• Mauchline Utd progressed into the 2nd round of the Ayrshire Cup after a comfortable victory over Crookedholm at Beechgrove on Saturday. The home side took the lead after 15 mins from the penalty spot, Darren Biggart netting after a trip on George McLachlan. Mauchline dominated the rest of the first half but couldn’t find the net.
• Second half substitute Scott Cowan added the 2nd goal with a 20yd strike high to the keepers right hand side. Crookedholm got a goal back direct from a free kick , Mauchline. however got their 2 goal cushion again when George McLachlan scored with virtually the last kick of the ball to send his team through to a tie against Scotia Thistle.
• Mauchline return to league duty on Wednesday night with Hurlford Utd the visitors kick off 6.30pm.
• Saturday sees Mauchline away to local rivals Catrine Ams for a 1st round Walker and Templeton Cup tie kick off 2pm.

Mauchline Utd continued their good home league form with a 4-0 victory over Hurlford Thistle last Wed night. George McLachlan opened the scoring with a first half strike. Scott Greer opened his account for the club, tapping in from 1 yard after excellent work from Scott Watson. Scott Cowan netted after some sloppy goalkeeping gifted him Mauchline’s third. Cowan added his 2nd latching onto a clearance from keeper Ronal Davis to finish the scoring and lift Mauchline into 5th place in the premier league.
Saturday saw them visiting local rivals Catrine Thistle for a 1st round Walker and Templeton cup tie, Mauchline dominated the first half with 4 unanswered goals, George McLachlan opened the scoring after 5 mins , Scott Greer rose magnificently at the front post to head home his side’s 2nd after 10 mins, Darren Biggart grabbed the 3rd on the half hour mark before Scott Cowan ended the 1st half scoring blasting in from 12 yards.
United started the 2nd half strongly and McLachlan hit his 2nd of the match to end Mauchline’s scoring, the home side hit back with a late consolation strike to make the score a bit more respectable but not enough to halt Mauchline’s progress into the next round.
Scotia Thistle are the opponents for United on Saturday in a 2nd round Ayrshire Cup tie at Howard Park, Kilmarnock kick off 2pm.

Mauchline United progressed into the 3rd round of the Ayrshire Cup after a shaky 3-1 victory away to Scotia Thistle. The visitors had most of the first half play but never had any clear chances on goal. Scotia’s first effort on keeper Craig `Bumble` Lee brought the opening goal 2 mins into the 2nd half , this gave Mauchline a kick up the backside that most of the spectators would gladly have given them. Darren Biggart grabbed his 4th goal of the season with a rasping 30yd drive that gave the keeper no chance, to equalize midway through the half. Lee was brought back into the action right from the restart and had to be at full length to touch a shot round his left post. There after Mauchline began to dominate possession and were rewarded when George McLachlan gave them the lead knee lobbing the advancing keeper. McLachlan notched his 2nd getting on the end of an inch perfect pass from skipper Scott Greer to wrap the tie up.
Mauchline entertain Dalmellington United in a Walker and Templeton 2nd round tie at Beechgrove Park on Saturday kick off 2pm.
The club would like to thank Ian Glazer who sponsored 2 match balls and the East Ayrshire Minerals Trust who sponsored the purchase of training equipment, this is much appreciated by the committee and players alike.