Ross McCausland – Winger – Aris Limassol
Ross was a second-half substitute as Aris prevailed in the Limassol derby against Apollon.
The Northern Irishman was introduced in the closing stages as the side returned to winning ways following last weekend’s disappointment against APOEL.
Apps: 14
Goals: 3
Assists: 3
Oscar Cortes – Winger – Sporting Gijon
Oscar was an unused substitute as Sporting Gijon edged Granada by a solitary goal on Saturday evening.
The side are in Copa del Rey action this evening at home to Valencia as they look to finish the year on a strong footing.
Apps: 7
Ben Davies – Defender – Oxford United
Ben has enjoyed a strong week for Oxford United as he started in both of their matches across the last week.
Although Saturday’s defeat to Preston North End was an undoubted disappointment for his side, he played the full 90 minutes last midweek in a 1-1 draw away to Blackburn Rovers.
Apps: 6
Leon King – Defender – Ayr United
Leon started as Ayr United fell to defeat at home to St. Johnstone at Somerset Park.
The Honest Men found themselves in a winning position in the contest before the Perth outfit roared back to claim all three points.
Apps: 12
Paul Nsio – Midfielder – Raith Rovers
Paul, meanwhile, registered his first senior goal as he netted in Raith’s 6-0 rout of Ross County on Saturday afternoon.
It was a memorable moment for the 19-year-old, who also started and helped the Stark’s Park outfit into the next round of the KDM Evolution Trophy with a 5-2 triumph over Hamilton Academical last midweek.
Apps: 8
Goals: 1
Josh Gentles – Forward – Raith Rovers
Josh made his first start for Raith Rovers in the KDM Evolution Trophy victory over Accies.
The young forward has been a regular off the bench for Raith this season and led the line impressively for the Kirkcaldy side last midweek.
Apps: 7
Zander Hutton – Defender – Hamilton Academical
Zander started twice for Hamilton over the last seven days in what has been a difficult week for the club.
They exited the KDM Evolution Trophy last midweek before being condemned to defeat by Inverness in the Highlands at the weekend, with the young full-back continuing to gain valuable experience of senior football.
Apps: 16
Assists: 2
Jack Wyllie – Defender – Kelty Hearts
Jack made his 14th and 15th appearance for Kelty in cup and league action over the last week.
He played every available minute for the side over the last two games, both ending in narrow defeat – by the same 3-2 scoreline – as they look to bounce back quickly.
Apps: 15
Lewis Stewart – Winger – Alloa Athletic
Lewis, in the meantime, started for Alloa in their defeat to Queen of the South on Saturday afternoon.
It was a busy week for the 18-year-old who was on the substitutes bench for the first-team away to Ferencvaros in UEFA Europa League action, just two days before playing 90 minutes for the Wasps on league duty at the weekend.
Apps: 8
Goals: 2
Callum Burnside – Winger – Alloa Athletic
Callum featured twice for Andy Graham’s side as they suffered back-to-back defeats.
The Northern Irishman has been in terrific form for the Wasps this campaign as they target promotion to the Scottish Championship.
Apps: 11
Goals: 2
Assists: 2
Chris Eadie – Forward – Stirling Albion
Chris made his return from injury as a second half substitute for Stirling Albion in their 1-1 draw with Spartans.
He wasted precious little time in making an impacting, teeing up his side’s equaliser with 17 minutes remaining.
Apps: 7
Goals: 3
Assists: 4
Arran Kerr – Defender – Stirling Albion
Arran started successive games for Stirling Albion in KDM Evolution Trophy and league action.
The Binos produced a memorable penalty shootout victory over Greenock Morton to advance in the former, with Arran making his first starts for the League Two outfit.
Apps: 6
Connor Campbell – Defender – Stirling Albion
Connor, too, made his first start in both the cup and league for Stirling Albion across the last seven days.
The defender has had to bide his time following a minor injury to make his Binos bow but will hope to nail down his place in the side over the course of the campaign.
Apps: 2
Lyle Wark – Defender – Forfar Athletic
Lyle featured twice for Forfar over the last week as they advanced in the KDM Evolution Trophy following a penalty shootout win over Edinburgh City.
