Haddington and Tranent to face each other in cup competition

Tranent, Dunbar United and Haddington Athletic will be hoping to make the next round of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup. Images: Gordon Bell
Tranent, Dunbar United and Haddington Athletic will be hoping to make the next round of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup. Images: Gordon Bell
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AN EAST Lothian football team is guaranteed to be in the fourth round of the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup.

The draw for the third round took place last night (Wednesday), with Haddington Athletic to face Tranent.

The East Lothian derby is among the pick of the ties with both clubs currently unbeaten.

Haddington reached the third round of the competition with victory away to Armadale Thistle while Tranent knocked out Arniston Rangers.

East Lothian’s other remaining representative in the competition, Dunbar United, travel to Dunipace.

Musselburgh Athletic, Preston Athletic and Ormiston Primrose all lost out in the second round.

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