At the 1980 AGM, Eddie Sanderson, who had held the position of Secretary for 46 years, stood down and was succeeded by Douglas Barnett. At the end of season club function Mr Sanderson was presented with an inscribed silver salver by Chairman David Cowe in recognition of his work for the club. Mr Sanderson also relinquished his position as the club’s representative on the East of Scotland Football Association, which he had occupied for 25 years and he was replaced by former player Ian Haggarty. The decade got off to an indifferent start as Vale were eliminated from all three cup competitions at the first hurdle. A 3-1 defeat away to Edinburgh University in the Scottish Qualifying Cup was followed by the same scoreline against Whitehill Welfare in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup. Vale at least held Kelso United to a draw in the King Cup, but lost the replay and the end of the season saw Vale finish in the bottom half of the East of Scotland League. Attendances were dropping at an alarming rate, with only raffles and the 200 Club keeping the club going as gate money decreased. On the brighter side, Innerleithen Union Club donated a shield to be played for in an annual five-a-side tournament. It was named the Andrew Brady Memorial Shield, after a Union Club committee member and Vale supporter, who had died suddenly. The first winners were Hibernian after they narrowly overcame Gala Fairydean in the final.

Season 1981-82 saw an improved performance in the league, with an eventual sixth placed finish and the club captured another trophy as they won the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup. A 3-2 victory over Edinburgh University at Victoria Park was followed by another 3-2 win over rivals Gala Fairydean. The final, played at Rosewell, saw Vale triumph 2-0 over Civil Service Strollers to lift the cup. The weather was very severe over winter and no football was possible for six weeks during December 1981 and January 1982. During this time, on Sunday 10th January, a temperature of -18 degrees was recorded in Innerleithen! Vale were starting to feel the effects of diminishing numbers of supporters and hit a financial crisis. The players rallied round and refused to accept expenses for the last six weeks of the season, thereby keeping the club alive, but Vale had to withdraw from the City Cup semi-final, away to Berwick Rangers, due to lack of money.

Having survived and augmented funds during the close season, season 1982-83 started off with a lot of hope. A good run in the Scottish Qualifying Cup saw Vale win against Annan Athletic 1-0 away, then Edinburgh University 4-0, also away. The third round saw a visit from Burntisland Shipyard and Vale won easily 6-0. In the semi-final Hawick Royal Albert were dispatched 3-1 in Innerleithen, setting up yet another final meeting with Gala Fairydean. Losing finals to Gala seemed to be becoming a bit of a habit for Vale, and once again after another two-legged final, the men in black and white triumphed 5-3 on aggregate. Having qualified for the Scottish Cup, Vale were drawn at home to Stranraer. Due to heavy snow the game had to be put back a week to the 18th of December. The game ended in a goalless draw and with two Saturdays having been used up, the replay was set for the Monday night in Stranraer. Heavy rain made conditions very difficult at Stair Park and water had to be brushed off the pitch to allow the match to go ahead, but credit had to go to both teams for putting on an excellent game. Vale had the better of the first half, but some wonderful saves by the home goalkeeper kept them at bay and two second half goals saw the game end in Stranraer’s favour.

In the Scottish Qualifying Cup of 1983-84, Vale beat Girvan Amateurs 3-0 at home in the first round. Whitehill Welfare provided the opposition in the second round and after a 1-1 draw, Vale won the replay 3-2. Hawick Royal Albert were beaten 2-1 in the third round and Spartans 3-2 in the semi-final. This set up a meeting in the by now single game final with – oh no! – Gala Fairydean, who duly won their fifth final against Vale 3-2. The Scottish Cup saw a visit to Cowdenbeath where, on a frosty pitch, the hosts were flattered by the final scoreline of 3-0. Cowden took the lead as unfortunate Vale defender Boyd turned the ball into his own net and further strikes by Gavin and Miller sealed the Fifers’ place in the next round. The teams that day were; Cowdenbeath: Allan, Williamson, O’Donnell, Oliver, Tierney, McDonough, Dunlop, Hird, Gavin, Paterson and Miller. Vale of Leithen: Arnot, Graham, Ross, Turnbull, Bird, Boyd, J Thorpe, Cormack, Hogarth, B Thorpe and Darling.

In 1984-85, Vale were put out of the Scottish Qualifying Cup beaten 3-0 by Civil Service Strollers at Muirhouse, but did much better in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup. They took revenge on Civil Service Strollers 2-0 at home in the first round, then Hawick Royal Albert – who must have been as sick of the sight of us in cup-ties as we were of Gala – were beaten 5-3 in the second round, also at home. Postal United were sent home after a first-class 3-2 victory, leaving a final appearance against Whitehill Welfare which Vale lost 2-0. Vale finished the season in 4th place in the league, but the club was rocked when, after a decade in charge, manager Finlay Watson resigned for health reasons. He was replaced by Peebles born ex-player Danny O’Donnell.

