Kelso defeated Glasgow Hawks 28:17 in the Tennent's Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The result leaves the hosts in seventh place with 14 points from five matches, while the visitors remain bottom with two points and no wins.
We had called for a home win before kick-off, placing 69 per cent confidence on Kelso. The prediction has come good, though not without the kind of resistance you expect from a side that has nothing left to lose.
Kelso's recent form has been patchy — three losses in their last five games, including heavy defeats to Heriot's and Hawick. To be fair, they have also drawn with teams like Ayr and Edinburgh, showing they can compete when they are not playing at their best. Glasgow Hawks, meanwhile, have lost all five matches, with scores that include a 5:45 hammering at Currie.
The visitors have had nothing to do all evening in terms of results, but the scoreboard tells a different story. Kelso made the difference through discipline and structure, while Glasgow Hawks struggled to find any rhythm against a side that needed to bounce back.
And here's the thing — this result does not dramatically alter the table, but it extends Glasgow Hawks' winless run to five matches. Kelso climb slightly clear of the lower half, though they are still three points behind sixth place.
The gap between the two sides is now 12 points. For Glasgow Hawks, the season is already slipping away. For Kelso, there is still work to be done if they want to push for a higher finish.
