Vale Of Leithen
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- Scotland Lowland League 21 Scotland FA Cup 6
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Results
| Scotland FA Cup | 09/28 14:00 | 7 |
Threave Rovers
v
Vale Of Leithen 
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L | 6-1 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 09/18 14:00 | 7 |
Brechin
v
Vale Of Leithen
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L | 5-0 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 08/21 14:00 | - |
Caledonian Braves
v
Vale Of Leithen
|
L | 4-0 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 07/28 18:45 | - |
Vale Of Leithen v
Gretna 2008
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 01/04 15:00 | - |
Vale Of Leithen v
Gala Fairydean
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- | PPT. | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 10/27 19:45 | - |
Kelty Hearts
v
Vale Of Leithen
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L | 4-0 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 02/28 19:45 | - |
Spartans
v
Vale Of Leithen
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L | 2-1 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 12/21 13:57 | - |
Vale Of Leithen v
Edinburgh University
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 10/02 18:45 | - |
East Stirlingshire
v
Vale Of Leithen
|
L | 6-1 | |
| Scotland FA Cup | 09/21 14:00 | 7 |
Fort William
v
Vale Of Leithen
|
L | 5-0 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 08/31 13:56 | - |
BSC Glasgow
v
Vale Of Leithen
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Scotland Lowland League | 08/28 18:46 | - |
Stirling University
v
Vale Of Leithen
|
L | 4-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goals for | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Goals against | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wikipedia - Vale of Leithen F.C.
Vale of Leithen Football Club are a football club based in the town of Innerleithen, thirty miles south of Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland.
They play in the East of Scotland League Third Division, and their home games take place at Victoria Park.
The team's motto is "Keep Faith", and features on their club crest, along with the town's patron saint, St. Ronan.
The home strip features a blue shirt, navy blue shorts and socks with white trim; the away strip is a yellow shirt, with blue trim.
Vale of Leithen should not be confused with the slightly differently named West of Scotland team Vale of Leven.
History
The club are one of the oldest in the Scottish Borders, having been formed in May 1891, they became full members of the Scottish Football Association in 1897.
The team began playing at Caddon Park under the name of Leithen Vale but after two games subsequently changed to Vale of Leithen Football Club.
The club played their first match in October 1891 against, Gala Harp and recorded a 2-1 victory.
The club’s first honour came in 1898-99 when winning the Border Cup, a competition the team would win on twelve occasions with the last being in the 1953-54 season.
In February 1920, Vale of Leithen took part in the, Scottish FA Cup proper for the first time, travelling to, Hampden Park to play Queen’s Park FC a game that ended in a 3-0 defeat.
In 1922, they moved to their current home, Victoria Park, which has a ground capacity of around 1,500 standing spectators with one covered stand.
The highest recorded attendance being 3,700 in January 1962 for a Second Round Scottish FA Cup tie against Heart of Midlothian FC.
The 1924-25 season saw Vale of Leithen win the, East of Scotland League for the first time, finishing two points ahead of runners-up, Civil Service Strollers, losing only one game in the process.
In August 1974, the ground’s pavilion and changing rooms were completely destroyed by fire causing the loss of the clubs playing equipment and all their historical records over many seasons.
In October 1976 Vale of Leithen beat, Eyemouth United FC 16-0 at Victoria Park in an East of Scotland League fixture, the biggest recorded victory in the club’s history.
Vale of Leithen won the East of Scotland League for the second time under the management of Finlay Watson in 1977-78, finishing two points ahead of, Spartans FC.
The 1978-79 season has to date been the club’s most successful with Vale of Leithen declared champions of the East of Scotland Football League ahead of Selkirk FC on goal difference, both sides finished the campaign with forty-two points, winning the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup beating Civil Service Strollers 2-1 in a final played at Tynecastle Park and contesting the final of the Scottish Qualifying Cup but losing 3-2 on aggregate to Gala Fairydean.
Former, Hibernian FC player, Mervyn Jones, assisted by John Smith, saw the club win the East of Scotland League for a fourth time in the 1986-87 season finishing four points ahead of, Kelso United, scoring 114 goals in the process.
The team have reached the Third Round of the Scottish FA Cup on five occasions with the most recent during the 2012-13 season when losing to Cowdenbeath FC at Central Park.
The club were founding members of the Lowland Football League in the 2013–14 season.
Their best finishing position was 6th place in their first campaign, spending nine seasons in the league before being relegated back to the East of Scotland League at the end of the 2021–22 season, and suffering consecutive relegations in the subsequent three seasons.
In March 2023 the club announced the appointment of Ian Flynn as first team manager.
The team's colors are traditionally red and white, and they play their home matches at Victoria Park, a venue that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for fans. The club is known for its passionate supporters, who create an electric environment during home games, fostering a strong sense of community pride.
Vale of Leithen has a history of resilience and determination, often showcasing a blend of experienced players and promising young talent. The club emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and the development of players both on and off the pitch. With a focus on nurturing local talent and engaging with the community, Vale of Leithen continues to be a vital part of the football landscape in the Scottish Borders.