In season 1985-86, Vale reached the Third Round of the Scottish Qualifying Cup by winning two away ties 2-0 against Burntisland Shipyard, then 9-0 against Tarff Rovers. The opposition in the Third Round was Threave Rovers and Vale were unlucky to lose 2-1 at Castle Douglas, owing to a last-minute goal. In the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup Civil Service Strollers were beaten 3-2, before a 5-1 semi-final defeat to Gala Fairydean ended Vale’s interest. Vale ended this season’s League campaign in 4th place again and won the King Cup for the sixth time – 26 years after their previous triumph. In the first two rounds, replays were needed to beat Spartans and Gala Fairydean before a single goal victory over Whitehill Welfare in the semis booked a final place. The final was at Netherdale, against Hawick Royal Albert and after extra time and the scores still tied at 2-2, it went to penalty kicks, which Vale won 5-4. David Cowe had resigned as Chairman in 1985 due to ill-health and had been appointed Honourary President. The club was greatly saddened when Mr Cowe died on 24th February 1986. Few people worked as hard to take the club forward and into the modern era, with his greatest legacy probably the Victoria Park pavilion, which he did so much to make a reality. Eddie Sanderson took over the position of Honourary President.

Season 1986-87 saw another change of manager as business commitments made it impossible for Danny O’Donnell to continue in the position, so ex-Hibs player Mervyn Jones was appointed, with John Smith assisting him in the role of coach. Ex-manager Finlay Watson had been tempted out of retirement by Coldstream and brought his new charges to Victoria Park in the Second Round of the Scottish Qualifying Cup. With the Vale team still mainly made up of players signed by Watson, it was a tense affair and Vale eventually won through with the only goal of the game. Vale then beat Civil Service Strollers 2-0 at Muirhouse in the Third Round, then Annan Athletic 2-1 at Galabank in the semi-final. Netherdale was again the venue for the final and Whitehill Welfare provided the opposition. Many people considered Vale the better team in the final, but it’s goals that count and the men from Rosewell won 1-0. In the Scottish Cup Vale had a trip to Kirkcaldy to play Raith Rovers. In a game closer than the scoreline suggested and played in front of 1,355, the hosts won through 4-0. A fine end to the season saw Vale winning the East of Scotland League Championship for the third time in their history and they made it a double as they retained the King Cup. Away wins of 3-1 against Heriot-Watt University and 3-0 against Craigroyston led to a semi-final against Easthouses Lily at Innerleithen. Having overcome them 4-3, Vale found themselves again in a final against Whitehill Welfare, who won the toss for home advantage. At Rosewell, Vale turned on one of their best displays of the season, with an emphatic 5-1 win.

During the 80s, membership in the East of Scotland League was more stable than it had been previously, but still variable. Dunbar Blue Circle had disbanded in 1982 and Berwick Rangers’ reserve side had dropped out for a few seasons, while Selkirk went into abeyance for two years. Pencaitland joined up in 1986 and the following year new arrivals Tollcross United were accompanied by Annan Athletic, who made the decision to move their first team from the South of Scotland League into the East of Scotland set-up and this left the league with a total membership of 20 teams. The prospect of a 38-game season in the league – plus the various cup competitions – ran a big risk of remaining uncompleted, so the decision was taken to split the league into Premier and First Divisions, with ten teams in each. To make up for the shortfall in games, an East of Scotland League Cup was introduced, which was played in mini-league sections before progressing to a knock-out stage. In the Scottish Qualifying Cup Vale saw off Coldstream 1-0 away, then Annan Athletic 4-1 in a replay after a 1-1 draw at Annan. The semi against Threave Rovers at Victoria Park was comprehensively won 7-0, to set up yet another final with Gala Fairydean. The final, played at Galashiels, was a bad-tempered affair and saw Vale reduced to 10 men and Gala eventually winning 3-0. Vale had to give up the King Cup after falling to Kelso United at the semi-final stage, and couldn’t retain the championship, finishing second place in the League.

After the success of the previous few seasons, 1988-89 was a real disappointment. Beaten at the first time of asking in both the Scottish Qualifying Cup and the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup, while in the King Cup Vale could only manage a 1-1 draw at home to Craigroyston, who won the replay on penalties. An extremely poor league campaign saw Vale win only 4 games and finish bottom of their league for the second time in their history, but this time suffering relegation for the first time ever. Another cause of sadness was the death of Finlay Watson, the Coldstream and ex-Vale manager, in May 1989. A terrific crowd turned out to pay their last respects at his funeral service at Mortonhall, with many failing to gain admission to the chapel.

At the start of season 1989-90 manager Mervyn Jones brought in another ex-Hibs player John Murphy to replace John Smith who had moved to Aberdeen. Ex-manager Danny O’Donnell had also returned to assist with coaching. In the Scottish Qualifying Cup Vale made it to the semi-finals to ensure participation in the Scottish Cup proper and were handed a home tie against East Stirlingshire. Vale opened the scoring in front of a crowd of 360, but ‘Shire pulled level just before half time and in the second half went on to complete a 3-1 victory. Vale were hopeful of gaining promotion back to the East of Scotland Premier Division at the first attempt and going into their last game of the campaign, victory over Tollcross United at Victoria Park would have secured it, but in the event it ended a 2-2 draw and Vale fell a point short of second-place Edinburgh City, who had an inferior goal difference.

