Tweedmouth Rangers celebrate return to league action with a win

Goals from Sam Straughan and Dylan Gruter ensured it was a warm welcome home for Tweedmouth Rangers.

The side had been inactive for a month in the East of Scotland Third Division, so the 2-0 success against Livingstone United proved a real boost.

Sam Straughan scored in the win. Picture: Tweedmouth Rangersplaceholder image
Sam Straughan scored in the win. Picture: Tweedmouth Rangers

Rangers travel to second-placed Cowdenbeath Central this weekend looking to build on the three points that put them in seventh spot – but just two points adrift of the hosts.

Runaway leaders Hawick Royal Albert are 12 points clear at the top, but there are only five points between second and ninth-placed Vale of Leithen.

Highfields United were beaten 4-2 at Tweeddale Rovers in the A Division of the Border Amateur League as the competition got back underway.

Mid-table United are at home to third-placed Chirnside United on Saturday.

Berwick Rangers ladies’ game at Hartlepool United in the NERWFL Northern was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

The Borderers are scheduled to host Birtley Town in the league on Sunday.

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