Practical Advice & Assistance for Carers
(Added on Mon 14th August 2023)
Tomorrow (Tuesday 15th August) is our Dementia Drop-In Day in partnership with NHS Lothian where a variety of advice will be available to those who help take care of people with memory problems. If you feel this might be of benefit to you or to someone you know then please pop in for a chat.
Hosted by Community Action Blackburn
(Added on Sun 13th August 2023)
We are on site at the Blackburn Family Fun Day in the Partnership Centre where there are lots of fantastic attractions to keep everyone busy. If you would like to know about just some of our own activities in the community while the wee ones are exhausting themselves then why not pop by to say hello?
Running as a Team
(Added on Sun 13th August 2023)
At the recent Polkemmet Country Park Run our Boys 2012s showed terrific and spontaneous togetherness when bringing their last runner to the finishing line together as a team. Now that's how to support each other and how to be there for each other - huge kudos boys!
Boys 2012 Age Groups Play Mein Hosts!
(Added on Mon 7th August 2023)
Both our Boys 2012 teams hosted Northern Ireland’s Loughgall 2012s over the weekend before the visitors trip to play in the Edinburgh Cup and, despite the rain, spirits were as high as the football was entertaining!
Smiles at the Award Ceremony!
(Added on Fri 28th July 2023)
It’s all smiles for some tired but happy kids as our Summer 2023 Sport & Health Programme comes to an end…..with plans for 2024 already taking shape!
First Team Drawn Away from Home
(Added on Wed 26th July 2023)
Our First Team have been handed a trip to North Region Premier League champions Culter in the draw for Preliminary Round 2 of the Scottish Gas Scottish FA Cup. The tie will be played on Saturday 2nd September.
Exercise Your Body - Clear Your Mind
(Added on Mon 24th July 2023)
The aim of the Blackburn United Walk & Talk Club is to promote the physical and mental health benefits of walking and talking as part of a healthy lifestyle. We recognise the challenges faced by many in our community and are keen to help those who may feel socially isolated or disadvantaged to get out in the fresh air and share their experiences with others. Why not join us each Monday and Wednesday and take those first steps towards a better you? Contact Lorraine on the above noted number.
Harthill Royal 0
Blackburn United 3
(Added on Sun 23rd July 2023)
After a convincing 4-1 win over Armadale Thistle in Saturday's semi-final, our First Team ensured a second trophy of the day would be heading back to the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium at New Murrayfield Park thanks to a 3-0 win over Harthill Royal in the final of the Steven MacMillan Memorial Cup at Stoneyburn.
Final Victory Over Westdykes 2009
(Added on Sun 23rd July 2023)
Congratulations to our 2009s team who this weekend won the Gary Fadian Invitational Tournament at the Toryglen Regional Football Centre in Glasgow.
Fun, Fitness & Friendship
(Added on Thu 20th July 2023)
Week 3 of our Summer Sports and Health Programme draws to a close with enthusiasm undimmed!!
#ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity
Free of Charge Football Therapy at New Murrayfield Park
(Added on Fri 14th July 2023)
The Main Stadium Pitch will again host its regular Friday night Football Therapy session this evening. The session is free and open to everyone 16 years and over. Come along and give it a try, and if you know anyone who you feel might benefit then let them know about it too!!
Week 2 Starts Today at 9:30am
(Added on Tue 11th July 2023)
Preparations are underway for the start of Week 2 of our Healthy Eating & Multi-Sports Coaching Summer Programme!
#ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity
In Conjunction with Alzheimer Scotland
(Added on Wed 5th July 2023)
Earlier today members of our Football Reminiscence and Warm Space Groups headed for Hampden Park and a tour of our national stadium ahead of a visit to the Scottish Football Museum. Several hours later they arrived home tired but having had a great day!
#ForTheCommunityByTheCommunity
Available now from £35
(Added on Tue 4th July 2023)
Season tickets for the First Team's 2023/24 season in the Tier 7 EoSFL First Division are now available to buy. See either Jimmy Graham or Paul Meechan to purchase yours, or buy them at any home game during pre-season.
Wednesday Reminiscence Groups Favourite Scotland XI
(Added on Thu 29th June 2023)
In conjunction with Hampden based Football Memories Scotland, our Wednesday Football Reminiscence group had a lively session debating who would be in their favourite Scotland XI from the era of the 60s through to the 90s. We feel they came up with a pretty strong line-up!
