Preston Athletic
- Leagues Played
- Scotland FA Cup 6 Scotland Lowland League 2
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Results
| Scotland FA Cup | 10/23 14:00 | 8 |
Preston Athletic
v
Auchinleck Talbot
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 09/18 14:00 | 7 |
Lossiemouth
v
Preston Athletic
|
W | 0-3 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 12/26 15:00 | 7 |
Stenhousemuir
v
Preston Athletic
|
L | 4-1 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 03/24 20:32 | - |
Preston Athletic
v
Cumbernauld Colts
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 11/15 19:45 | - |
Spartans
v
Preston Athletic
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 10/22 14:00 | 8 |
Preston Athletic
v
Montrose
|
L | 0-3 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 09/24 14:00 | 7 |
Nairn County
v
Preston Athletic
|
W | 2-3 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 09/26 14:00 | 7 |
Preston Athletic
v
Fort William
|
L | 2-3 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals for | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Goals against | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wikipedia - Preston Athletic F.C.
Preston Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Prestonpans, East Lothian. The club are nicknamed the Panners and play their home matches at Pennypit Park. The team play in dark blue.
They were founding members of the Lowland Football League in 2013, but after being relegated in 2017 now play in the East of Scotland League First Division.
History
Founded in 1945, they were originally a junior club and only entered the senior ranks in 1994 when they joined the East of Scotland Football League. As a full member of the Scottish Football Association, Preston are automatically eligible to enter the Scottish Cup. They first qualified for the competition proper in 2002–03, losing 1–0 at home to Hamilton Academical in the first round.
The club applied unsuccessfully to join the Scottish Football League in 2000 and 2002. In 2008 Preston Athletic were one of five clubs to prepare an application for entry into the Scottish Football League following Gretna relinquishing their league status, however they were again unsuccessful after losing out to Annan Athletic.
At the end of the 2016–17 season Preston Athletic were relegated to the East of Scotland League, having spent four seasons in the Lowland League.
Preston Athletic has a strong rivalry with other local teams and has a fierce competitive spirit on the field. The team plays their home matches at a historic stadium that is always packed with enthusiastic supporters.
Known for their distinctive blue and white striped jerseys, Preston Athletic has a strong squad of skilled players who are dedicated to achieving success on the pitch. The team has a history of success in various competitions and has a loyal following of fans who cheer them on through thick and thin.
Overall, Preston Athletic is a respected and well-established soccer team in Great Britain, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.