AYRSHIRE SCRATCH LEAGUES - Matches continue as clubs strive for league titles

The matches in all three Ayrshire Scratch Leagues continue into August, as clubs strive to win the league titles and gain promotion, or avoid relegation or play off spots.

In DIVISION 1, defending champions Loudoun moved back to the top of the table with home wins over Ballochmyle and Kilmarnock Barassie by 5 – 1 and 4.5 – 1.5 respectively. Kilmarnock barassie bounced back with a 4.5 – 1.5 home win over Ballochmyle recently.

Present positions in Division 1 are:-

	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Loudoun	8	4	3	1	29	19	10	22
Prestwick St Cuthbert	8	4	2	2	28	20	8	20
Irvine	6	3	2	1	20	16	4	16
Kilmarnock (Barassie)	8	2	3	3	22	26	-4	14
Turnberry	5	1	2	2	13	18	-5	8
Ballochmyle	7	0	2	5	15	28	-13	4

In DIVISION 2, Troon Portland had a crucial 5 – 1 home win over Troon St Meddans in their final match, to move themselves away from the relegation spot.

With only one match remaining to be played, Troon St Meddans require a home win by a large margin to avoid the drop to Division 3 next year.

Present positions in Division 2 are:-

	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Royal Troon	8	6	0	2	28	20	8	24
Largs	7	4	1	2	25	17	8	18
Caprington	8	3	1	4	26	22	4	14
Troon Portland	8	3	0	5	20	28	-8	12
Troon St Meddans	7	2	0	5	15	27	-12	8

In DIVISION 3a, Ayr Belleisle moved back to top spot following a 3.5 – 2.5 win away to Girvan. With six fixtures remaining to be played, present positions in Division 3a are:-

	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Ayr Belleisle	6	4	0	2	19	17	2	16
West Kilbride	5	3	1	1	18	13	5	14
Girvan	6	2	1	3	19	17	2	10
Prestwick St Nicholas	5	2	1	2	14	16	-2	10
Redburn	6	1	1	4	15	22	-7	6

In DIVISION 3b, only one match result is awaited, between Irvine Ravenspark and Ardeer, with present positions being :-

	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
Rowallan Castle	6	5	0	1	24	13	11	20
Routenburn	6	3	0	3	15	21	-6	12
Irvine Ravenspark	5	1	1	3	15	15	0	6
Ardeer	5	1	1	3	13	18	-5	6