How the amateur leagues line up next term

Jun 26 2009 by Mike Wilson

FOUR leagues of 12 and a Fourth Division of nine clubs will compete in Ayrshire amateur football next season.

Newcomers are Auchinleck Boswell, Doon Ams, Glenmuir Thistle, Kilbirnie Ams and Troon United.

The five leagues, which are again sponsored by Lindsay Fencing (Irvine), were approved at the formation meeting last Thursday. The big kick-off is on Saturday, August 15.

Premier League: Auchinleck Utd, Broomlands, Carrick (promoted), Clark Drive, Dean Th, Galston Utd, Glenburn MW, Hurlford Th, Knockentiber, Troon Ams, West Kilbride, Winlinton Wolves.

First Division: Ardrossan CR, Dailly, Dalmellington Utd (promoted), Dalry Utd, Darvel Vics, Largs Utd, Lochan, Mauchline Utd (relegated), Mossblown (relegated), Onthank, Prestwick (promoted), Tarbolton.

Second Division: Beith, Belmont, Craigie (third placed club), Dirrans Ath (promoted), Dunlop Corinthians (promoted), Fenwick Th, Girdle Toll Utd, Kilmarnock Town, Minishant, Newmilns (relegated), Stevenston Utd, Whitletts Victoria.

Third Division: Ardeer Rovs (relegated), Ayr AFC, Catrine (relegated), Crookedholm (promoted fourth placed club), Crosshill Th, Drongan Utd, Loudoun, Muirkirk, Stewarton Utd (promoted), Vale of Girvan, Wallacetoun SC (promoted third placed club), West Kirk Th (promoted).

Fourth Division: Auchinleck Boswell, Doon, Glenmuir Th, Kilbirnie (all new clubs), Kilmarnock AFC (relegated), Largs Kintyre, Symington Caledonian, Troon AFC, Troon Utd (new club).