Camelon Juniors FC wishes to update supporters regarding recent changes to our fixture schedule in April 2026.

Our fixture against Jeanfield Swifts has been brought forward to Saturday 18 April, having originally been scheduled for Saturday 25 April. In addition, a further league fixture against Sauchie Juniors has been scheduled for Wednesday 29 April, conditional upon our participation in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup Final on Sunday 26 April.

While the club is proud to have reached the Cup Final, we are disappointed with the current scheduling arrangements. The potential requirement to play a league fixture within 72 hours of a major final creates unnecessary congestion and raises concerns around player welfare, preparation, and competitive fairness.

We have formally raised our concerns with the League, particularly in relation to the restructuring of our fixtures to accommodate a competition that does not take precedence over league fixtures under the League’s published rules.

We have also highlighted the importance of consistency in decision-making. At higher levels of the pyramid, including the Lowland League, fixtures already issued would not typically be rescheduled in a manner that disadvantages member clubs.

Camelon Juniors FC believes that fixture scheduling should support clubs and ensure fairness across the competition. We have proposed a number of reasonable alternatives and will continue to engage constructively with the League in seeking a resolution.

We thank our supporters for their continued backing and will provide further updates as appropriate.

Camelon Juniors FC