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- Civil Service Strollers vs St Andrews Utd FC
- SRCC
- Saturday 11th October 2025 - 15:00
- Christie Gillies Park, 25 Marine Dr, Edinburgh EH4 5EJ



Starting XI – Fleming, Murray, Dempsey, Sneddon, Thomson, L. Milne, Gillan, McManus, Lumsden, Aitken, and Cunningham
Saints Break Haws Hoodoo
Fife Cup
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Hill of Beath Hawthorn 2–4 St Andrews Utd FC
Keirs Park
St Andrews United travelled to Keirs Park on Wednesday evening to face Hill of Beath Hawthorn in the Fife Cup — Saints produced a superb all-round performance to record a thrilling 4–2 victory and finally break their “Haws hoodoo.”
The match began at a frantic pace, with both sides creating early opportunities in an open and entertaining first half. Hill of Beath struck the bar with a header inside the opening 12 minutes before Saints responded through Lumsden, who fired just over the top. Moments later, goalkeeper Fleming was called into action, making an excellent one-on-one save to keep the score level.
Saints continued to grow into the game, moving the ball well and constructing some neat passing sequences. Ross went close with a difficult chance midway through the half, while the home side twice flashed efforts narrowly wide in quick succession around the 27-minute mark.
Clapperton came on for Milne on 28 minutes — and within a minute, Ross broke down the left and cut the ball back for Lumsden, who steered a composed finish in off the post to claim his first goal for the club and give St Andrews Utd a 0-1 lead.
Saints could easily have doubled their advantage soon after, with Lumsden denied by the goalkeeper and McManus seeing a free kick pushed to safety. Aitken also came close from a tight angle as Saints finished the half in control, leading 0-1 at the interval.
The second half started brightly, with McManus forcing another excellent save from the Haws keeper just two minutes after the restart. As the game became scrappy, Shields turned to his bench on the hour mark, making a triple change — Thomson, Aitken, and Lumsden replaced by Dunn, Maskrey, and Spence.
The substitutions had an instant impact. Just seconds after coming on, Dunn flicked a long ball into the path of Spence, who took a fine first touch, rounded the goalkeeper, and calmly rolled the ball into the net to make it 0-2 to Saints.
Hill of Beath responded quickly, pulling one back through Tosh after a direct ball sent him through one-on-one, and the home side ramped up the pressure as they chased an equaliser. They saw one penalty appeal waved away before being awarded a spot-kick on 75 minutes. Watt stepped up and converted, despite Fleming getting a strong hand to the strike, bringing the score to 2–2.
But this was a night for resilience, belief, and quality from St Andrews United. Deep into stoppage time, substitute Maskrey produced an incredible moment of magic — unleashing a stunning strike in the 91st minute to restore the lead. And, in the dying seconds, the result was sealed when Spence delivered a perfect low cross for Dunn, who arrived to tap home and complete a superb 2–4 victory.
It was a performance full of energy, discipline, and attacking flair. Saints now go marching on into the next round of the Fife Cup!

