Forth Wanderers 3-2 Lesmahagow Juniors: Forth look good bet to go up after derby win

Last Saturday’s West of Scotland League Conference A derby between Forth Wanderers and Lesmahagow Juniors saw Forth prevail 3-2 at Kingshill Park.
By Craig Goldthorp
Published 28th Mar 2022, 13:03 BST
Updated 28th Mar 2022, 13:07 BST
Forth Wanderers manager Thomas DevineForth Wanderers manager Thomas Devine
Forth Wanderers manager Thomas Devine

With both teams now having three league games remaining this season, Forth are in eighth place with 46 points while Lesmahagow are in 12th spot on 31 points.

Ahead of league reconstruction next season, Forth are looking good to achieve a top nine finish which would see them promoted to a higher division.

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"If we finish ninth or above we will be playing division two next season which is effectively a promotion,” said Forth boss Thomas Devine.

This Saturday in the league, Forth are at home to Muirkirk Juniors while Lesmahagow visit Maryhill.

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