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- ↑ "Club History". Bo'ness Athletic Football Club Website. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ {Divisions no longer in existence} - SJFA East Region Premier League South (2018-2020) | 2019 - 2020, Non League Matters
- ↑ "History made as Bo'ness Athletic to join Bo'ness United in senior football ranks". www.falkirkherald.co.uk. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ "Bo'ness United chairman Iain Muirhead has deep concerns about formation of rival senior team Bo'ness Athletic". www.falkirkherald.co.uk. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ↑ "Champions – Bo'ness Athletic – 20/05/23". The Scottish Football Adventure Website. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ "Five star Bo'ness Athletic keep on winning as they down top-flight teams in cup". www.falkirkherald.co.uk. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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