First footers to Newtown Park were Cumbernauld Colts and the BU's were seeking a response from the away defeat suffered in the reverse fixture. In a mirror image of the clash of the sides at Newtown last season Bo'ness raced into a two goal lead only to concede in the second half to set up a nervy finish. Bo'ness dominated the first half and took the lead via a Matty Flynn header to complete a slick attacking move. A well worked setpiece finished off by Jamie McCormack doubled their advantage before the break. Colts grabbed a goal back in the second half which sparked a fightback but United held on for the points. POTM: Jamie McCormack.

United next played against the University of Stirling at Forthbank. A frenetic, end to end first half, with multiple chances created for both sides. Calum Rae and Danny Galbraith had tame efforts from great shooting positions within forty seconds of the game starting. The students took the lead in the 11th minute after good play from Jamie Penker on the right, his through ball found Jason Jarvis who found the corner of the net past the trialist keeper. Bo'ness got to grips with the game however and levelled in the 35th minute, the impressive Ryan Stevenson racing onto a pass to slot past the home keeper from the edge of the box. Stevenson and Kyle Johnston both had shooting opportunities in first half stoppage time that frustratingly never hit the target. Both teams huffed and puffed in the second half but neither keeper was really tested. POTM: Ryan Stevenson.

A trip to Sauchie in the EOS Qualifying Cup followed and a very entertaining game which went all the way the penalty kicks! Bo'ness edged the first half and were ahead at the break thanks to a Jamie McCormack strike. The second half was lit up with a marvellous 30 plus yard goal from Keir Macauley who lobbed the keeper after a sliced clearance. Chances followed to extend the lead but Sauchie grabbed a goal back then levelled with 15 minutes remaining. Devon Jacobs saw red in extra time for his second yellow but United held on to take the match to a penalty shoutout which they won 4-3. A home tie vs Musselburgh in the next round awaits.

POTM: Jamie McCormack.

The final match of the month was a disappointing draw at home to Edinburgh University. A wind affected match finished goalless and the best chances of the match probably fell to the visitors late on.

United Club POTM: Danny Galbraith.

INS/OUTS

Defender David Cross has signed on loan from Sauchie, Forward Cody McLeod has joined also on loan from parent club Motherwell. Kyle Johnston's loan spell from Stirling Albion has been extended.

Kieran Anderson has signed for Camelon in a permanent deal while the Michael McFarlane and Reis Peggie loan deals have expired. Thanks to all for their efforts in their time here.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

05/02 South Challenge Cup:

Beith Juniors vs Bo'ness United 1330 KO

08/02 East of Scotland Qualifying Cup:

Bo'ness United vs Musselburgh 1945 KO

12/02 Lowland League:

Bo'ness United vs Berwick Rangers

19/02 Lowland League:

Bonnyrigg Rose vs Bo'ness United

26/02 Lowland League:

Caledonian Braves vs Bo'ness United

All League fixtures are 3 PM kick-offs.

Matchday hospitality still available for the home games, get in touch for details!

TREASURE CHEST

Remember to buy your tickets! Only one pound per shot to enter the live Monday night draw. The first jackpot of February is for £1100! For online entry leave your name/number as a reference and send funds to our online vendor Chris Veitch 83-22-39 00623975. Good luck!

W/E 08/01 £1900 Jackpot won!

Ian Hamilton (Douglas Argent)

W/E 15/01 £800 Jackpot not won!

£100 Charlie Cox (John Park)

£20 John Anderson (Paul Cuthell)

£20 Christine McKinney (Tesco)

£20 Gary McCallister (Fisons)

W/E 22/01 £900 Jackpot not won!

£100 M Burns (Tesco)

£20 Brian Shaw (Tesco)

£20 Basher (Alister Thomson)

£20 Pearl (Alister Thomson)

W/E 29/01 £1000 Jackpot not won!

£100 Joe Smith (Douglas Argent)

£20 John Bauld (Douglas Argent)

£20 S Horne (Tesco)

£20 David Drysdale (Tesco)

OTHER NEWS

Ryan Stevenson made his 100th Bo'ness appearance when he started against Edinburgh University. Congratulations to Ryan!

The collection for the Bo'ness Storehouse Foodbank on the 8th of January ahead of the Cumbernauld Colts match went really well, thanks to all for their generous donations.

Stuart Hunter is now in his testimonial year and we are having a race night to start off with on Saturday the 2nd of April at Fisons with a 7 PM start. Tickets are priced at £10 for the race night which features: buffet, silent auction, disco and other fundraising events that evening. Tickets are available at the canteen from Jen on matchdays or Colin Bennie at The United Club.