MATCHDAY PREVIEW ⚽ Next up, our U20s are on the road to face Tynecastle FC at Saughton 3G this Friday, 7th November (20:00 KO)! With both teams level on points in the league, it’s shaping up to be a tight and exciting battle as each side looks to climb the table and take home a crucial three points. 💪 Come along and show your support for the lads in what promises to be a great game under the lights! ❤️🤍 📍 Saughton 3G 🕗 Kick-off: 20:00

Man of the Match: Declan Paterson Dec was immense up and down the left yesterday — rock solid defensively and a real threat going forward, whipping in some superb balls that kept the Bathgate defence busy all afternoon.

Edinburgh South fell 1-0 at home to Bathgate Thistle yesterday — a few good chances for the hosts before the visitors snatched all 3 points 12 minutes from time. Tough one to take. Saturday's starting lineup was as follows TWITTER TIMELINE KICK OFF-Bathgate get us underway. HALF TIME-A couple chances a piece but still goalless at Paties Road. 2ND HALF- Kenny O’Brien gets us underway for the 2nd half. 78- Bathgate take the lead on the counter against the run of play 0-1. 90- S

🏠 Next Up at Paties Road! After last week’s dramatic late winner vs Luncarty, the boys are buzzing for another big home clash! 🔴⚪ We host Bathgate Thistle this Saturday in what’s the first ever meeting between the sides — and it’s set to be a cracker! 💥 📅 Sat 1st Nov ⏰ 14:00 📍 Paties Road

Saturday’s Man of the Match was Charlie Stewart! Full of energy and determination down the flank, driving the team forward from full-back and capping it off with a crucial goal. Charlie had an outstanding performance from start to finish!

Edinburgh South 3-2 Luncarty Blake Wales fired South ahead before two quick goals put the visitors in front at the break. Despite playing nearly an hour with 10 men, South were relentless — Charlie Stewart levelled it and Stu Martin won it with the last kick! What a shift! The South starting lineup was as below with 2 changes from last weeks defeat to Kirkcaldy. In come Blaney and Martin in replace of McGarry and Davies. A return to the squad for free scoring 20’s forward Jam

MOTM 🏆 – Dougray McKenzie A true leader at the back tonight — organised the defence brilliantly, won every header and tackle, and played some excellent forward passes. Capped it all off with a clinical finish from a corner to open his 20s account 👏

FULL TIME ⚽️🔥 A clinical performance from the boys on Friday night! Off the back of last week’s strong cup win, we turned our focus back to league action — and started fast, with goals from JC and Sam giving us a two-goal lead inside the first four minutes. We kept the ball well and dominated the half, adding further goals from Carson, Yusef, and second strikes from JC and Sam to head into the break in full control. A few changes at half time but no drop in intensity — Sam c

📅 Next Up: Luncarty (H) 🏟️ Paties Road 🕝 Saturday 25th October | Kick-off 14:30 After a tough result against Kirkcaldy last weekend, South will be looking to bounce back and build some momentum heading into a tough spell of games. The sides met on the opening day of the season, playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw — and this weekend promises to be another exciting contest! 🔴⚪ Come down and get behind the lads as they look to kickstart a strong run of form! 💪

🔥 NEXT UP: EDINBURGH COLLEGE 🔥 Our U20s are back under the lights this Friday night as we welcome Edinburgh College to Holy Rood HS! The two sides met just five weeks ago in the cup, where South ran out 9–2 winners, and after last week’s 2–1 victory over Brechin, the boys are full of confidence and ready to go again. 💪 📅 Friday 24th October 📍 Holy Rood HS ⏰ 7:45PM KO Come down and get behind the lads! 🔴⚪️

POTM ⭐️ Sarah Connolly won a landslide vote for Player of the Match in Sunday's impressive 3-0 away win over Penicuik, with the experienced all-rounder performing brilliantly in defence AND midfield over the course of 90 minutes. What a shift!

South maintain their 100% winning record in the new league season with a 3-0 away win at Penicuik Athletic. 🆚Penicuik Athletic ⏰2pm KO 📍Montgomery Park The South starting lineup was as follows TWITTER TIMELINE 0'| KO v Penicuik! 32’ | GOALLLL to South - Emma Hume Great strike from the edge of the box from Emma into the top of the goal! Emma is sponsored by B&K Hume Groundworks Ltd Penicuik 0 - 1 South HT | Penicuik 0 - 1 South 45’ | GOALLLL to South - Own Goal A perfect cor

🎯 MAN OF THE MATCH | #10 Fletcher Hendry 🎯 Fletcher was instrumental in everything positive Edinburgh South FC did today. He worked tirelessly from start to finish, showing great composure on the ball and driving the team forward at every opportunity. 💪⚽ A true leader in attack and a well-deserved MOTM performance! 👏 🔴⚪ Edinburgh South FC 💼 MOTM sponsored by Silver Fox Cleaning Services 🏠 Player sponsor: Blake Wales — HWM Mortgages

🔴 Edinburgh South 0–1 Kirkcaldy & Dysart ⚫️ A frustrating afternoon at Paties Road. South created several good chances but couldn’t find the finishing touch, and a single Kirkcaldy goal proved decisive. Plenty of positives in the performance — but nothing to show for it today. We go again next week 💪 The South starting line up was as below TWITTER TIMELINE 0’ | Kirkcaldy get us underway 9’ | Kenny’s corner is deep to Lee who heads it back in. Lucas attempts a sort of overhe

Next match - Away⚽️ 🆚 @PenicuikAthWFC 📅 Sunday 19th 🕑 2:00pm KO 📍Montgomery Park 🎟️ Free Mon the South 💪🏼

POTM ⭐️ Great to see Anna get on the scoresheet last Sunday. She’s been putting in strong performances every week, so it’s brilliant to see her hard work finally rewarded with a goal. 📣Anna is still available for sponsorship!Reach out in DM for more info

🏆 MAN OF THE MATCH | Calvin Edger 🏆 An absolute engine down the left flank tonight! Calvin was up and down all game — rock solid defensively and a real threat going forward. Never let his winger past him once and won countless towering headers at the back. A brilliant all-round performance and a huge part of tonight’s massive away win. Well deserved, Calvin! 👏🏻

FULL-TIME | Brechin City U20s 1–2 Edinburgh South U20s Combined Challenge Cup | Away Win ✅ What a response from the boys! 💪 After last week’s disappointment, the lads bounced back in style with a brilliant performance away to Brechin City on Friday night. Brechin started strong and moved the ball well, but South defended superbly and always looked dangerous on the break with JC and Conor causing problems down the right. ⚽ JC bulldozed his way through to give South a deserved

⚽️ Matchday Preview ⚽️ We face Kirkcaldy & Dysart this weekend! The sides met 3 times last season — both winning at home before Kirkcaldy edged a semi-final on penalties. South look to keep up the push at the top while Kirkcaldy aim to show what they’re capable of.

📣 MATCH PREVIEW | Combined Challenge Cup – 1st Round Next up for the lads, it’s a long trip north as Edinburgh South U20s take on Brechin City U20s this Friday evening at the Seven Acres Pavilion (KO 20:00) ⚽️ After a narrow defeat away to Newtongrange Star last weekend, South will be looking to bounce back and rediscover their form. It won’t be easy, though — Brechin have been in strong form this season, losing just once so far. A big test and a big opportunity for our youn