Bo’ness United put in another below par display as they drew with Armadale Thistle in the second match of this season’s League Cup campaign.

Scott Brown returned from his honeymoon to take his position in the front line but Paul Tweedie was missing after being hurt in training.

The BU's made a great start going ahead in 41 seconds when Mauchline found Payne with a good pass and the perfect finish saw a twenty five yard curling shot beat Armadale keeper Black low at the far post.

It was hoped this might be the start of something good but the game developed into a scrappy affair though Armadale equalised in 31 minutes with a fine move. Brookfield got onto the end of a Dick free kick from deep and his header was just right for Crawford to hit a first time low shot, the ball zipping past Stalker into the bottom corner of the net.

Armadale finished the half strongly but at the beginning of the second period it was Bo’ness who looked the more positive side. The BU's had most of the possession creating the better chances but Black in the Armadale goal was not really tested dealing with everything that come his way. Mauchline was closest for Bo’ness with a shot that just missed the far post though Armadale had a couple of near things particularly Murphy’s header that Tully did well to clear for a corner.

Just before the end Bo’ness pushed for the winner but without success and they will be hoping for better things on Saturday when Bathgate come calling.