged date will be confirmed as soon as it is agreed. Thanks for your understanding. 🔴⚪

FULL TIME | Leith Athletic 1-2 Edinburgh South FC A huge three points on the road after a fast-paced, end-to-end contest. Leith took the lead in the first half after a ball in behind led to a low cross being turned home. South responded through sustained pressure, Fletcher winning the ball back before Murray Connolly squared for Stuart Martin to tap in the equaliser. South carried that intensity into the second half and found the winner when 18-year-old substitute James Chris

NEXT UP | AWAY DAY We are back in action tomorrow as South make the trip to Meadowbank Stadium to face Leith Athletic in our first fixture of 2026. Both sides go into the game level on points, with Leith arriving in form after scoring 10 goals across their last two outings. South will be fully focused on shutting down that momentum and making a strong start to the year. With the chance to leapfrog our hosts in the league, this one has all the ingredients for a big afternoon.

🔴⚪ Loan Extension Confirmed ⚪🔴 We’re delighted to confirm that Ryan Findlay has extended his loan with the club until the end of the season 🙌 Ryan has already made a big impact with 10 starts and 3 appearances off the bench, picking up 1 Man of the Match award along the way. His pace, energy and attacking threat have been a real asset, and we’re buzzing to have him with us for the run-in.

NEXT UP | Easthouses Lily (A) 🔴⚪️ We’re back in action this Saturday as South travel to the Newbattle Complex to face Easthouses Lily. After a thrilling 5-2 victory earlier in the season, the boys will be aiming to take another three points. With both sides coming off a three-week break without competitive football, expect plenty of energy, intensity and no shortage of drama in what is always a fiery encounter. ⏱️ 14:30 KO 📍 Newbattle Complex 📅 Saturday 10th January

❄️ MATCH POSTPONED ❄️ Due to freezing conditions and parks being unplayable with the forecast not giving any optimism of improvement in time for Saturday, the EOSFL allowed pitch inspections on Friday. Following a Friday pitch inspection at Ferguson Park, and after discussions with Whitehill Welfare, today’s fixture has been called off. The referee has ruled the surface unplayable as a result of frost and unsafe footing, and as a result, the match has been postponed. This is

MATCH OFF Unfortunately today’s fixture has been postponed due to damage to the goals, making the pitch unplayable. The game will be rescheduled in due course and we will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed. Thanks for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience.

Defeat at home this afternoon as South fall to a 2–1 loss against Heriot-Watt University. The game was evenly contested for large spells, but just before the break the visitors took the lead after Ben’s clearance was caught by the wind, allowing the Watt attacker to capitalise with a clinical finish. South had chances to get back into it, but the students doubled their advantage when the ball couldn’t be cleared to safety and the striker made no mistake for his second of the

It’s a big one at Paties Road tomorrow as 5th hosts 6th, with both sides eyeing three points and a chance to edge closer to those promotion places. South come into the game full of confidence after a convincing 4-0 victory last weekend, making it two wins on the bounce. Heriot-Watt arrive after an incredible 4-4 thriller against Crossgates, showing just how dangerous they can be going forward. Both sides are unbeaten in their last three and with plenty on the line, expect a c

Jack Blaney was incredible on Saturday. He won every battle, every header, and made sure we didn’t concede. On top of that he carried a real threat going forward and was unlucky not to score in the first half. A performance to be proud of from Jack.

A thrilling performance from South who put on a dominant display against Tynecastle. Kenny O’Brien fired us ahead from the spot before South turned it on in the second half. Stu Martin and Max Clark added to the scoring, with Kenny rounding things off at the death to seal a brilliant team performance. There were multiple strong performances across the park but a special mention goes to the defence and to Ben Galloway in goals for securing a well deserved clean sheet. TWITTER

📣 SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT We are delighted to welcome Kieran Swanson to Edinburgh South. Kieran joins after spending the last four years on a scholarship in the USA and made his debut as a trialist against Lochore a few weeks back. He now signs permanently after impressing the coaching staff. A strong and commanding full back, Kieran arrives with great pedigree from spells at Dunfermline, Raith Rovers and the Fife Elite Academy. Defensively solid with real power going forward,

🚨✍️ SIGNED We are delighted to confirm that Lucas McGarry has joined South on a permanent deal until the end of the 26/27 season. Lucas has impressed since arriving on loan from Haddington in August, making 10 appearances with 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 clean sheets and several stand out performances. Sponsored by: SO Barbers 💈

Next Up: Tynecastle FC (A) We make the short trip to Meggetland this Saturday for our first ever competitive meeting with Tynecastle. South come into the game encouraged by two strong performances and will be aiming to keep that momentum going as we push to climb back into those top spots in the league. Our hosts have had a mixed run of form but will be looking to kick on and leap frog the teams around them as we move into the Christmas period. Kick off 14:30 at Meggetland –

Today’s Man of the Match goes to Murray Connolly. Murray ran the show for South, looking dangerous every time he turned and drove forward. It was a hugely mature performance from such a young player, setting the tempo and causing Leith problems throughout. He topped off a brilliant display with a well taken goal and a sensational solo run that ultimately won the decisive penalty. A standout performance.

Edinburgh South 2 - 1 Leith Athletic South progress into the next round of the King Cup A strong first half saw South on top and deservedly ahead at the break thanks to a composed finish from the in form Murray Connolly. Leith equalised shortly after half time but South kept pushing, showing real grit and determination. The pressure finally paid off seven minutes from time when Fletcher Hendry stepped up and buried a crucial penalty to seal the win. A hard fought performance

Next up we welcome Leith Athletic to Paties Road this Saturday in cup action. South will be looking to build on last weeks strong performance against Armadale and carry that momentum into a big knockout test. Leith come into the game in great form after winning their last four matches and will be full of confidence. The visitors also came out on top in the last meeting at Paties Road with a 2-0 win earlier in the season. A huge chance for the boys to put things right and push

Captain Kenny led by example on Saturday with an industrious shift at both ends of the park. Involved in everything positive for South, he capped off a standout display with a brilliant assist and a superb goal line clearance in the dying moments. A real captain’s performance.

A back and forth classic saw two strong sides play out a thrilling 3-3 draw. Armadale raced two goals ahead before Blaney, Connolly and Martin turned the game on its head to put South 3-2 up. The visitors levelled with ten to go and both sides pushed for a winner, but neither could be separated in a breathless ninety minutes. The South Starting line up was as follows TWITTER TIMELINE KICK OFF: Blake Wales gets us underway. 12’| Armadale take the lead 1-0. HT'| South trail at

🏆 Man of the Match | Sponsored by Silver Fox Cleaning Services A strong performance from Lucas McGarry who won his headers and battles well throughout, keeping calm and composed at the back 👏🔴⚪️