LARGS Academy will be hoping to make home advantage count as take on Kilmarnock Academy in the U16s Ayrshire schools final on Friday, September 27.

The showpiece occasion is taking place at Barrfields Park and has a 5pm kick-off on the big day.

It is another cup final for the academy who have been regular good performers in cup competitions, famously winning the Scottish Schoolboy Shield in 2010 under manager Laurie Baker.

Ever since, the secondary school have carried on a good tradition of strong performances in district cup competitions.

An academy spokesperson said: "Hopefully we can get a lot of supporters along to cheer the team on."