Healthy Eating & Multi-Sports Coaching
(Added on Thu 29th June 2023)
For the second year in succession, the Club are running a Summer Programme which will feature healthy eating and multi-sports coaching for 5-14 year-olds from low-income households. See the attached for dates, times and more…..
Seniors Pre-season begins on Saturday 8th July
(Added on Thu 22nd June 2023)
Dundonald Bluebell are the visitors to the Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium on Saturday 8th July as the Seniors begin a series of pre-season friendlies that culminate on the weekend of 22nd/23rd July at Stoneyburn's Beechwood Park with a 4 team tournament that will also involve the hosts, Armadale Thistle and Harthill Royal.
Blackburn Gala Day Celebrations
(Added on Sat 10th June 2023)
On a lovely sunny afternoon, players and coaches from many of our boys and girls youth teams proudly lead the annual Blackburn Gala Day procession around the town, followed by a fantastic array of decorated floats, marching bands and local dignitaries. The Gala Day Committee should be rightly proud of another brilliant day in the town.
Anti-Bullying & Winning Strategies for Mental Health Programmes
(Added on Tue 23rd May 2023)
Thank you to all who attended our Anti-Bullying and Winning Strategies for Mental Health drop-in sessions during Mental Health Week and thank you to Trevor Longhurst and the visiting professional instructors who made it all happen. Keep an eye on this page for more health and well-being programmes as the year progresses.
Summer Programme Update
(Added on Mon 22nd May 2023)
Learning multiple sports leads to better muscle, motor and skill development. It promotes general athleticism, balance, speed and agility. These necessary core skills form the basis of all sports and provide great health and well-being benefits. We offer all this and more under the guidance and direction of fully qualified coaches – and there is no need to book!
Age Groups P1 to P7 inclusive
Each Wednesday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Purdie Worldwide Community Stadium
Ash Grove, Blackburn
West Lothian, EH47 7LL
Success for the U17s but Mixed Fortunes Elsewhere
(Added on Mon 22nd May 2023)
Commiserations to our U15s who lost out narrowly in their County Cup Final against Broxburn Athletic Colts but huge congratulations to our U17s who tied up the WLAYFC League title at the weekend with a resounding 5-1 victory over Edinburgh South. Two full league seasons have now passed without the side dropping a single league point. Our U20s still retain the faintest of chances in their chase for the Lowland League title after their 3-3 draw with Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale, a result that was so close to being the desired win when hitting the woodwork in the dying seconds. It is the visitors who now look strong favourites to snatch the title.
Marcus Millar Wins First Team Player of the Year
(Added on Sun 21st May 2023)
Congratulations to captain Marcus Millar who who was named as the First Teams Player of the Year on Saturday evening. All the awards on the night were as follows, congratulations to each winner and thanks to Neil Purdie and Brian Meechan for presenting the awards and to all who made the night a success;
U20 Top Scorer: Craig Baillie
First Team Top Scorer: Laurie Devine
U20 Player's PoY: Craig Baillie
First Team Player's PoY: Daryl Meikle
U20 PoY: Craig Baillie
First Team PoY: Marcus Millar
Blackburn United U20s v Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale U20s
(Added on Fri 19th May 2023)
The big games just keep coming for all our teams with our U20s, second in the league but with a game in hand that would take them top, hosting third placed Lothian Thistle HV in a must win clash. Good luck to the boys as they chase the title.
Broxburn Athletic Colts U15s v Blackburn United U15s
(Added on Fri 19th May 2023)
Another Friday, another Cup Final and this time it's the U15s who take on Broxburn Athletic Colts in the County Cup Final at Hermand Park in West Calder. It's the top two sides in the county at this age group so get yourself along for the 7:00pm kick-off.
Saturday 20th May @ the Blackburn Bowling Club
(Added on Fri 19th May 2023)
Tomorrow night the Seniors and U20s hold their Player of the Year Awards Night in the Blackburn Bowling Club. With a buffet and entertainment until late why not come along and enjoy the evening?
Thursday 18th May, 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Fitzgerald Lounge at New Murrayfield Park
(Added on Thu 18th May 2023)
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week and in conjunction with professional instructors in the field, Blackburn United are running an information session for those aged 16 and over who want to learn more about how to recognise mental health issues and how to help manage them. Please make time to pop in if you can.
17th June 2023, First Match kicks-off at 10:00am
(Added on Wed 17th May 2023)
Our 2011s are hosting an Invitational Tournament in June and will welcome teams both locally and internationally to New Murrayfield Park for a festival of football. With lots on offer for all the family besides just watching what will hopefully be some entertaining games it's sure to be a great day out. Hopefully see you there!
