Musselburgh Athletic 0–3 Bonnyrigg Rose
Scottish Lowland Football League — 25 July 2026

Bonnyrigg Rose delivered an emphatic performance on the road, cruising to a 3‑0 victory over Musselburgh Athletic at Olivebank Stadium. The result keeps Bonnyrigg firmly in the hunt near the top of the Lowland League standings, while Musselburgh remain anchored in the lower half after a difficult afternoon.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Bonnyrigg Rose dominated possession and territory. Their high‑press forced errors from Musselburgh’s defenders, leading to the first goal inside 15 minutes. The visitors doubled their lead before the break with a well‑executed set‑piece, and added a third early in the second half to kill any hopes of a comeback.

Key Moments

• 13th minute: A giveaway in midfield allowed Bonnyrigg to break; the winger’s cross was turned home by an unmarked forward at the back post – 0‑1.
• 38th minute: A corner kick was met by a towering header from Bonnyrigg’s centre‑back, making it 0‑2.
• 54th minute: A sweeping counter‑attack ended with a calm finish from 12 yards, sealing the 0‑3 scoreline.
• 72nd minute: Musselburgh’s best chance was saved by the Bonnyrigg goalkeeper, preserving the clean sheet.

Standout Players

• Bonnyrigg Rose striker scored a goal and provided an assist, a constant menace to the home defence.
• Bonnyrigg’s central defender scored the second goal and marshalled the backline superbly.

Table Impact

The three points move Bonnyrigg Rose into the top three of the Lowland League with a game in hand. Musselburgh Athletic remain in the relegation zone after a disappointing result that highlights their struggles against the division’s stronger sides.

Conclusion

Bonnyrigg Rose’s clinical and organised display underlined their promotion ambitions. Musselburgh will need to regroup quickly to avoid being cut adrift in the relegation battle.