CUP action takes a back seat this afternoon (Saturday) as all six of East Lothian’s football sides get ready to get back on the pitch.

Tranent are looking to continue their fine recent form when they travel to Coatbridge to face Albion Rovers in the Scottish Lowland Football League.

Meanwhile, Musselburgh Athletic and Haddington Athletic both face away trips in the top flight of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL).

Musselburgh venture to Kinnoull while Haddington are away to Glenrothes.

That leaves Dunbar United, Preston Athletic and Ormiston Primrose with home fixtures.

Dunbar welcome Luncarty in the Premier Division while Preston Athletic host Rosyth in the First Division.

Finally, Ormiston Primrose take on Edinburgh South in the Second Division.

East Lothian Courier: Tranent (maroon) bounced back from a goal down to knock Hutchison Vale out of the Scottish Cup.Tranent (maroon) bounced back from a goal down to knock Hutchison Vale out of the Scottish Cup.

Match of the Day

Albion Rovers v Tranent

Scottish Lowland Football League

Kick-off 3pm

TIME goes by quickly in Scottish football.

Not too long ago, it would have seemed a strange concept that Tranent would be facing Albion Rovers on league business.

Now, it is very much a reality with Tranent holding a nine-point advantage over their rivals.

A good start has been enjoyed under Ian Little and they will be looking to continue that on a trip to Cliftonhill.

Three points could lift the Belters further up the Lowland League table.

East Lothian Courier: Musselburgh Athletic (blue) travel to KinnoullMusselburgh Athletic (blue) travel to Kinnoull

Kinnoull v Musselburgh Athletic

East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Kick-off 1.30pm

SCOTTISH Cup success needs to be pushed to the back of the mind as Musselburgh look for three points.

The win over Gretna 2008 will live long in the memory but attempts to win the EoSFL Premier Division are the main focus.

A trip to Kinnoull brings an opportunity to pick up three points and keep up the pressure on the three teams above them.

Their hosts have picked up just four points this campaign and already look like they could be in a relegation battle.

East Lothian Courier: Dunbar United (black and white stripes) are back in league action. Image: Gordon MaitlandDunbar United (black and white stripes) are back in league action. Image: Gordon Maitland

Dunbar United v Luncarty

East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Kick-off 2.30pm

ANOTHER team that enjoyed Scottish Cup success, Dunbar United will be looking to take that momentum into a league clash with Luncarty.

The Seasiders have enjoyed life back in the top flight of the EoSFL and have picked up 15 points from a possible 24.

That is enough for them to be sitting fifth in the table.

In contrast, Luncarty sit rock bottom of the standings with eight defeats from the opening eight games.

East Lothian Courier: Haddington Athletic (maroon) head to GlenrothesHaddington Athletic (maroon) head to Glenrothes

Glenrothes v Haddington Athletic

East of Scotland Football League Premier Division

Kick-off 2.30pm

NO GAME last weekend means Haddington Athletic should be refreshed and ready to go on their trip to Fife.

The Hi Hi have stumbled in recent weeks but have still enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign.

Third in the table, they will be looking to build on that when they face a Glenrothes side sitting 13th in the table.

The hosts have not been helped by a points deduction and will be looking to build a gap on those below them.

East Lothian Courier: Preston Athletic (blue) previously lost out to Arniston Rangers in a high-scoring contest at the Pennypit. Image: Alan WilsonPreston Athletic (blue) previously lost out to Arniston Rangers in a high-scoring contest at the Pennypit. Image: Alan Wilson

Preston Athletic v Rosyth

East of Scotland Football League First Division

Kick-off 2.30pm

DEFEAT to Newtongrange Star last time out highlights the inconsistency of Preston Athletic.

The Prestonpans team will look to get back on the winning trail this afternoon against Rosyth.

It is a congested mid-table in the First Division and Preston will look to push clear of that and challenge those at the top.

A win for the opposition would allow them to overtake their East Lothian rivals.

East Lothian Courier: Ormiston Primrose are looking for consecutive winsOrmiston Primrose are looking for consecutive wins

Ormiston Primrose v Edinburgh South

East of Scotland Football League Second Division

Kick-off 2.30pm

A SURPRISE win over Edinburgh College last weekend boosted Ormiston’s chances of battling their way out of the relegation zone.

Now, they welcome another capital club to New Recreation Park as Edinburgh South make the journey east.

Just three points separate the two sides and another good result should be enough to take Richie Weir’s men out of the bottom three.