Tables from the 1980s
1980-81 East of Scotland League Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Whitehill Welfare (Champions) 32 24 5 3 81 24 +57 53 2 Civil Service Strollers 32 21 7 4 59 26 +33 49 3 Spartans 31 20 2 9 76 54 +22 42 4 Berwick Rangers Reserves 32 16 7 9 65 40 +25 39 5 Gala Fairydean 31 16 6 9 72 48 +24 38 6 Hawick Royal Albert 28 16 4 8 60 38 +32 36 7 Coldstream 32 15 4 13 57 56 +1 34 8 Eyemouth United 32 11 11 10 45 42 +3 33 9 Kelso United 32 12 7 13 53 65 -12 31 10 Vale of Leithen 32 12 6 14 80 60 +20 30 11 Edinburgh University 31 11 8 12 45 54 -9 30 12 Selkirk 31 10 5 16 47 60 -13 25 13 Dunbar Blue Circle 32 5 12 15 39 36 +3 22 14 Postal United 31 8 5 18 31 53 -22 21 15 Heriot-Watt University 31 6 7 18 36 65 -29 19 16 Craigroyston 32 7 5 20 43 83 -40 19 17 Peebles Rovers 32 4 7 21 32 96 -64 15	1980-81 East of Scotland League	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	32	24	5	3	81	24	+57	53	2	Civil Service Strollers	32	21	7	4	59	26	+33	49	3	Spartans	31	20	2	9	76	54	+22	42	4	Berwick Rangers Reserves	32	16	7	9	65	40	+25	39	5	Gala Fairydean	31	16	6	9	72	48	+24	38	6	Hawick Royal Albert	28	16	4	8	60	38	+32	36	7	Coldstream	32	15	4	13	57	56	+1	34	8	Eyemouth United	32	11	11	10	45	42	+3	33	9	Kelso United	32	12	7	13	53	65	-12	31	10	Vale of Leithen	32	12	6	14	80	60	+20	30	11	Edinburgh University	31	11	8	12	45	54	-9	30	12	Selkirk	31	10	5	16	47	60	-13	25	13	Dunbar Blue Circle	32	5	12	15	39	36	+3	22	14	Postal United	31	8	5	18	31	53	-22	21	15	Heriot-Watt University	31	6	7	18	36	65	-29	19	16	Craigroyston	32	7	5	20	43	83	-40	19	17	Peebles Rovers	32	4	7	21	32	96	-64	15
1980-81 East of Scotland League
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	32	24	5	3	81	24	+57	53
2	Civil Service Strollers	32	21	7	4	59	26	+33	49
3	Spartans	31	20	2	9	76	54	+22	42
4	Berwick Rangers Reserves	32	16	7	9	65	40	+25	39
5	Gala Fairydean	31	16	6	9	72	48	+24	38
6	Hawick Royal Albert	28	16	4	8	60	38	+32	36
7	Coldstream	32	15	4	13	57	56	+1	34
8	Eyemouth United	32	11	11	10	45	42	+3	33
9	Kelso United	32	12	7	13	53	65	-12	31
10	Vale of Leithen	32	12	6	14	80	60	+20	30
11	Edinburgh University	31	11	8	12	45	54	-9	30
12	Selkirk	31	10	5	16	47	60	-13	25
13	Dunbar Blue Circle	32	5	12	15	39	36	+3	22
14	Postal United	31	8	5	18	31	53	-22	21
15	Heriot-Watt University	31	6	7	18	36	65	-29	19
16	Craigroyston	32	7	5	20	43	83	-40	19
17	Peebles Rovers	32	4	7	21	32	96	-64	15
1981-82 East of Scotland League Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Whitehill Welfare (Champions) 34 20 9 5 68 35 +57 49 2 Gala Fairydean 34 20 7 7 106 56 +50 47 3 Hawick Royal Albert 34 19 8 7 75 47 +28 46 4 Craigroyston 34 19 8 7 66 44 +22 46 5 Postal United 34 17 9 8 59 33 +26 43 6 Vale of Leithen 34 17 8 9 64 41 +23 42 7 Berwick Rangers Reserves 34 15 11 8 71 45 +26 41 8 Spartans 34 15 10 9 78 57 +21 40 9 Coldstream 34 16 8 10 53 52 +1 40 10 Civil Service Strollers 34 14 9 11 62 47 +15 37 11 Edinburgh University 34 13 9 12 71 64 +7 35 12 Kelso United 34 13 8 13 59 69 -10 34 13 Eyemouth United 34 11 11 12 63 60 +3 33 14 Easthouses Miners Welfare 34 5 10 19 43 63 -20 20 15 Dunbar Blue Circle 34 6 6 22 45 87 -42 18 16 Heriot-Watt University 34 7 4 23 45 88 -43 18 17 Peebles Rovers 34 6 4 24 56 135 -79 16 18 Selkirk 34 3 2 29 39 103 -64 8	1981-82 East of Scotland League	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	34	20	9	5	68	35	+57	49	2	Gala Fairydean	34	20	7	7	106	56	+50	47	3	Hawick Royal Albert	34	19	8	7	75	47	+28	46	4	Craigroyston	34	19	8	7	66	44	+22	46	5	Postal United	34	17	9	8	59	33	+26	43	6	