Lochside Rovers & Bute face off against each other this Saturday in the Bullough Cup Final!

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Lochside Rovers are scoring an average of 4.1 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.1 goals per game. 

Bute are scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.7.

Strong first half

Lochside Rovers displayed fluctuating performance throughout their matches, with scoring patterns revealing both strengths and weaknesses.

Their most productive periods were in the opening 15 minutes and just before half-time, scoring 13 and 12 goals respectively. This suggests a team that starts matches with high energy and intensity, likely capitalising on early opposition weaknesses and momentum before the break.

However, the team's effectiveness dwindled in the second half, particularly between the 45th and 75th minutes, where they managed only 13 goals combined. Fatigue or a loss of focus could be contributing factors here, as well as possible tactical adjustments from opponents during the interval.

Must stay focused...

Lochside Rovers showed strong defensive starts, conceding no goals in the first 15 minutes. However, lapses appeared between the 15th and 45th minutes, with 5 goals conceded.

The second half was mixed. The team struggled most between the 45th and 60th minutes, allowing 5 goals, suggesting issues with focus post-break. A brief recovery followed, but they conceded 4 more in the final 15 minutes, likely due to fatigue.

Inconsistent mid-game and late-game defence are key areas for improvement to maintain their solid openings.

Late surge

Bute showed balanced scoring throughout matches, with key bursts of effectiveness in the second half.

They started strong, scoring 8 goals in the first 15 minutes and 9 in the following 15, indicating an ability to seize early control. However, there was a dip before halftime, with only 5 goals scored.

In the second half, Bute improved, particularly in the last 15 minutes, scoring 11 goals, their highest of any period. This suggests strong finishing power, likely driven by late-game urgency.

Their consistency across both halves, with a focus on strong finishes, is a clear strength.

Half-time oranges required

Bute's defence had mixed results throughout their matches, with particular struggles before halftime.

They conceded 4 goals in the opening 15 minutes, followed by 3 in the next period. The most vulnerable time was just before halftime, with 6 goals allowed, indicating a drop in focus or pressure from opponents.

In the second half, Bute's defence steadied, consistently conceding 4 goals in each period. This suggests better defensive organisation but also reveals an inability to tighten up further as the match progresses.

Overall, the team needs to improve its first-half defence, particularly in the lead-up to halftime.

Buchanan goal Galleries

Hang it in the Louvre. Lewis Buchanan has scored 15 of Lochside's 57 goals this campaign, that sees him narrowly edge Ruairidh and Jordan in the scoring charts.

Crafty Lowrie leads way

Robert Lowrie leads the way for Bute in the scoring charts and is their only player to hit double figures this season. The forwards will have to find yet another gear this weekend as they take on South 1 opposition. However, Bute are in good goalscoring form, outperforming their average goals per game over the last 9.

Lochside on form

It is Lochside Rovers who are the form team going into Saturday, with just one blot on their copy book against South 1 leaders Kilmory. For Bute, it's one win in 3, albeit their recent defeats came against South 2 leaders Inveraray and a strong Oban Celtic side.

Lochside Rovers Road to the Final

1-8 vs English Shinty Association

7-1 vs Inveraray
1-4 vs Kyles Athletic

Bute Road to the Final

5-0 vs Tayforth

8-0 vs Uddingston
2-2(p) vs Strachur-Dunoon

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