FULL TIME Easthouses Lily 3–0 Edinburgh South A frustrating night for South despite a bright start. We created a number of good chances in the opening 35 minutes but couldn’t find the breakthrough before Easthouses struck first with a well taken effort from distance. We pushed hard for an equaliser before the break, but it just wouldn’t fall for us in front of goal. The second half was a different story. Easthouses tightened up and limited our chances, before doubling their l

NEXT UP The 1st team are back in league action tonight as we make the short trip to face Easthouses Lily under the lights. South come into this one in excellent form, making it 4 wins on the bounce in all competitions. Recent victories include a strong 4-2 win away to Whitehill Welfare and a 2-1 cup win over Edinburgh United, with the lads building real momentum. Sitting 6th in the table, we’ll be looking to keep that run going and continue climbing. Easthouses Lily have had

MAN OF THE MATCH | Blake Wales #17 A commanding performance in the middle of the park from Blake Wales today. Blake was absolutely tremendous throughout the 90 minutes, winning his headers, dominating tackles and keeping us ticking in possession. His composure on the ball and ability to start attacks was vital, while his leadership on the pitch was second to none. A real driving force in getting us through to the next round. A top performance and a fully deserved Man of the M

FULL TIME | Edinburgh United 1 - 2 Edinburgh South South book their place in the next round of the RJM Sports League Cup with a strong performance away from home. We started on the front foot and forced the United keeper into a couple of early saves before taking the lead. A clever flick on from Ginge found Stu, who was brought down in the box. Fletcher Hendry stepped up and calmly slotted his penalty into the side netting. South continued to control the game, dealing well wi

🏆 CUP DOUBLE HEADER THIS WEEK 🏆 A big week ahead for the club as both our 1st Team and U20s go in search of cup progression 👇 🔴 1st Team | RJM Sports League Cup – Round 2 We’re back at Paties Road on Saturday afternoon as we take on Edinburgh United, looking to secure our place in the next round. 🔴 U20s | League Cup Quarter Final Our young South side travel to Fife to face Oakley United, with a semi-final spot up for grabs in what promises to be a tough away tie. Two big

✍️ CONTRACT EXTENSION We’re delighted to confirm that Aiden Davies has signed a contract extension with Edinburgh South FC. After stepping up from our U20s last season, Aido has made a huge impact at senior level. Whether in the middle of the park, out wide or filling in at full back, his energy, determination and strength shine through every time he pulls on the shirt. His physical presence has been massive for the side this season, while his quality on the ball continues to

Man of the Match - Kenny O’Brien A superb performance in the middle of the park from Kenny O’Brien, who takes today’s Man of the Match award. Kenny battled tirelessly throughout, putting in a huge shift and grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck when it mattered most to help secure all three points for South. Alongside an excellent defensive display, Kenny also made his mark going forward - scoring his 12th goal of the season and providing his 11th assist, continuing an

FULL TIME Edinburgh South 3 Edinburgh University 2 A dramatic afternoon ends with South taking all three points in a thrilling contest. The visitors struck early after just two minutes when a break down the wing saw the ball flashed across the box. The first effort crashed off the bar before Mason Renton reacted quickest to turn home the rebound. Edinburgh University continued to threaten in the opening stages, but several excellent saves from Youssi Bejaoui kept South firmly

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