Preview: Champions collide as Haddington host Oakley

Four of the county’s teams have home advantage as they search for three points.

Only Tranent Juniors and Preston Athletic find themselves on their travels.

In the Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL), Tranent make the journey south to face Dalbeattie Star.

In the top flight of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL), Haddington Athletic welcome Oakley United while Musselburgh Athletic entertain Dundonald Bluebell.

Dunbar United host Dunipace in a battle at the top of the First Division, while Preston Athletic cross the Forth to face Lochore Welfare.

Finally, St Andrews United are heading in the opposite direction as they travel to Ormiston Primrose.

Tranent’s match kicks off at 3pm and the remaining encounters get under way at 2.30pm.

Haddington (maroon) welcome Oakley United to Millfield

Match of the Day

Haddington Athletic v Oakley United

East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Haddington Athletic last five games: LLDLD

CHAMPION versus champion at Millfield.

Haddington Athletic saw off the challenge of Leith Athletic to be crowned First Division Conference A champions last term while Oakley were winners of Conference B ahead of Preston Athletic.

Perhaps understandably, neither team has been able to replicate that form in the top tier of the EoSFL.

Oakley are only off the bottom of the table on goal difference while Haddington have only won two of their opening 10 games, although they have drawn four.

Three points for the Hi Hi would put some much-needed distance between themselves and the bottom three.

Tranent Juniors have had up and down form as of late but head to bottom of the table Dalbeattie Star

Dalbeattie Star v Tranent Juniors

Scottish Lowland Football League

Tranent Juniors last five games: LWLWL

INCONSISTENT would be the best way to sum up Tranent Juniors in recent weeks.

Colin Nish’s team are yet to really hit a winning streak but will be looking to start one as they travel to Dalbeattie Star.

The Dumfries and Galloway side prop up the Lowland League table and have won just one of their opening 14 games.

Tranent meanwhile have only tasted defeat in three of their league contests and sit comfortably in the upper reaches of the table.

A victory ahead of a midweek clash with Edinburgh University would be most welcome.

Musselburgh Athletic (blue and white) host Dundonald Bluebell. Picture: Alan Wilson

Musselburgh Athletic v Dundonald Bluebell

East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Musselburgh Athletic last five games: WWWWD

UNBEATEN in five games and four wins on the spin, Musselburgh Athletic are full of confidence.

Liam Burns has had an immediate impact at Olivebank as his side look to race up the table.

Victory over Dundonald Bluebell would continue that trend with the two sides swapping places if Musselburgh can pick up a win.

The Fife side sit fifth in the standings at the moment and are boosted by 18 goals scored and none conceded in their last three outings.

It is a real test for Burns and his team but one they will be looking to overcome.

Dunbar United's Scottish Cup adventure was ended by the University of Stirling and now they face Dunipace. Image: Gordon Bell

Dunbar United v Dunipace

East of Scotland Football League First Division

Dunbar United last five games: LWWWD

SCOTTISH Cup disappointment is firmly in the rearview mirror as Dunbar United look to return to the top flight of the EoSFL.

The loss to the University of Stirling was a blow but the focus is now firmly on getting three points.

The Seasiders top the First Division table having taken 20 points from a possible 27.

The visitors to New Countess Park sit fourth – and outside the promotion places – but are just two points adrift.

No league winners’ medals will be handed out this afternoon (Saturday) but victory for the hosts would be a real statement of intent.

Preston Athletic's (blue) are looking to get back to winning ways after two defeats in a row

Lochore Welfare v Preston Athletic

East of Scotland Football League First Division

Preston Athletic last five games: LLWWW

ONE point further adrift of Dunipace are Preston Athletic, who have their own ambitions of reaching the top flight.

Paul Currie’s team were not in action last weekend but will be looking to get back to winning ways after consecutive defeats.

They travel to a Lochore Welfare side sitting 12th in the 16-team table with nine points from as many games.

The Panners are three points off the top of the table and will be looking to keep the pressure on those teams above them.

Ormiston Primrose (black and white) are looking to end their winless run against St Andrews United

Ormiston Primrose v St Andrews United

East of Scotland Football League Second Division

Ormiston Primrose last five games: LLLLL

EARLY season optimism has somewhat evaporated at New Recreation Park.

Richie Weir’s men enjoyed a 4-0 win over Hawick Royal Albert on the second day of the season.

However, since then, they have only picked up two points – a pair of 2-2 draws against Edinburgh United and Peebles Rovers.

Both of those teams sit above Ormiston in the table, showing the county side do have the ability to cause teams problems.

They will need to be at their best though to take anything from a St Andrews United side who sit sixth in the standings.

The Fife outfit have 20 points from a possible 30 and could move up the table with a win.