Tuesday 16th May, 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Fitzgerald Lounge at New Murrayfield Park
(Added on Tue 16th May 2023)
Children and young people can be at risk of bullying in schools, in social settings and across social media platforms. Through our reach in the community, Blackburn United aim to raise awareness of just how difficult this can be for those affected and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it.
Our drop-in information session tonight, Tuesday 16th May, is focused on those under 16 and is designed to help achieve our vision to stop bullying and help create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
Blackburn United U17s 1
Thorn Athletic U17s 4
(Added on Mon 15th May 2023)
A brave effort by our U17s came up short against a terrific Thorn Athletic side in Airdrie early on Sunday evening in the Scottish Youth Cup Final but what a wonderful achievement from all concerned in reaching a national cup final. Community Club VP Jim Johnstone said "Blackburn United Community Sports Club have been building within our community for many years. To have a team from such a small village like ours getting to a Scottish Youth Cup Final can only inspire the younger boys and girls we have within our set-up at the club. What a great support the players and coaching staff got from parents, Sponsors and the whole community. Well done Blackburn".
Blackburn United U13s 2
Broxburn Athletic Colts U13s 1
(Added on Sat 13th May 2023)
Huge congratulations to our boys U13 side who won the U13A League Cup at Whitburn on Friday night in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Broxburn Athletic Colts. The boys and coaches would like to thank everyone who came along to add their support on what was a brilliant evening for this young and ever improving team.
Blackburn United U13s v Broxburn Athletic Colt U13s, Friday 12th May @ 7:00pm
(Added on Thu 11th May 2023)
The very best of luck to our U13s this evening when they face Broxburn Athletic Colts U13s in the WLAYFC League Cup Final at Whitburn's Central Park. It's a 7:00pm kick-off so why not get along to cheer the boys on?
Blackburn United U17s v Thorn Athletic U17s, Sunday 14th May @ 5:00pm
(Added on Tue 9th May 2023)
It's Scottish Youth Cup Final week for our U17s. Tickets and streaming passes went on sale yesterday morning and MUST be bought ahead of time as there will be no cash gate at the stadium. Click on https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/airdrieonians/?ftredirect=1 to purchase your ticket(s). Please note we are the home team when checking out.
Week Ending Sunday 7th May 2023
(Added on Mon 8th May 2023)
A disappointing result for the First Team was the only reverse for the mens and boys teams over the weekend with each of the U20s, U15s and U14s continuing their title challenges with impressive wins.
Free of Charge Football Therapy at New Murrayfield Park
(Added on Fri 5th May 2023)
The Main Stadium Pitch will host its regular Friday night Football Therapy session this evening. The session is free and open to everyone 16 years and over. Come along and give it a try, you will be more than welcome and will hopefully quickly feel well being benefits that are both physical and mental.
Bonding Session for the U17s ahead of the Scottish Youth Cup Final
(Added on Fri 5th May 2023)
Last night our U17s squad paid a visit to Top Golf in Glasgow for a fun bonding session ahead of their fast approaching Scottish Youth Cup Final. All of the boys want to congratulate kitman Jimmy Graham on his top golfer trophy - apparently it'll be a long time before Glasgow sees a golfer like Jimmy again!!
Free Travel for Season Ticket Holders
(Added on Thu 4th May 2023)
As a thank you to season ticket holders, a free supporters bus is being run to the First Teams final away fixture of the season against Vale of Leithen on Saturday. Available on a first come first served basis to season ticket holders, secure your seat by contacting any First Team committee member.
Blackburn United U14 Whites 1
Blackburn United U14 Blacks 4
(Added on Tue 2nd May 2023)
Congratulations to our Girls U14 Blacks side who came out victorious at the weekend in the Blackburn derby in the third round of the SWF Youth Challenge Cup.
Week Ending Sunday 30th April 2023
(Added on Mon 1st May 2023)
This week our U14s earned victory in a tight affair at home to Bathgate Thistle to retain top spot in their league while the U15s drew at second placed Broxburn Athletic to maintain a six point gap at the summit of their league. In midweek the U17s progressed to the semi-finals of the County Cup with a 3-1 win at Kirkfield United.
