FOUR unanswered goals saw Tranent maintain their 100 per cent record at the top of the Lowland League East.
Robbie Horn’s men were one of three East Lothian teams enjoying a victory over the weekend.
In the top flight of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL), Dunbar United continued their impressive start while Preston Athletic picked up their first three points.
Elsewhere, Haddington Athletic suffered their first defeat of the season while Musselburgh Athletic went down to defeat.
Ormiston Primrose picked up a point in EoSFL Second Division Conference East.
After a goalless opening half an hour, Tranent looked well on their way to three points by half time against Civil Service Strollers.
🎥 Sit back, relax and enjoy all four goals from yesterday’s 4-0 win over Civil Service Strollers at Foresters Park!
A quickfire double from Guy McGarry in the space of two minutes, a stoppage time beauty from Corey Thomson and a perfectly placed free-kick from Conor Doan to… pic.twitter.com/3dhXKfV5Fv— Tranent FC (@TranentFC) August 30, 2026
Guy McGarry scored on 35 minutes and doubled the advantage just two minutes later.
There was still time for Corey Thomson to make it three before the break.
Conor Doan then found the net midway through the second half to make it six wins out of six in the Lowland League East for Tranent.
Meanwhile, Musselburgh Athletic travelled to Brechin City for the first time.
The visitors took a first half lead through Nathan Evans but the hosts found a leveller three minutes before half time.
Musselburgh had a chance to restore their lead from the penalty spot but it was missed and Brechin took full advantage with two goals in the final 11 minutes.
Dunbar United remain second in the EoSFL Premier Division after a home win over Edinburgh University.
It was a tale of two penalties in the first half as Edinburgh University saw their spot kick saved before Mackenzie Lawler scored his penalty just before half time.
Dean Whitson then secured the points with a header 11 minutes from time.
What a day to be a Preston fan
Outstanding display to a man
St Andrews 1 Preston Athletic 2 pic.twitter.com/JzSj8x8QTC— Preston Athletic Football Club (@PrestonAthletic) August 29, 2026
Preston Athletic had to do it the hard way against St Andrews United as they trailed 1-0 at half time.
However, goals from Neilson Combe and Ryan Baptie turned the game around and moved Preston off the bottom of the table.
Meanwhile, at Millfield, Haddington’s 11-game unbeaten streak came to an end against Newtongrange Star.
After a goalless first half, two goals in seven minutes had the visitors in control.
Ethan Williams netted from the penalty spot with 12 minutes left but they could not find an equaliser.
Finally, goals from Brandyn Neil and Josh Winnik saw Ormiston Primrose fight back to take a point at league leaders Edinburgh United.
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