The 18-year-old then underlined his versatility by lining up in the engine room as Forfar fell to defeat against Annan Athletic on Saturday afternoon.
Apps: 9
Alfie Haliwell – Goalkeeper – Albion Rovers
Alfie was between the posts as Albion Rovers played twice in Lowland League action over the last seven days.
After a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Broxburn, the side steadied the ship with a 1-1 draw against Bo’ness United this past weekend.
Apps: 14
Blaine McClure – Midfielder – Nottingham Forest Under-21s
Blaine started and played the full 90 minutes as Forest were victorious in Premier League Cup action against Millwall.
The midfielder lined up in the same side as experienced full-back Ola Aina as the side maintained their 100% record in the competition.
Apps: 10
Assists: 2
Sophie Black – Midfielder- Motherwell
Sophie was back in the Motherwell starting lineup as they made their return to league action over the weekend where they fell to a 3-0 home defeat to Hearts.
It was the first appearance at club level for several weeks for the midfielder, who will hope to play a part in their final outing away to Partick Thistle before the winter break.
Apps: 12
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
Lily Boyce – Midfielder- Motherwell
Lily, likewise, was back in the XI from the off as they fell to defeat in East Kilbride in new Head Coach Iain Robinson’s first match in charge.
Her club currently reside in seventh place in the SPWPL standings, as they will battle in the second half of the season to try to achieve another top-six finish.
Apps: 6
Sophie Townsley – Striker – Hamilton
Sophie was an unused substitute as Hamilton suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Glasgow City at Petershill Park on Sunday.
It has been a difficult return to the top flight for the Accies after achieving promotion last season, but they will look to pick up their first points of the season as they host Montrose this weekend before the break.
Apps: 11
Goals: 1
Natalie Bandura – Striker- Spartans
Natalie and Spartans were in action twice over the past week as the forward made two further appearances off the bench.
The Edinburgh side firstly fell to a 3-0 Scottish Cup defeat to Hearts in midweek, before bouncing back emphatically with a 7-0 success over Stirling University on Sunday afternoon.
Apps: 13
Goals: 7
Assists: 1
CaCee McKenna – Defender – Spartans
CaCee was named in the starting lineup for the cup defeat before she was an unused substitute in their victory on their return to league action.
Spartans currently occupy second place in SPWPL 2, and take on Queen’s Park on Sunday in their final match before the winter break.
Apps: 9
Assists: 1
Lucy Livie – Winger- Boroughmuir Thistle
Lucy made an appearance of the bench as Boroughmuir backed up their Scottish Cup win last Sunday with an emphatic 6-0 league victory over Livingston.
The youngster has made a handful of appearances for the Edinburgh based side, who host Gartcairn next this weekend.
Apps: 9
Goals: 2
Assists: 2
Sophie Rutherford – Winger- Queen’s Park
Sophie, likewise, made a substitute appearance for her respective club as Queen’s Park continued their good form with a 5-0 win over St Johnstone in league action.
The Spiders host Spartans next in their final outing of 2025, with the Glasgow side having ambitions to get promoted back to the top flight at the first time of asking.
Apps: 15
Goals: 3
Assists: 1
Mia McArthur – Midfielder – Gartcairn
Mia was in the lineup from the off as Gartcairn fell to a 3-0 defeat to Dundee United at Foundation Park over the weekend.
The young midfield has enjoyed an impressive and consistent so far for her team, starting all of their matches to date.
Apps: 15
Goals: 1
Rebecca Simpson – Defender - Gartcairn
Rebecca was also in the team from the get-go as were on the wrong end of the three-goal defeat on Sunday afternoon.
Gartcairn will look to bounce back in their final fixture of the calendar year this weekend, hosting East Fife.
Apps: 8
Alba Stewart – Midfielder- Gartcairn
Alba was in the lineup alongside her two Gers teammates for Gartcairn as she continued her run in the team of late.
Despite the result, it has been a positive time of late for the young midfielder, who was recently named the club’s player of the month for November.
Apps: 11
Goals: 1
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