Monday 1st May & Monday 29th May
(Added on Fri 28th April 2023)
In conjunction with AS Elite Goalkeeping, the first of the clubs two hour May goalkeeping courses will run this Monday at 12:00pm. To book a spot call Andy on 07753263585 or email andysher@hotmail.co.uk - discounts available to all goalkeepers registered with the club.
Blackburn United U17s v Thorn Athletic U17s, Sunday 14th May @ 5:00pm
(Added on Thu 27th April 2023)
The Inspire Scottish Youth Cup Final between our U17s and Thorn Athletic U17s at SPFL side Airdrieonians New Broomfield Park is an all ticket affair and is also being streamed live online. Tickets and streaming passes for the game go on sale on Monday 8th May and must be bought in advance from www.airdriefc.com
Blackburn United Yoga Group Meet Every Monday, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
(Added on Mon 24th April 2023)
Yoga can help reduce stress and improve mental health. Learn all this and more from a fully qualified SYTT trainer by joining us at our Blackburn United Yoga class. Please call Tracey on 07854225279 to check availability and to arrange your visit.
Armadale Athletic U17s 3
Blackburn United U17s 4
(Added on Sun 23rd April 2023)
A hard fought victory at Armadale Athletic put our U17s within touching distance of a second league title in a row with four games to go.
Blackburn United U20s 5
Tranent U20s 0
(Added on Fri 21st April 2023)
A comprehensive victory for the U20s on Friday night continued their title push, remaining just one point off the top with five games to go.
Dundonald Bluebell 5
Blackburn United 2
(Added on Sat 22nd April 2023)
A disappointing afternoon in Fife where the First Team fell to a costly defeat after initially clawing back an early three goal deficit to trail by only one goal at the break.
Exercise Your Body - Clear Your Mind
(Added on Wed 19th April 2023)
The aim of the Blackburn United Walk & Talk Club is to promote the physical and mental health benefits of walking and talking as part of a healthy lifestyle. We recognise the challenges faced by many in our community and are keen to help those who may feel socially isolated or disadvantaged to get out in the fresh air and share their experiences with others. Why not join us each Monday and Wednesday and take those first steps towards a better you? Contact Lorraine on the above noted number.
Does Your Wee One Want to Try a New Sport?
(Added on Wed 19th April 2023)
We are looking for girls born in 2014, 2015 and 2016 to come along and try out the 'Beautiful Game'. The girls train on a Wednesday evening and take part in weekly festivals hosted by the SFA South East Region. If you think your child might like to give it a try then please contact us using the 'Girls Age Group Contacts' page of this website for more information.
Collaboration Meeting in the Fitzgerald Lounge
(Added on Tue 18th April 2023)
This afternoon, members of the Club's Charity Board met with Active Schools Co-ordinators Graeme Young and Shiree Benassi and SFA Club Services Officer Blair Sutherland to discuss ongoing partnership opportunities which might help identify further ways to promote and expand the clubs social, health and wellbeing projects within the community.
Local Fitness Gurus Help Out the U17s
(Added on Sun 16th April 2023)
With no game scheduled, our U17s went through a grueling fitness session with local experts JOLT by JM over the weekend. With every player showing the desired attitude and application required the free week for the boys certainly wasn't wasted!
Livingston 2
St Johnstone 0
(Added on Sat 15th April 2023)
To finish off their Easter break our 2012s took in Livingston's SPFL win over St Johnstone on Saturday ahead of resuming their own season next weekend. Perhaps it was their support which helped Livingston to the three points which continued the Lions push for a place in the top six?!
Blackburn United 3
Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale 2
(Added on Sat 15th April 2023)
The First Team came back from a goal behind twice to seal a vital three league points with a fine downward header from captain Marcus Millar just after the hour mark.
Blackburn United U20s 2
Blantyre Victoria U20s 4
(Added on Fri 14th April 2023)
Our U20s exited at the last 16 stage of the Scottish Lowland Development League Combined Challenge Cup at the hands of a Vics side who who took their chances when it mattered against an injury hit United.
Meet New People While Playing a Selection of Popular Indoor Games
(Added on Thu 13th April 2023)
Every Tuesday between 11:00am and 2:00pm join us in our Fitzgerald Lounge at New Murrayfield Park to relax, meet new friends from your local community and enjoy testing your skills at Darts, Dominoes and Cards.
Friday 14th April @ Blackburn Bowling Club, 7:30pm to late
(Added on Wed 12th April 2023)
As part of the build up to the U17s Scottish Cup Final appearance in May there will be a fundraising games night in the Bowling Club on Friday evening. Part of the fundraising activities will be an auction for some Rangers memorabilia and a rare vintage whisky. For those who cannot make it along there is an opportunity to take part online too, simply go to www.32auctions.com/Burnie17sCupfinal and place your bid. Winning bidders will be notified by approximately 9:30pm on Friday evening.