Vale of Leithen	34	17	8	9	64	41	+23	42	7	Berwick Rangers Reserves	34	15	11	8	71	45	+26	41	8	Spartans	34	15	10	9	78	57	+21	40	9	Coldstream	34	16	8	10	53	52	+1	40	10	Civil Service Strollers	34	14	9	11	62	47	+15	37	11	Edinburgh University	34	13	9	12	71	64	+7	35	12	Kelso United	34	13	8	13	59	69	-10	34	13	Eyemouth United	34	11	11	12	63	60	+3	33	14	Easthouses Miners Welfare	34	5	10	19	43	63	-20	20	15	Dunbar Blue Circle	34	6	6	22	45	87	-42	18	16	Heriot-Watt University	34	7	4	23	45	88	-43	18	17	Peebles Rovers	34	6	4	24	56	135	-79	16	18	Selkirk	34	3	2	29	39	103	-64	8
1981-82 East of Scotland League
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	34	20	9	5	68	35	+57	49
2	Gala Fairydean	34	20	7	7	106	56	+50	47
3	Hawick Royal Albert	34	19	8	7	75	47	+28	46
4	Craigroyston	34	19	8	7	66	44	+22	46
5	Postal United	34	17	9	8	59	33	+26	43
6	Vale of Leithen	34	17	8	9	64	41	+23	42
7	Berwick Rangers Reserves	34	15	11	8	71	45	+26	41
8	Spartans	34	15	10	9	78	57	+21	40
9	Coldstream	34	16	8	10	53	52	+1	40
10	Civil Service Strollers	34	14	9	11	62	47	+15	37
11	Edinburgh University	34	13	9	12	71	64	+7	35
12	Kelso United	34	13	8	13	59	69	-10	34
13	Eyemouth United	34	11	11	12	63	60	+3	33
14	Easthouses Miners Welfare	34	5	10	19	43	63	-20	20
15	Dunbar Blue Circle	34	6	6	22	45	87	-42	18
16	Heriot-Watt University	34	7	4	23	45	88	-43	18
17	Peebles Rovers	34	6	4	24	56	135	-79	16
18	Selkirk	34	3	2	29	39	103	-64	8
1982-83 East of Scotland League Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Whitehill Welfare (Champions) 32 22 7 3 98 31 +57 51 2 Gala Fairydean 32 22 5 5 117 42 +75 49 3 Spartans 31 23 3 5 92 41 +51 49 4 Postal United 32 16 10 6 62 39 +23 42 5 Craigroyston 32 16 6 10 78 50 +28 38 6 Easthouses Miners Welfare 32 15 8 9 67 51 +16 38 7 Hawick Royal Albert 31 14 9 8 75 44 +31 37 8 Coldstream 32 14 9 9 59 49 +10 37 9 Berwick Rangers Reserves 32 15 3 14 53 39 +14 33 10 Vale of Leithen 32 11 11 10 72 65 +7 33 11 Selkirk 32 11 8 13 50 58 -8 30 12 Kelso United 32 9 8 15 62 77 -15 26 13 Eyemouth United 32 9 3 20 54 76 -22 21 14 Civil Service Strollers 32 8 5 19 55 84 -29 21 15 Heriot-Watt University 32 6 7 19 44 76 -32 19 16 Edinburgh University 32 7 2 23 41 85 -44 16 17 Peebles Rovers 32 0 2 30 20 197 -177 2	1982-83 East of Scotland League	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	32	22	7	3	98	31	+57	51	2	Gala Fairydean	32	22	5	5	117	42	+75	49	3	Spartans	31	23	3	5	92	41	+51	49	4	Postal United	32	16	10	6	62	39	+23	42	5	Craigroyston	32	16	6	10	78	50	+28	38	6	Easthouses Miners Welfare	32	15	8	9	67	51	+16	38	7	Hawick Royal Albert	31	14	9	8	75	44	+31	37	8	Coldstream	32	14	9	9	59	49	+10	37	9	Berwick Rangers Reserves	32	15	3	14	53	39	+14	33	10	Vale of Leithen	32	11	11	10	72	65	+7	33	11	Selkirk	32	11	8	13	50	58	-8	30	12	Kelso United	32	9	8	15	62	77	-15	26	13	Eyemouth United	32	9	3	20	54	76	-22	21	14	Civil Service Strollers	32	8	5	19	55	84	-29	21	15	Heriot-Watt University	32	6	7	19	44	76	-32	19	16	Edinburgh University	32	7	2	23	41	85	-44	16	17	Peebles Rovers	32	0	2	30	20	197	-177	2
1982-83 East of Scotland League
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	32	22	7	3	98	31	+57	51
2	Gala Fairydean	32	22	5	5	117	42	+75	49
3	Spartans	31	23	3	5	92	41	+51	49
4	Postal United	32	16	10	6	62	39	+23	42
5	Craigroyston	32	16	6	10	78	50	+28	38
6	Easthouses Miners Welfare	32	15	8	9	67	51	+16	38
7	Hawick Royal Albert	31	14	9	8	75	44	+31	37
8	Coldstream	32	14	9	9	59	49	+10	37
9	Berwick Rangers Reserves	32	15	3	14	53	39	+14	33
10	Vale of Leithen	32	11	11	10	72	65	+7	33
11	Selkirk	32	11	8	13	50	58	-8	30
