Benburb enter the business end of the season this week as they travel to Viewpark, Uddingston on Wednesday evening to face Thorniewood United (kick-off 6.45pm). The sides met on the first day of the league season at Tinto Park with Tony O'Neill (left) scoring for Benburb. The Robertson Park men scored a late equaliser to share the points.

Benburb are currently one point ahead of Thorniewood United and have played two games less. A victory would be a tremendous boost for either side as they both attempt to claim a promotion place.

Stagecoach Central District League Second Division Fixtures
St.Roch's v Stonehouse Violet
Thorniewood United v Benburb
Wishaw v Royal Albert Athletic

Last Meeting at Robertson Park
Saturday 23 April 1993
Central League First Division
Thorniewood United 1 Benburb 1
Benburb: Mennie, Semple, McWilliams, Campbell, Lovering, Raeburn, Donnachie, Boyle, Sloan, McInally, Greig.
Subs: McNeilage, Thompson (sloan 75).
Scorer: Donnachie

Previous Meetings – League
This Saturday’s meeting will be only the 6th time that Benburb have met Thorniewood United in a league match. There have been 3 Benburb wins and 2 draws.

Benburb’s biggest win over Thorniewood United is 5-2 and was recorded on 14 May 1990 at Robertson Park. The Benburb scorers on a night when Benburb came from 2-0 down with 15 minutes to go were Malky McDonald 2, Kevin Boyle, Davie Tait and Phil Carvil. Benburb would go on to win the first division undefeated.

Benburb v Thorniewood United – League Meetings