Season 1939-1940

Arniston Rangers began the season in a manner, that with the second world war looming, they had already lost the enthusiasm for the game. Arniston started in August, 1939 and lost five games in a row. 4 - 2 to Bonnyrigg Rose, 4 - 1 to Newtongrange Star, 7 - 2 to Ormiston Primrose, 8 - 1 to Armadale Thistle and 2 - 1 to Bo'ness Cadora.

Before Arniston Rangers stopped for the duration of the second world war, they had two good wins in the Scottish Junior Cup, beating Kelty Our Boys in the first round and a 5 - 2 win over Thornton Hibs in the next round. Last game, before stoppage for the war, was a Scottish Cup Tie against Portobello Renton which Arniston lost 2 - 0 after a replay.

The second world war was to see the demise of the like of Portobello Renton and Winchburgh Juniors.

August 3 1939 Arniston Rangers v Polkemmet Juniors Midlothian Junior League

Match was played at Harthill and ended in a 2 - 2 draw

Arniston Scorers: Cairns, Herbert

August 10 1939 Arniston Rangers v Bonnyrigg Rose

Match ended in a 4 goals to 2 win for the Rose

Arniston Scorers: Dizardo, Cairns

Saturday Arniston Rangers v Newtongrange Star Midlothian Junior League

Match was played at Arniston and ended in a 4 goals to 1 win for the Star

Arniston Scorer: Liddle