Wednesday 19th April @ Blackburn Partnership Centre, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
(Added on Tue 11th April 2023)
Following the launch of the SFA's national programme, we are pleased to confirm the above dates for the Blackburn Workshop. The two hour session will focus on the causes and consequences of racism and how to safely challenge discrimination. To book a space, team officials should email syfa@scottish-football.com in the first instance.
Seven League Games Left for First Team
(Added on Tue 11th April 2023)
The First Team have just seven league games left to save their Tier Six status for next season, starting with a six-pointer at home to Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale this coming Saturday where your support just might help push them to victory. Get along if you can. Should the EoS Cup tie against Stirling be won then the team will be away to Coldstream on Tuesday 9th May in the next round. Read more at www.blackburnunited.com
£3650 Up for Grabs!
(Added on Mon 10th April 2023)
Support the fundraising activities of the First Team and the U20s by taking part in the weekly Blackburn United FC Lottery. Open to all, it's your chance to win a fantastic £3650 this coming Wednesday. Go to www.ourclublotto.co.uk/play/blackburnunited to get your entry (or entries!) in.
Linlithgow Rose 3
Blackburn United 1
(Added on Sat 8th April 2023)
League leaders Linlithgow Rose were a goal ahead within ten seconds of the start and doubled their lead fourteen minutes later. However, from thereon United gave as good as they got and were pushing for an equaliser after a Richie Hutton strike had got them back into it only for the hosts to score again with all but the last kick of the ball. Read the full match report at www.blackburnunited.com
Easter Goalkeeping Camp
(Added on Wed 5th April 2023)
In partnership with A.S. Elite Goalkeeping the club are running an Easter Goalkeeping Camp. Over four days from Monday 10th April to Thursday 13th April you can benefit from targeted coaching and fitness sessions, group training methods and much more. For further information contact Andy on 07753 263585 or at andysher@hotmail.co.uk
Blackburn United 0
Linlithgow Rose 1
(Added on Sat 1st April 2023)
In a tight affair, the First-Team lost out to an eighty first minute goal against EoSFL Premier Division pacesetters Linlithgow rose to depart the East of Scotland League Cup at the third round stage. Read the full match report at www.blackburnunited.com
Play - Run - Cycle !!
(Added on Sat 1st April 2023)
Our 2012s completed their own version of a Triathlon on Saturday. After their game in the morning the boys completed stage two of the sponsored event by setting-off on a 5k run around Blackburn before rounding off their physically demanding day with a 10k cycle. Congratulations to all involved!
Donate before Sunday to give Local Children a Happy Easter
(Added on Thu 30th March 2023)
Your donations can be handed into our club cafe before Sunday or alternatively can be passed to individual team secretaries (see contact pages). All donated eggs will be redistributed to our local partners Blackburn Community Food Shop, Connolly School Campus and Families in Blackburn Homeless Unit and passed out to children in our community.
Making Sure Nobody Faces Dementia Alone
(Added on Wed 29th March 2023)
In association with Alzheimer Scotland, the club run a Dementia Cafe on the third Monday of every month from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, providing a welcoming place in the heart of our community to give people with dementia and their carers a chance to meet others in a similar situation. For further information contact Alzheimer Scotland on 01506 533108.
Showcasing what we Offer to Local Kids
(Added on Tue 28th March 2023)
Tomorrow and Thursday (29th & 30th March) between 3:45pm and 6:20pm our Community Outreach Officer will be onsite at Murrayfield Primary School to chat to students and their parents about what is on offer to them at New Murrayfield Park. Why not stop by to say hello and to see how your little ones might become involved?
Blackburn United U17s
v Thorn Athletic U17s
(Added on Fri 24th March 2023)
The date we've all been waiting for has been announced. Our U17s will face Thorn Athletic U17s from South Renfrewshire in the InspireSports Scottish Youth Cup Final at the New Broomfield Excelsior Stadium in Airdrie on Sunday 14th May. Kick-off is 5:00pm so see you there!
Football Therapy at New Murrayfield Park
(Added on Fri 24th March 2023)
Tonight under the lights of the Main Stadium Pitch we host our regular 'Kick Mental Health Football Therapy' session in conjunction with Bridges Properties. The session is free and open to everyone 16 years and over. Come along and give it a try if you feel this might be for you.....