12	Kelso United	32	9	8	15	62	77	-15	26
13	Eyemouth United	32	9	3	20	54	76	-22	21
14	Civil Service Strollers	32	8	5	19	55	84	-29	21
15	Heriot-Watt University	32	6	7	19	44	76	-32	19
16	Edinburgh University	32	7	2	23	41	85	-44	16
17	Peebles Rovers	32	0	2	30	20	197	-177	2
1983-84 East of Scotland League Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Spartans (Champions) 30 22 4 4 103 37 +57 48 2 Gala Fairydean 30 21 6 3 89 30 +59 48 3 Selkirk 30 19 5 6 84 43 -41 43 4 Hawick Royal Albert 30 19 4 7 81 48 +33 42 5 Craigroyston 30 16 7 7 62 32 +30 39 6 Postal United 30 16 6 8 76 38 -38 38 7 Vale of Leithen 30 15 8 7 72 41 +31 38 8 Civil Service Strollers 30 16 3 11 63 43 +20 35 9 Whitehill Welfare 30 13 7 10 57 41 +16 33 10 Kelso United 30 11 4 15 51 49 +2 26 11 Eyemouth United 30 9 6 15 51 59 -8 24 12 Easthouses Miners Welfare 30 8 9 14 45 59 -14 23 13 Heriot-Watt University 30 6 4 20 46 99 -53 16 14 Edinburgh University 30 6 2 22 27 78 -51 14 15 Peebles Rovers 30 2 4 24 26 133 -107 8 16 Coldstream 30 2 1 27 18 121 -103 5	1983-84 East of Scotland League	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Spartans (Champions)	30	22	4	4	103	37	+57	48	2	Gala Fairydean	30	21	6	3	89	30	+59	48	3	Selkirk	30	19	5	6	84	43	-41	43	4	Hawick Royal Albert	30	19	4	7	81	48	+33	42	5	Craigroyston	30	16	7	7	62	32	+30	39	6	Postal United	30	16	6	8	76	38	-38	38	7	Vale of Leithen	30	15	8	7	72	41	+31	38	8	Civil Service Strollers	30	16	3	11	63	43	+20	35	9	Whitehill Welfare	30	13	7	10	57	41	+16	33	10	Kelso United	30	11	4	15	51	49	+2	26	11	Eyemouth United	30	9	6	15	51	59	-8	24	12	Easthouses Miners Welfare	30	8	9	14	45	59	-14	23	13	Heriot-Watt University	30	6	4	20	46	99	-53	16	14	Edinburgh University	30	6	2	22	27	78	-51	14	15	Peebles Rovers	30	2	4	24	26	133	-107	8	16	Coldstream	30	2	1	27	18	121	-103	5
1983-84 East of Scotland League
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Spartans (Champions)	30	22	4	4	103	37	+57	48
2	Gala Fairydean	30	21	6	3	89	30	+59	48
3	Selkirk	30	19	5	6	84	43	-41	43
4	Hawick Royal Albert	30	19	4	7	81	48	+33	42
5	Craigroyston	30	16	7	7	62	32	+30	39
6	Postal United	30	16	6	8	76	38	-38	38
7	Vale of Leithen	30	15	8	7	72	41	+31	38
8	Civil Service Strollers	30	16	3	11	63	43	+20	35
9	Whitehill Welfare	30	13	7	10	57	41	+16	33
10	Kelso United	30	11	4	15	51	49	+2	26
11	Eyemouth United	30	9	6	15	51	59	-8	24
12	Easthouses Miners Welfare	30	8	9	14	45	59	-14	23
13	Heriot-Watt University	30	6	4	20	46	99	-53	16
14	Edinburgh University	30	6	2	22	27	78	-51	14
15	Peebles Rovers	30	2	4	24	26	133	-107	8
16	Coldstream	30	2	1	27	18	121	-103	5
1984-85 East of Scotland League Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Whitehill Welfare (Champions) 28 21 7 0 75 17 +57 49 2 Spartans 28 21 4 3 70 24 +46 46 3 Gala Fairydean 28 21 1 6 84 37 +47 43 4 Vale of Leithen 28 18 6 4 67 27 +40 42 5 Postal United 28 16 5 7 64 25 +39 37 6 Hawick Royal Albert 27 15 4 8 74 48 +26 34 7 Civil Service Strollers 28 12 5 11 48 41 +7 29 8 Craigroyston 28 11 4 13 56 56 = 26 9 Kelso United 28 7 8 13 44 52 -8 22 10 Easthouses Miners Welfare 28 9 3 16 41 54 -13 21 11 Peebles Rovers 28 7 4 17 40 73 -33 18 12 Coldstream 28 6 6 16 27 62 -35 18 13 Edinburgh University 28 4 7 17 35 75 -40 15 14 Heriot-Watt University 27 2 5 20 19 74 -55 9 15 Eyemouth United 28 3 3 22 30 104 -74 9	1984-85 East of Scotland League	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	28	21	7	0	75	17	+57	49	2	Spartans	28	21	4	3	70	24	+46	46	3	Gala Fairydean	28	21	1	6	84	37	+47	43	4	Vale of Leithen	28	18	6	4	67	27	+40	42	5	Postal United	28	16	5	7	64	25	+39	37	6	Hawick Royal Albert	27	15	4	8	74	48	+26	34	7	Civil Service Strollers	28	12	5	11	48	41	+7	29	8	Craigroyston	28	11	4	13	56	56	=	26	9	Kelso United	28	7	8	13	44	52	-8	22	10	Easthouses Miners Welfare	28	9	3	16	41	54	-13	21	11	Peebles Rovers	28	7	4	17	40	73	-33	18	12	Coldstream	28	6	6	16	27	62	-35	18	13	Edinburgh University	28	4	7	17	35	75	-40	15	14	Heriot-Watt University	27	2	5	20	19	74	-55	9	15	Eyemouth United	28	3	3	22	30	104	-74	9
