| Scotland FA Cup | 10/26 14:00 | 8 |
Stirling
v
Bo'ness Athletic |
L | 6-0 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 09/28 14:00 | 7 |
Dunbar United FC
v
Bo'ness Athletic |
W | 1-4 | |
| Club Friendly List | 07/10 18:30 | - |
Bo'ness Athletic v
Burntisland Shipyard
|
W | 4-2 | |
| Club Friendly List | 07/05 18:30 | - | Bo'ness Athletic v Easthouses Lily Miners Welfare | W | 8-0 |
Wikipedia - Bo'ness Athletic F.C.
Bo'ness Athletic Football Club is a Scottish football club, based in the town of Bo'ness. The club was formed in 2001 as Linlithgow Thistle, and were known as Bo'ness United Juniors between 2019 and 2021.
They are members of the Scottish Junior Football Association and presently play in the East of Scotland League First Division.
The club plays its home matches at Newtown Park, groundsharing with Bo'ness United of the Lowland League.
History
The club were originally formed in 2001 in Linlithgow, and competed as Linlithgow Thistle in the Lothian and Edinburgh Amateur Football Association. In 2019, when Bo'ness United moved from the East Region Junior leagues into the East of Scotland Football League, Thistle relocated and changed their name to Bo'ness United Junior to maintain a Junior presence in the town. They only played a total of 26 matches at Junior level due cancellations from the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2021 all the remaining clubs in the East Region Juniors located south of the River Tay moved en masse to the East of Scotland league. At that point the club was renamed Bo'ness Athletic and cut ties with Bo'ness United, with the older club's chairman expressing his concern at the prospect of there now being an ambitious rival organisation in the same league system based in their small town (albeit by then his club had been promoted further up the pyramid into the Lowland Football League).
Bo'ness Athletic earned their first major honour by winning the EoSFL Third Division title in 2022–23, losing only once during the campaign, and also claimed the League Cup after defeating five opponents all playing at Premier or First Division level. After promotion they secured consecutive titles by winning the Second Division the following season in 2023–24.
The team's colors, traditionally blue and white, reflect their proud heritage and are worn with honor by players who represent the club on the pitch. Bo'ness Athletic plays its home matches at the historic Newtown Park, a venue that has witnessed countless memorable moments and continues to be a hub for local supporters.
With a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and community engagement, Bo'ness Athletic strives to create an inclusive environment for players of all ages and skill levels. The club is dedicated to promoting youth development through its academy programs, ensuring the future of soccer in Bo'ness remains bright.
Whether competing in league matches or local cup competitions, Bo'ness Athletic embodies the spirit of Scottish football, bringing together fans, families, and friends to celebrate the beautiful game. Join the Bo'ness Athletic family and be part of a legacy that continues to inspire and unite the community!