BO’NESS UNITED MATCH SUMMARY SEASON 2025/2026

Date – Tuesday 05 August 2025
Competition – East of Scotland Qualifying Cup Round 2

Dundonald Bluebell 2
(Kay 10, Drummond 34 pen)

Bo’ness United 6
(Watson 27 65, Mitchell 33 pen 55, Masson 47 72)

After a hesitant start Bo’ness United went on to enjoy a comprehensive win at Dundonald Bluebell scoring six goals, four of them in a dominant second half.

In the first minute Jamie Watson’s angled shot hit the top of the Dundonald bar but after that the home team looked the sharper side in the early part the game. They had the ball in the net though the ‘goal’ was ruled out for offside but a few minutes later they did go ahead as Fionn McLeod Kay barged through the centre of the BU defence before forcing the ball past keeper Ben Fry. Dundonald continued to look the better outfit with Bo’ness working hard to get back into the game. Just before the half hour Bo’ness found a way with Dan Irving’s pass finding Roan Fitzpatrick whose cross to the far post was headed in by Jamie Watson, his first goal for the BUs. Five minutes later Bo’ness were ahead, Roan Fitzpatrick fouled in the box, the penalty converted by Kieran Mitchell. The lead did not last long as only two minutes later it was Dundonald who were awarded a penalty with Ross Drummond firing home from the spot.

All square at half time but two minutes after the restart Bo’ness were ahead again when Adam Masson opened his BU goal scoring account, curling a low shot that found the net just inside the far post. Ten minutes into the second half there was a flashpoint when the ball landed nicely for Kieran Mitchell to volley into the net from close in. The assistant signalled for offside but after consultation between the officials the referee awarded the goal. The Dundonald players took exception to the decision with Jordan Orru pushing his protest too far, shown a straight red card.

Two goals ahead against a team with a man short Bo’ness set about sealing the tie and with twenty five minutes remaining a Keir Macaulay cross was cut back by Ryan Stevenson for Jamie Watson to score from close in. Seven minutes later Adam Masson ran forward, his pass to the edge of the box breaking back to him as he continued on shooting past the now exposed Bluebell keeper.

There was no more scoring but it was a job well done for Bo’ness who now look forward to finding out who their opponents are for the next round.

Bo’ness United: 1 Ben Fry, 2 Adam Masson, 3 Ryan Stevenson (Capt), 4 Mark McLuckie,
5 Aldin El-Zubaidi, 6 Jordan Armstrong (Duffy 61), 7 Jack Hodge (Mulvanny 61), 8 Dan Irving,
9 Jamie Watson, 11 Roan Fitzpatrick (Macaulay 61), 16 Kieran Mitchell (Osadolor 64)

Subs: 12 Lewis Duffy, 14 Cameron Mulvanny, 15 Kyle Johnston (Not Used), 17 Keir Macaulay,
18 Smart Osadolor, 19 Michael Gemmell (Not Used), SG Scott Ritchie (Not Used)