Saints Frustrated In Star Draw
East of Scotland Premier Division
Saturday 4th October
Newtongrange Star 1–1 St Andrews Utd FC
New Victoria Park
St Andrews Utd FC returned to action after a week’s break with a trip to New Victoria Park to face Newtongrange Star. Manager Greg Shields handed a debut to new signing Regan Lumsden, who was included in a starting XI of Fleming, Dempsey, McManus, Sneddon, Spence, Thomson, Maskrey, Lumsden, Dunn, Gillan and L Milne. Conditions remained tricky in the aftermath of Storm Amy, with a swirling breeze making fluent football difficult.
The opening exchanges were scrappy, and it was the hosts who struck first on 15 minutes. A corner was not properly cleared, allowing Ryan Turner to curl a cross come shot into the net from the edge of the box — a disappointing goal to concede from a defensive standpoint.
United gradually grew into the contest, with Lumsden testing the keeper after good link-up play from Dempsey, before Spence headed wide from a corner when well placed. Despite enjoying long spells of possession, Saints lacked sharpness in the final third and were nearly punished again, but Fleming produced a superb save to keep the score at 1–0 going into the break.
Shields introduced Cunningham for Maskrey at half-time, and the change gave Saints more attacking intent. Cunningham quickly created a chance for Dunn, who dragged his shot wide, before McManus forced a strong save from a free-kick. Spence was also denied by the home goalkeeper as United pressed for an equaliser.
At the other end, Fleming was again called into action with another important stop after a defensive lapse, but Saints responded positively. A triple substitution just before the hour — with Payne, Aitken and Sawers replacing Spence, Dunn and Lumsden — proved pivotal. Within minutes, Payne finished confidently to level the match at 1–1.
With momentum on their side, United pushed for a winner. Cunningham drove a shot narrowly wide, while Milne’s trademark long throw created a golden opportunity for Payne, who was unable to convert from close range. The home side briefly thought they had retaken the lead, only for the flag to go up for offside, as the game became increasingly open in the closing stages.
Despite late pressure, Saints were unable to find a decisive goal, and the match ended all square. While the second-half performance showed more urgency and attacking threat, there was a sense of frustration at full-time with two important points dropped.
Full Time: Newtongrange Star 1–1 St Andrews United
Saints scorer: Lewis Payne (60’)

Saints Sign Lumsden
St Andrews United FC is delighted to announce the signing of forward Regan Lumsden from Linlithgow Rose. At 26 years old, the Scottish attacker brings proven goal-scoring ability and versatility to the Saints’ frontline.
Lumsden made a name for himself in the Lowland Football League with Linlithgow Rose, impressing fans and opponents alike with his clinical finishing and instinctive positioning. A highlight of his time at Linlithgow include scoring with his first touch after coming off the bench against Civil Service Strollers!
Manager Greg Shields expressed his excitement about the new addition:
“Regan is a player who can make an immediate impact. His goal-scoring instincts and attacking versatility will give us another dimension in the final third. We’re thrilled to have him join the squad and are looking forward to seeing him in a St Andrews shirt.”
Welcome to St Andrews Utd FC Regan!


New Club Flag Unveiled
St Andrews United Football Club proudly unveiled a new flag on Saturday, symbolising both the team and the wider community.
Wanting the design to reflect more than football, the Club invited local primary schools to take part in a competition. The response was overwhelming, with many creative entries. A judging panel of sponsors, officials, and community representatives selected 12 finalists, all of whom were honoured at the event with a small memento presented by team manager Greg Shields.
The winning design came from Ted Taylor of Lawhead Primary School, praised for its originality and spirit. Ted also had the honour of raising the new flag for the first time.
Thanks were given to Ann Verner and Colin Mackay for funding the project, and together they officially unveiled the flag, marking a new chapter where the community flies high with the team.
Congratulations to Ted and all pupils who entered — your creativity made the competition truly special!
To see more images please CLICK HERE
Ryder Cup Sweep - Results!
A big thank you to everyone who entered our Ryder Cup competition. What a thrilling final day at Bethpage! It was especially exciting for those who had Europe down to win the sweep!
Among the entrants who correctly backed Luke Donald’s team to triumph 15–13, none managed to predict both tiebreakers. However, six participants did correctly forecast that Rory McIlroy would secure 3.5 points from his matches. Each of them wins £85: Finlay G, Hope Micallef, Steve Aitken, Cam Esplin, Susan M and Brian Gallagher
In addition, we held a draw for five consolation prizes of £20 each, awarded to: Alistair Carmichael, Jane Barker and Alan Whitelock
Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you again to everyone who took part!
Welcome Rian!
Since arriving at St Andrews United last month, Rian Dempsey has settled in superbly and made an immediate impact on the pitch. Cool, composed, and confident on the ball, he has been rock-solid at the back while also driving the team forward with real intent.
Rian’s performances have been outstanding, and we’re delighted to officially welcome him as part of the St Andrews United squad!
Sponsor Spotlight
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To view all our latest match images and player of the year awards please CLICK HERE. Thanks to photographer Graham Hutchison for providing the excellent camerawork!
League Table
Last Match
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- Opponents: Hill of Beath Hawthorn
- Competition: Fife Cup