It’s a new home and a new start for Dryburgh Women as they kick off their SWF Championship season at Glenesk Park this weekend.
The Dundee side are embarking on their first Championship North campaign after almost a year without football.
The revamped league structure started again briefly last year before ending early in October.
This Sunday, though, they welcome Buchan Ladies to Glenesk and have their sights set high according to club captain Laura Boag.
She said: “As a team, I think it will be a tough challenge but we can aim to finish in the top four.
“It’s been stop-start for a long time, so I’m looking forward to getting back to competitive football.”
🗣 Come along on Sunday & cheer on Dryburgh Athletic Women as they kick off their @SWFChampionship North campaign vs @buchanladiesfc
ℹ️ KO 12 noon
🏟 Glenesk Park, Balfield Road
🎟 Adults £2
Concessions/U18s FREE
All Dryburgh Players/Coaches/Volunteers FREE#SWFChampionship pic.twitter.com/0fUJGxkps2— Dryburgh Athletic Girls & Women (@Dryburghgirls) August 10, 2021
‘High hopes’
The Championship North and South divisions feed into the Scottish Women’s Premier League Two.
Also aiming for the top spots in the table are likely to be East Fife, Inverness, Montrose and Dunfermline.
But ‘Burgh have been hard at it over the last few months in preparation for the new campaign.
Chairman John Beatt said: “We have high hopes for this year.
“We’ve had a busy pre-season games schedule giving the players useful match practice, as well as getting used to their new home at Glenesk Park.
“There is a welcome return for spectators, too, just in time for the weekend.
“While many of the team are a product of the club’s player pathway, the new season also gives Dryburgh’s more recent signings the chance to shine.
“We have players coming in with experience at Premier league or national youth level, from clubs including Dundee Utd, Forfar and Raith Rovers.”
Kick off is 12 noon with tickets costing £2 for adults with children and concessions free.