It's a tough looking weekend for out first teams with each facing a challenging away fixture: the men are at Glasgow Green to play Kelburne (1630) and the women go to Dundee to play Grove Menzieshill (1430). Both Western Wildcats sides are in a very similar position with three point leads and superior goal differences meaning that they need three points from their final two games to meet their targets: fourth place for the girls; third place for the boys. Neither game therefore is absolutely crucial - they can each afford to lose on the assumption that they face easier assignments in the league season's final round of games - but any points at this stage of the season go a long way, especially if those teams below them slip up. The chances are, though, that Gordonians (fourth in the men's 1st Division) and Dundee Wanderers (fifth in the women's league) will win away from home against Watsonians and Hillhead respectively so the easiest thing for all concerned would be for two wins for the good guys and the job to be effectively done.
Another team with a game which could take them one step closer to achieving their goals are the Men's 3rd Team who host Kelburne 3s (1230). Should Western win and Clydesdale lose at home to Hillhead 4s, in fact, the 3s would be West District champions. Given the very tough game this Kelburne team gave Western back in the autumn, though, Matt MacDonald's side will need to focus entirely on what's happening at Auchenhowie and leave events at Titwood to take care of themselves. This could be a very competitive game and one worth coming down to watch if you fancy supporting a silverware chasing Western team.
The 4s are at Duncanrigg HS to play EK/Avondale (1200). They will want to keep the wheels turning on their recent good form with another win. The 5s, too, will want to build on recent good results at Hillhead 6s.
The women's second and third teams close out their seasons with home games. The 2s play Ayr 2s (1400) and the 3s play Hillhead 4s (1530). Let's hope that they both end their seasons with wins.
On Sunday the Men's 2s play Anchor in the semi-final of the District Plate at Glasgow Green.