Lochside Rovers & Kilmory face off against each other this Saturday in the Bullough Cup Final!
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Lochside Rovers are scoring an average of 3.8 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Kilmory are scoring an average of 5.3 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.1.
Quick out of the blocks
Lochside Rovers have shown an ability to make fast starts, scoring 11 goals in both the opening 15 minutes and the 15–30 minute period. Their attacking threat remains steady after the break, with nine goals between the 45th and 60th minute, before easing slightly in the final half-hour. Their quietest spell comes between the 60th and 75th minute, with five goals, but the overall distribution suggests a side capable of establishing control early and maintaining pressure throughout.
Must focus
Defensively, Lochside Rovers have been particularly strong before half-time. They have conceded just one goal in each of the 15–30 and 30–45 minute periods, making the middle of the first half their most secure spell. The opening and closing stages have posed more of a challenge, with four goals conceded in both the first and final 15 minutes. Overall, the figures point to a disciplined defence that becomes increasingly difficult to break down once it settles into matches, though they do suffer a slip in the final 15 minutes, the opening and closing stages will be key.
Heavy hitters
Kilmory’s scoring record highlights a side that carries a threat throughout the full 90 minutes. Their most productive spell comes immediately after half-time, with 15 goals scored between the 45th and 60th minute, while they also start strongly with 13 goals in the opening 15 minutes and 14 in the second quarter. Although their output dips slightly in the latter stages, with nine goals in the final 15 minutes, the figures point to a team capable of sustaining attacking pressure from start to finish. Combining this with Lochside's defensive data, it suggests Kilmory will need to strike early to get over the line.
Midhalf mixup?
Defensively, Kilmory have been equally impressive. They have conceded just one goal in both the opening and closing 15 minutes, underlining their ability to begin and finish matches with discipline. The first hour is particularly solid, with only two goals conceded in each of the second and third quarters, before a slight rise to five between the 60th and 75th minute. Overall, the data suggests a well-organised defence that gives opponents very few opportunities across the course of a match. The fact Kilmory's worst defensive period aligns with Lochside's worst offensive period could provide some hope for them.
Buchanan Battle Stations
Lewis Buchanan is Lochside's top marksman this year with 11 goals, though he is closely followed by Daniel Duffy and Scott MacMillan, between them they make up 60% of the club's goals this year, so there are many other threats across the team.
Shaw blank prevention
Niall Shaw has scored an incredible 26 goals this year for Kilmory averaging 2 goals a game, the Kilmory hitman has scored in all but two of Kilmory's games this year and if he is firing the South 2 side could cause an upset.
Kilmory form side
It's Kilmory who are the form side going into Saturday's final, though it is important to stress that Lochside are playing in South 1 a divsion above Kilmory and are just off the abck of a double header against title rivals Ardnamurchan.
Lochside Rovers Road to the Final
1-6 vs Uddingston
1-2 vs Inveraray
3-0 vs Kyles Athletic
Kilmory Road to the Final
7-0 vs Stirling
4-2 vs Strachur-Dunoon
1-2 vs Bute
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