1984-85 East of Scotland League
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	28	21	7	0	75	17	+57	49
2	Spartans	28	21	4	3	70	24	+46	46
3	Gala Fairydean	28	21	1	6	84	37	+47	43
4	Vale of Leithen	28	18	6	4	67	27	+40	42
5	Postal United	28	16	5	7	64	25	+39	37
6	Hawick Royal Albert	27	15	4	8	74	48	+26	34
7	Civil Service Strollers	28	12	5	11	48	41	+7	29
8	Craigroyston	28	11	4	13	56	56	=	26
9	Kelso United	28	7	8	13	44	52	-8	22
10	Easthouses Miners Welfare	28	9	3	16	41	54	-13	21
11	Peebles Rovers	28	7	4	17	40	73	-33	18
12	Coldstream	28	6	6	16	27	62	-35	18
13	Edinburgh University	28	4	7	17	35	75	-40	15
14	Heriot-Watt University	27	2	5	20	19	74	-55	9
15	Eyemouth United	28	3	3	22	30	104	-74	9
1985-86 East of Scotland League Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Whitehill Welfare (Champions) 28 21 5 2 85 23 +57 47 2 Gala Fairydean 28 20 5 3 59 28 +31 45 3 Postal United 28 17 6 5 56 30 +26 40 4 Vale of Leithen 28 18 3 7 97 44 +53 39 5 Kelso United 28 15 9 4 55 30 +25 39 6 Peebles Rovers 28 11 8 9 43 36 +7 30 7 Spartans 28 10 8 10 54 53 +1 28 8 Hawick Royal Albert 28 10 5 13 54 53 +1 25 9 Eyemouth United 28 7 9 12 56 71 -15 23 10 Easthouses Miners Welfare 28 8 6 14 34 43 -9 22 11 Craigroyston 28 9 4 15 47 58 -11 22 12 Civil Service Strollers 28 6 8 14 39 60 -21 20 13 Coldstream 28 6 6 16 41 59 -18 18 14 Heriot-Watt University 28 5 1 22 32 95 -63 11 15 Edinburgh University 28 4 3 21 39 87 -48 11	1985-86 East of Scotland League	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	28	21	5	2	85	23	+57	47	2	Gala Fairydean	28	20	5	3	59	28	+31	45	3	Postal United	28	17	6	5	56	30	+26	40	4	Vale of Leithen	28	18	3	7	97	44	+53	39	5	Kelso United	28	15	9	4	55	30	+25	39	6	Peebles Rovers	28	11	8	9	43	36	+7	30	7	Spartans	28	10	8	10	54	53	+1	28	8	Hawick Royal Albert	28	10	5	13	54	53	+1	25	9	Eyemouth United	28	7	9	12	56	71	-15	23	10	Easthouses Miners Welfare	28	8	6	14	34	43	-9	22	11	Craigroyston	28	9	4	15	47	58	-11	22	12	Civil Service Strollers	28	6	8	14	39	60	-21	20	13	Coldstream	28	6	6	16	41	59	-18	18	14	Heriot-Watt University	28	5	1	22	32	95	-63	11	15	Edinburgh University	28	4	3	21	39	87	-48	11
1985-86 East of Scotland League
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	28	21	5	2	85	23	+57	47
2	Gala Fairydean	28	20	5	3	59	28	+31	45
3	Postal United	28	17	6	5	56	30	+26	40
4	Vale of Leithen	28	18	3	7	97	44	+53	39
5	Kelso United	28	15	9	4	55	30	+25	39
6	Peebles Rovers	28	11	8	9	43	36	+7	30
7	Spartans	28	10	8	10	54	53	+1	28
8	Hawick Royal Albert	28	10	5	13	54	53	+1	25
9	Eyemouth United	28	7	9	12	56	71	-15	23
10	Easthouses Miners Welfare	28	8	6	14	34	43	-9	22
11	Craigroyston	28	9	4	15	47	58	-11	22
12	Civil Service Strollers	28	6	8	14	39	60	-21	20
13	Coldstream	28	6	6	16	41	59	-18	18
14	Heriot-Watt University	28	5	1	22	32	95	-63	11
15	Edinburgh University	28	4	3	21	39	87	-48	11