Strengthening Partnerships
(Added on Thu 23rd March 2023)
The Club were represented by our Development Officer Neil MacCallum at Active West Lothian's most recent 'Partnerships in Sport' seminar to learn about Advice Shops and Anti Poverty Strategies and the role that sports clubs can play in supporting these core initiatives in and around the local community.
Blackburn Primary Schools Football Festival
(Added on Wed 22nd March 2023)
United hosted West Lothian Active Schools popular football festival yesterday with kids from Blackburn Primary School, Murrayfield Primary School, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary and Hopefield Nursery enjoying a fun afternoon while showing off their not inconsiderable football skills. Look out for news of the Summer Football Festival in the weeks to come!
Blackburn United U20s 5
St Andrews United U20s 1
(Added on Fri 17th March 2023)
The visitors went ahead after an early penalty but the 20s were a goal in front before the half time whistle and a further three strikes in the second period ensured that the pressure was kept on pacesetters Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale U20s at the top of Lowland Development League Conference B.
Football Therapy at New Murrayfield Park
(Added on Thu 16th March 2023)
In conjunction with Bridges Properties we host our regular 'Kick Mental Health Football Therapy' session tomorrow night (Friday 17th March) on the Main Stadium Pitch . The session is free and open to everyone 16 years and over. If you feel you could benefit then please come along!
Comedian Gary Faulds pops into training at NMP
(Added on Wed 15th March 2023)
Our Girls under-14 Whites were given the star treatment recently when their shirt sponsor iSafeGas brought comedian Gary Faulds to a training session to present their new change kit. Read the full story at www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/west-lothian-youth-football-team-29456204?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
Donate to give Local Children a Happy Easter
(Added on Tue 14th March 2023)
Donations can be handed into our club cafe at the weekends or alternatively passed to individual club secretaries (see contact pages). All donated eggs will be redistributed to our local partners Blackburn Community Food Shop, Connolly School Campus and Families in Blackburn Homeless Unit and passed out to children in our community.
United v Blantyre Victoria
(Added on Mon 13th March 2023)
Our U20s have been drawn at home to Blantyre Victoria U20s in the last 16 of the Scottish Lowland Development League Combined Challenge Cup. With both sides towards the top of their respective leagues the tie will go ahead on Friday 14th April.
In Aid of Neil's Hugs Foundation
(Added on Mon 13th March 2023)
To help raise awareness of mental health and suicide issues the club are hosting a memorial football match on our middle pitch on the evening of Friday 2nd June. Find out more about these issues and how they are being supported at www.neilshugsfoundation.com
No Volunteers? No Game.....
(Added on Sat 11th March 2023)
A Fundraiser for the Boys 2010's was held on Saturday night in the Blackburn Bowling Club. Well done to the coaches for their compering and their math skills and to all the parent volunteers who did a grand job for the boys.
Airdrie U17s 2
Blackburn United U17s 2
(7-8 penalties)
(Added on Sun 5th March 2023)
Our U17s progressed to the Scottish Cup Final On Sunday when a thrilling 2-2 draw with Airdrie after ninety minutes was decided by a dramatic penalty shoot-out that sealed a well deserved place at the Excelsior Stadium in May.
Blackburn United 6
Livingston United 0
(Added on Sat 4th March 2023)
The First-Team recorded a comprehensive 6-0 win over Tier 9 side Livingston United in the League Cup. Laurie Devine weighed in with a hat-trick with further strikes from Scott Richards, Jerry Otonti and Craig Baillie. United will host either Linlithgow Rose or Newtongrange Star in the next round.
OG Broomhill U20s 2
Blackburn United U20s 0
(Added on Fri 3rd March 2023)
The U20s fell to defeat against Open Goal Broomhill in the Knockout Cup on Friday evening. A goal in each half at Broadwood Stadium was enough to see the hosts through in a game of few chances.
BUCSC Warm Space Now Open
(Added on Tue 14th February 2023)
Come in from the cold and enjoy a hot drink in a warm place. You can bring your laptop and connect to our wifi or you may just want to read, to write or perhaps to draw - or simply be out of the cold. Every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm.
Winter Programme Update
(Added on Thu 9th February 2023)
Our Athletics/Multi Sports Club has moved to the Partnership Centre over the winter and will now take place each Wednesday between 4pm and 5pm. The Club is open to all P1-P7 age groups from Blackburn.