■ Craigroyston sweep forward again in their first ever Scottish Cup tie

Craigroyston kicked off their first Scottish Cup tie in the club's history with a home match against Winchburgh.

It took only 3 minutes for the action to start. Jon Bertram was well positioned to clear a shot from Nathan Blacklock which was perfectly placed to beat Buraimoh in the Craigroyston goal. Then in the 7^th Craigroyston’s Harvey Young was tripped in the Winchburgh box and young referee Patrick Munro had no hesitation and awarding Craigroyston a penalty. Sam Addy took responsibility for the penalty which was placed over the bar.

Frazer Crichton then had a chance in the 12^th minute but his shot went just past Stephen Bryant’s post and out for a goal kick. Then in the 17^th minute Craigroyston got the goal they deserved, Frazer Crichton struck a shot from point blank range that was extremely well save by Bryant but Aiden McMuray was there to slot the ball home into an empty net.

Jack Buraimoh had to look lively in the 28^th minute after an excellent shot was struck by Nathan Blacklock and the keeper saved well. 

HT 1-0

It took only 1 minute into the second half for Craigroyston to further their lead, with a goal from Luke Meakin. Robbie Fairley almost pulled one back for Winchburgh but Frazer Crichton got back to clear the danger. Then in the 43^rd minute Craigroyston got a third with a goal from Crichton, after Bryant made another superb save Crichton was first to react and got the rebound.

In the 55^th minute Crichton sealed the victory for Craigroyston when he made a solo run from the halfway line and smashed a shot past Bryant high into the net. Craigroyston were awarded another penalty in the 62 minute after Ewen Wilson was tripped. Sam Knight stepped up and struck the ball with extreme power but Bryant pulled off what was the save off the match to ensure the score stayed at 4-0.

Craigroyston progress through to the next round of the Scottish Cup but both teams have to be commended for the effort they put into this wonderful match.