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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Troon Portland wrap up Division 4 title with one match to spare

Troon Portland have secured the Ayrshire Scratch Leagues Division 4 title, with one match still to play, as the chase for the five league titles hots up, and the relegation battles are fought.

In DIVISION 1, league leaders Prestwick St Cuthbert had a 3 – 3 draw away to Ballochmyle in their latest match, whilst Turnberry maintained their own title hopes with a 4.5 – 1.5 home win over defending champions Irvine.

Prestwick St Cuthbert have two home matches remaining to play whilst Turnberry have two away fixtures remaining, with the clash between the two sides at St Cuthbert shaping up as a championship decider.
Loudoun remain at the foot of the table at present but have three home matches and one away tie still to complete and, with the exception of Turnberry and Prestwick St Cuthbert, none of the top flite sides are clear of the relegation spot as yet.

Present positions in Division 1 are :-

Played
For
Against
Points
PR. ST CUTHBERT
8
28.5
19.5
24
TURNBERRY
8
28
20
20
KIL. BARASSIE
8
21
27
14
BALLOCHMYLE
7
20
22
12
IRVINE
8
22.5
25.5
12
LOUDOUN
5
12
18
6

The remaining fixtures in Division 1 are :-

IRVINE
LOUDOUN
KIL. BARASSIE
BALLOCHMYLE
BALLOCHMYLE
LOUDOUN
PR. ST CUTHBERT
IRVINE
LOUDOUN
TURNBERRY
LOUDOUN
BALLOCHMYLE
PR. ST CUTHBERT
TURNBERRY
LOUDOUN
KIL. BARASSIE

In DIVISION 2, West Kilbride and Irvine Ravenspark are locked together at the top of the table, with both clubs having two fixtures remaining.

At the foot of the table, Troon Welbeck boosted their survival chances with a 4 – 2 win at Girvan, which followed on from a defeat by the same score at Ayr Belleisle.

Present positions in Division 2 are :-
Played
For
Against
Points
WEST KILBRIDE
8
31
17
24
IRV. RAVENSPARK
8
29.5
18.5
24
AYR BELLEISLE
7
20.5
21.5
14
TR. ST MEDDANS
8
18.5
29.5
12
TROON WELBECK
8
21
27
10
GIRVAN
7
17.5
24.5
8

The remaining fixtures in Division 2 are :-

WEST KILBRIDE
GIRVAN
GIRVAN
TROON WELBECK
AYR BELLEISLE
IRV. RAVENSPARK
TROON WELBECK
GIRVAN
TROON WELBECK
AYR BELLEISLE
TR. ST MEDDANS
WEST KILBRIDE
GIRVAN
AYR BELLEISLE
TR. ST MEDDANS
IRV. RAVENSPARK

In DIVISION 3, the chase for the title could not be tighter, with four of the five teams still competing likely to challenge for the title.

Prestwick St Nicholas kept their title hopes alive recently with a 5 – 1 home win over Caprington.

Present positions in Division 3 are :-
Played
For
Against
Points
LARGS
4
16
8
12
PR. ST NICHOLAS
6
20.5
15.5
12
ROWALLAN CASTLE
5
16.5
13.5
12
KILBIRNIE PLACE
6
15.5
20.5
12
CAPRINGTON
7
15.5
26.5
8
ARDEER
0
0
0
0

The outstanding fixtures in Division 3 are :-

PR. ST NICHOLAS
LARGS
KILBIRNIE PLACE
ROWALLAN CASTLE
PR. ST NICHOLAS
CAPRINGTON
ROWALLAN CASTLE
LARGS
KILBIRNIE PLACE
CAPRINGTON
LARGS
ROWALLAN CASTLE
LARGS
PR. ST NICHOLAS

In DIVISION 4, Troon Portland have secured the championship title and promotion to Division 3 next year, with a 5 – 1 home win over Tam O Shanter and a title clinching 3 – 3 draw in the corresponding away fixture.

New Cumnock are presently pointless at the foot of the table, but have three home matches remaining in their bid to avoid the drop.

Present positions in Division 4 are :-
Played
For
Against
Points
TROON PORTLAND
5
19
11
18
BRUNSTON CASTLE
5
17.5
12.5
12
TAM O SHANTER
5
12
18
6
NEW CUMNOCK
3
5.5
12.5
0

The remaining fixtures in Division 4 are :-

NEW CUMNOCK
TROON PORTLAND
TAM O SHANTER
TROON PORTLAND
NEW CUMNOCK
TAM O SHANTER
NEW CUMNOCK
BRUNSTON CASTLE
TROON PORTLAND
TAM O SHANTER

With the withdrawal of Ayr Dalmilling and Ayr Seafield from DIVISION 5, the champions are Moorpark.

There are no fixtures remaining to be played in Division 5.

Final positions in the division 5 table are :-

Played
For
Against
Points
MOORPARK
2
8
4
6
CROSSHOUSE
2
4
8
2
AYR DALMILLING
0
0
0
0
AYR SEAFIELD
0
0
0
0



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