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Thursday, August 09, 2018

AYRSHIRE HANDICAP LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP - Semi finalists confirmed as qualifying sections are completed.

The four semi finalist in the 2018 Ayrshire handicap League Championship have been confirmed after the latest round of matches.

Moorpark won SECTION A after a 3 – 3 draw with their closest rivals Braehead in their final fixture of the campaign. Royal Troon had a 4.5 – 1.5 home win over Troon Merchants in their final fixture to secure third place in the table.

Final positions in Section A are:-

Table
Played
Win
Draw
Loss
For
Against
Diff.
Points
Moorpark
12
7
2
3
44
28
16
32
Braehead
12
7
1
4
41
31
10
30
Royal Troon
12
6
1
5
36
36
0
26
Kilmarnock Barassie
12
5
1
6
37.5
34.5
3
22
Ayr Dalmilling
12
5
1
6
32.5
39.5
-7
22
Loudoun
12
4
2
6
33
39
-6
20
Troon Merchants
12
4
0
8
28
44
-16
16

In SECTION B, the finish could not have been closer, Beith securing top spot with a 5 – 1 home win over Largs Routenburn in their final fixture which saw them match Auchenharvie 88 on 34 points and take the semi final place by virtue of a better tie difference. 

Prestwick St Cuthbert closed with a 4 – 2 home win over Irvine Ravenspark to finish third in the table.

There is one outstanding fixture between Largs Routenburn and Irvine Ravenspark, but the latest position in Section B are:-

Table
Played
Win
Draw
Loss
For
Against
Diff.
Points
Beith
12
7
3
2
44.5
27.5
17
34
Auchenharvie 88
12
8
1
3
41
31
10
34
Pr. St Cuthbert
12
5
3
4
37.5
34.5
3
26
Troon Welbeck
12
5
3
4
35.5
36.5
-1
26
Irvine Ravenspark
11
3
4
4
31.5
34.5
-3
20
Tr. St Meddans
12
2
2
8
30
42
-12
12
Largs Routenburn
11
3
0
8
26
40
-14
12

SECTION C also proved to be extremely close with Ballochmyle and Kilbirnie Place finishing on 30 points and Ballochmyle taking the semi final place by virtue of a better tie difference.

Kilbirnie closed with a 3.5 – 2.5 win at Annanhill whilst Drongan concluded their season with a 4.5 – 1.5 win away to Stewarton.

Final positions in Section C are:-

Table
Played
Win
Draw
Loss
For
Against
Diff.
Points
Ballochmyle
10
7
1
2
41
19
22
30
Kilbirnie Place
10
7
1
2
35.5
24.5
11
30
Troon Portland
10
5
1
4
34.5
25.5
9
22
Annanhill
10
4
1
5
28
32
-4
18
Drongan
10
2
2
6
23.5
36.5
-13
12
Stewarton
10
1
2
7
17.5
42.5
-25
8

In SECTION D, Rowallan Castle were clear winners, having secured the semi final place with games in hand.

Final placings in Section D are:-

Table
Played
Win
Draw
Loss
For
Against
Diff.
Points
Rowallan Castle
10
9
1
0
44
16
28
38
Redburn
10
6
1
3
32.5
27.5
5
26
Ayr Seafield
10
5
0
5
26
34
-8
20
Pr. St Nicholas
10
3
2
5
27.5
32.5
-5
16
Tam O Shanter
10
2
1
7
27
33
-6
10
Crosshouse
10
2
1
7
23
37
-14
10

The semi finals are played on a home and away basis before the end of August, with the final scheduled to take place on Sunday 2nd September.

The semi final pairings are:-

MOORPARK Vs BEITH

BALLOCHMYLE Vs ROWALLAN CASTLE

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