Clydebank 3
Albion Rovers 5
League (Division 2)

Match Report

For much of this match, it looked like another grim afternoon for Clydebank. Trailing 5–0 with only fifteen minutes remaining, many among the home support were preparing to head for the exits. But what followed was a remarkable late rally that salvaged some pride and showed exactly what this young Bankies side is capable of when they find their rhythm.

The fightback began around the 75th minute, when Tommy McGhee surged forward from midfield and unleashed a thunderous shot. The ball took a deflection off the Albion Rovers centre-half and flew past the helpless keeper, sparking a sudden surge of life in the stands. The fans responded with rousing encouragement, and the players took heart.

John Cummings added a second goal not long after, and Tony Moy capped the comeback with a brilliant third—a deft header from a flashing cross delivered by Cummings, so quick that many didn’t see it until the net was bulging. From what looked like a rout, Clydebank had breathed life into the match, and the crowd stayed to the final whistle, urging their side on.

Had this kind of fire and intensity been present earlier in the match—or in some of the previous games—Clydebank might not still be searching for their first league point. But what the final quarter-hour showed is that this team does have character and potential. What it needs is consistency, belief, and time.

Albion Rovers, though, deserved their win. Kenny Jenkins delivered a stunning early blow with a rapid-fire hat-trick, scoring in the 8th, 10th, and 11th minutes—a remarkable achievement by the young centre-forward and surely one of the quickest trebles seen at Kilbowie. Rovers added two second-half goals, both from the penalty spot, and looked in complete control at 5–0.

Their strength lay in their direct, fast-paced approach. They were more physical in the tackle, sharper to second balls, and had a dynamic forward line that consistently troubled the Clydebank defence. Behind them, a solid half-back line kept the midfield ticking and snuffed out many of the home side’s early attacks.

However, like many teams with a comfortable cushion, Rovers switched off late on, perhaps assuming the job was done. Clydebank made sure they were punished for their complacency. If nothing else, Rovers may leave Kilbowie having learned that no lead is safe when a team still has something to prove.

For Clydebank, the final 15 minutes were a glimpse of what could be. As the club continues to find its feet in the senior ranks, patience and perseverance will be key. The talent is there—it’s now about harnessing it over 90 minutes.

Match report written by Stuart McBay