1986-87 East of Scotland League Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Vale of Leithen (Champions) 34 24 7 3 114 38 +57 55 2 Kelso United 34 23 5 6 84 38 +46 51 3 Gala Fairydean 34 23 4 7 104 38 +66 50 4 Whitehill Welfare 34 21 8 5 70 28 +42 50 5 Spartans 34 21 6 7 75 31 +44 48 6 Edinburgh City 34 19 7 8 85 35 +50 45 7 Civil Service Strollers 34 18 7 9 77 38 +39 43 8 Hawick Royal Albert 34 16 4 14 57 54 +3 36 9 Pencaitland 34 13 7 14 55 49 +6 33 10 Craigroyston 34 16 1 17 62 61 +1 33 11 Berwick Rangers Reserves 34 13 7 14 45 47 -2 33 12 Selkirk 34 8 11 15 57 85 -28 27 13 Eyemouth United 34 10 6 18 57 68 -11 26 14 Peebles Rovers 34 10 6 18 51 78 -27 26 15 Easthouses Miners Welfare 34 8 7 19 41 67 -26 23 16 Heriot-Watt University 34 6 5 23 33 101 -68 17 17 Edinburgh University 34 6 3 25 39 95 -56 15 18 Coldstream 34 0 1 33 17 172 -155 1	1986-87 East of Scotland League	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Vale of Leithen (Champions)	34	24	7	3	114	38	+57	55	2	Kelso United	34	23	5	6	84	38	+46	51	3	Gala Fairydean	34	23	4	7	104	38	+66	50	4	Whitehill Welfare	34	21	8	5	70	28	+42	50	5	Spartans	34	21	6	7	75	31	+44	48	6	Edinburgh City	34	19	7	8	85	35	+50	45	7	Civil Service Strollers	34	18	7	9	77	38	+39	43	8	Hawick Royal Albert	34	16	4	14	57	54	+3	36	9	Pencaitland	34	13	7	14	55	49	+6	33	10	Craigroyston	34	16	1	17	62	61	+1	33	11	Berwick Rangers Reserves	34	13	7	14	45	47	-2	33	12	Selkirk	34	8	11	15	57	85	-28	27	13	Eyemouth United	34	10	6	18	57	68	-11	26	14	Peebles Rovers	34	10	6	18	51	78	-27	26	15	Easthouses Miners Welfare	34	8	7	19	41	67	-26	23	16	Heriot-Watt University	34	6	5	23	33	101	-68	17	17	Edinburgh University	34	6	3	25	39	95	-56	15	18	Coldstream	34	0	1	33	17	172	-155	1
1986-87 East of Scotland League
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Vale of Leithen (Champions)	34	24	7	3	114	38	+57	55
2	Kelso United	34	23	5	6	84	38	+46	51
3	Gala Fairydean	34	23	4	7	104	38	+66	50
4	Whitehill Welfare	34	21	8	5	70	28	+42	50
5	Spartans	34	21	6	7	75	31	+44	48
6	Edinburgh City	34	19	7	8	85	35	+50	45
7	Civil Service Strollers	34	18	7	9	77	38	+39	43
8	Hawick Royal Albert	34	16	4	14	57	54	+3	36
9	Pencaitland	34	13	7	14	55	49	+6	33
10	Craigroyston	34	16	1	17	62	61	+1	33
11	Berwick Rangers Reserves	34	13	7	14	45	47	-2	33
12	Selkirk	34	8	11	15	57	85	-28	27
13	Eyemouth United	34	10	6	18	57	68	-11	26
14	Peebles Rovers	34	10	6	18	51	78	-27	26
15	Easthouses Miners Welfare	34	8	7	19	41	67	-26	23
16	Heriot-Watt University	34	6	5	23	33	101	-68	17
17	Edinburgh University	34	6	3	25	39	95	-56	15
18	Coldstream	34	0	1	33	17	172	-155	1
1987-88 East of Scotland League Premier Division Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Whitehill Welfare (Champions) 18 9 7 2 41 17 +57 25 2 Vale of Leithen 18 8 6 4 43 32 +11 22 3 Gala Fairydean 18 8 6 4 26 15 +11 22 4 Civil Service Strollers 18 10 2 6 27 21 +6 22 5 Kelso United 18 6 8 4 32 25 +7 20 6 Edinburgh City 18 6 6 6 25 32 -7 18 7 Craigroyston 18 6 4 8 25 31 -6 16 8 Spartans 18 5 5 8 23 22 +1 15 9 Hawick Royal Albert (Relegated) 18 4 4 10 17 43 -26 12 10 Pencaitland (Relegated) 18 3 2 13 18 39 -21 8	1987-88 East of Scotland League Premier Division	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	18	9	7	2	41	17	+57	25	2	Vale of Leithen	18	8	6	4	43	32	+11	22	3	Gala Fairydean	18	8	6	4	26	15	+11	22	4	Civil Service Strollers	18	10	2	6	27	21	+6	22	5	Kelso United	18	6	8	4	32	25	+7	20	6	Edinburgh City	18	6	6	6	25	32	-7	18	7	Craigroyston	18	6	4	8	25	31	-6	16	8	Spartans	18	5	5	8	23	22	+1	15	9	Hawick Royal Albert (Relegated)	18	4	4	10	17	43	-26	12	10	Pencaitland (Relegated)	18	3	2	13	18	39	-21	8
1987-88 East of Scotland League Premier Division
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Whitehill Welfare (Champions)	18	9	7	2	41	17	+57	25
2	Vale of Leithen	18	8	6	4	43	32	+11	22
