Stephen Reid

Next up we make the short journey to the Meadowbank Stadium to face Edinburgh City for our latest William Hill League 2 fixture.

Edinburgh City are currently 4th with The Rose in 9th but with only 7 points between the teams in this very competitive League.

This will be the 3rd away fixture in succession after the trips to Forfar and Peterhead.

Last time out The Rose went down to a 2-0 defeat at Peterhead.

The first half was competitive for both sides playing deep, with Peterhead having more of the ball.

Rose had the best chance of the half through Cammy Ross, whose solo effort led to a long-range shot that worked Blessing Oluyemi in the Peterhead goal in the 21st minute.

Angus Mailer would be shown his marching orders after he was shown red in the 26th minute after some confusion from the Officials.

The Blue Toon created chances through Kieran Shanks, and just before halftime, Mikey Andrews made a important save from Dylan Forrest’s shot outside the box.

The second half saw Peterhead change the momentum of the game.

Bonnyrigg Rose’s best chance of the half came through Mark Ferrie in the 55th minute, with his shot going just wide of Oluyemi’s goal.

Peter Pawlett gave Peterhead the lead in the 64th minute after causing commotion in the Rose box.

Peterhead extended their lead with a long-range volley that hit the bar, allowing Kieran Shanks to head in the rebound in the 71st, closing off a frustrating end to Bonnyrigg Rose’s calendar year.

Edinburgh City have been on a good run but went gown to a 1-0 defeat to near neighbours The Spartans after a second half Henderson penalty separated the sides and will provide a tough test for The Rose.

Edinburgh City (last 5 league results)

28/12/24 = The Spartans 1-0 Edinburgh City
21/12/24 = Edinburgh City 1-0 Elgin City
14/12/24 = Stranraer 0-0 Edinburgh City
07/12/24 = Stirling Albion 0-3 Edinburgh City
16/11/24 = Peterhead 2-3 Edinburgh City

Bonnyrigg Rose (last 5 league results)

21/12/24 = Peterhead 2-0 Bonnyrigg Rose
14/12/24 = Forfar Athletic 5-1 Bonnyrigg Rose
03/12/24 = Bonnyrigg Rose 2-1 Stirling Albion
30/11/24 = Bonnyrigg Rose 1-1 East Fife
16/11/24 = Stranraer 1-2 Bonnyrigg Rose

League (head-to-head this season)

19/10/24 = Bonnyrigg Rose 2-0 Edinburgh City
17/08/24 = Edinburgh City 2-2 Bonnyrigg Rose

Referee Ryan Lee
AR1Michael MacDermid
AR2Barry Feery

*Next Match we welcome Stranraer to NDP (11th January Kick Off 3pm)