Match Report
46 points separated the sides: Bo'ness United 9th on 54, Dalbeattie Star 19th on 8. Recent form flatters Bo'ness United's table spot — 4th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 9th. Against a league average of 1.81 goals per team per game, Dalbeattie Star ran at 0.75 scored and 4 conceded, Bo'ness United at 1.97 and 1.42.
Defeat had followed defeat for Dalbeattie Star — five in succession. Three consecutive defeats weighed on Bo'ness United.
The venue was Islecroft Stadium, with room for 3,500 spectators. Bo'ness United led 3-1 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 1-7 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Dalbeattie Star: D. Milligan (28') · Bo'ness United: J. Ward (5'), L. Walker (16'), L. Walker (37'), N. Locke (68'), L. Walker (70'), Mackenzie Lawler (76'), R. Stevenson (78')
Key stats
Possession: Dalbeattie Star 40% · Bo'ness United 60% · Total shots: 5-25 · On target: 2-15 · Corners: 3-16