3	Gala Fairydean	18	8	6	4	26	15	+11	22
4	Civil Service Strollers	18	10	2	6	27	21	+6	22
5	Kelso United	18	6	8	4	32	25	+7	20
6	Edinburgh City	18	6	6	6	25	32	-7	18
7	Craigroyston	18	6	4	8	25	31	-6	16
8	Spartans	18	5	5	8	23	22	+1	15
9	Hawick Royal Albert (Relegated)	18	4	4	10	17	43	-26	12
10	Pencaitland (Relegated)	18	3	2	13	18	39	-21	8
1988-89 East of Scotland League Premier Division Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Gala Fairydean (Champions) 18 10 5 3 39 23 +57 25 2 Civil Service Strollers 18 7 8 3 35 26 +9 22 3 Whitehill Welfare 18 7 7 4 34 31 +3 21 4 Eyemouth United 18 9 2 7 35 43 -8 20 5 Spartans 18 7 5 6 32 27 +5 19 6 Craigroyston 18 7 4 7 29 32 -3 18 7 Kelso United 18 5 6 7 20 22 -2 16 8 Annan Athletic 18 5 4 9 29 35 -6 14 9 Edinburgh City (Relegated) 18 3 7 8 25 36 -11 13 10 Vale of Leithen (Relegated) 18 4 4 10 21 24 -3 12	1988-89 East of Scotland League Premier Division	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Gala Fairydean (Champions)	18	10	5	3	39	23	+57	25	2	Civil Service Strollers	18	7	8	3	35	26	+9	22	3	Whitehill Welfare	18	7	7	4	34	31	+3	21	4	Eyemouth United	18	9	2	7	35	43	-8	20	5	Spartans	18	7	5	6	32	27	+5	19	6	Craigroyston	18	7	4	7	29	32	-3	18	7	Kelso United	18	5	6	7	20	22	-2	16	8	Annan Athletic	18	5	4	9	29	35	-6	14	9	Edinburgh City (Relegated)	18	3	7	8	25	36	-11	13	10	Vale of Leithen (Relegated)	18	4	4	10	21	24	-3	12
1988-89 East of Scotland League Premier Division
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Gala Fairydean (Champions)	18	10	5	3	39	23	+57	25
2	Civil Service Strollers	18	7	8	3	35	26	+9	22
3	Whitehill Welfare	18	7	7	4	34	31	+3	21
4	Eyemouth United	18	9	2	7	35	43	-8	20
5	Spartans	18	7	5	6	32	27	+5	19
6	Craigroyston	18	7	4	7	29	32	-3	18
7	Kelso United	18	5	6	7	20	22	-2	16
8	Annan Athletic	18	5	4	9	29	35	-6	14
9	Edinburgh City (Relegated)	18	3	7	8	25	36	-11	13
10	Vale of Leithen (Relegated)	18	4	4	10	21	24	-3	12
1989-90 East of Scotland League First Division Pos Team Played Won Drawn Lost Goals For Goals Against Goal Difference Points 1 Coldstream (Champions) 18 12 3 3 36 18 +57 27 2 Edinburgh City (Promoted) 18 11 4 3 43 17 +26 26 3 Vale of Leithen 18 11 3 4 54 27 +27 25 4 Easthouses Lily 18 10 5 3 43 27 +16 25 5 Selkirk 18 8 4 6 35 31 +4 20 6 Tollcross United 18 7 4 7 33 29 +4 18 7 Hawick Royal Albert 18 5 5 8 28 38 -10 15 8 Pencaitland 18 5 3 10 26 32 -6 13 9 Edinburgh University 18 4 3 11 27 48 -21 11 10 Heriot-Watt University 18 0 0 18 6 64 -58 0	1989-90 East of Scotland League First Division	Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points	1	Coldstream (Champions)	18	12	3	3	36	18	+57	27	2	Edinburgh City (Promoted)	18	11	4	3	43	17	+26	26	3	Vale of Leithen	18	11	3	4	54	27	+27	25	4	Easthouses Lily	18	10	5	3	43	27	+16	25	5	Selkirk	18	8	4	6	35	31	+4	20	6	Tollcross United	18	7	4	7	33	29	+4	18	7	Hawick Royal Albert	18	5	5	8	28	38	-10	15	8	Pencaitland	18	5	3	10	26	32	-6	13	9	Edinburgh University	18	4	3	11	27	48	-21	11	10	Heriot-Watt University	18	0	0	18	6	64	-58	0
1989-90 East of Scotland League First Division
Pos	Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Goal Difference	Points
1	Coldstream (Champions)	18	12	3	3	36	18	+57	27
2	Edinburgh City (Promoted)	18	11	4	3	43	17	+26	26
3	Vale of Leithen	18	11	3	4	54	27	+27	25
4	Easthouses Lily	18	10	5	3	43	27	+16	25
5	Selkirk	18	8	4	6	35	31	+4	20
6	Tollcross United	18	7	4	7	33	29	+4	18
7	Hawick Royal Albert	18	5	5	8	28	38	-10	15
8	Pencaitland	18	5	3	10	26	32	-6	13
9	Edinburgh University	18	4	3	11	27	48	-21	11
10	Heriot-Watt University	18	0	0	18	6	64	-58	0