Highland League Weekly - The Podcast

Formartine Edge Nairn & Turriff Managerial Drama | HLW Podcast

The Highland League delivers a pre-Christmas thriller! In this episode of Highland League Weekly, we break down a massive weekend of action, featuring a tightly contested 2-1 victory for Formartine United over Nairn County at Station Park. 
We also dive into the breaking news from Turriff United, where manager Warren Cummings and chairman Tom Cummings have both stepped down amidst a surprising three-game winning streak. 
Inside this episode:
Match Highlights: Analysis of Formartine’s win, featuring Rory McAllister’s early strike and Callum Mackay’s audacious Panenka penalty for Nairn. 
Title Race Update: Brechin City remains top at Christmas, but Formartine and Brora Rangers are hot on their heels. 
Transfer News: Debut performances from Matthew Cooper (Formartine) and Dale Wood (Nairn). 
Around the League: Buckie Thistle’s 5-0 clinical display, Brora’s dominant away win, and Wick Academy doing the double over Huntly. 
Drama at Clachnacuddin: A rollercoaster 3-2 win for Turriff United under interim charge.

Highland League Weekly: Big Upsets, Derby Wins & Weekend Analysis

It was a dramatic weekend in the Breedon Highland League, with shock results, derby clashes, and fresh twists in the title race.
In this episode of Highland League Weekly, Paul Third and Callum Law review all the key talking points from the latest round of fixtures. The discussion is led by a goalless but absorbing title clash at Dudgeon Park, where champions Brora Rangers were held by Fraserburgh in challenging conditions.
Elsewhere, Strathspey Thistle produced one of the results of the season by defeating league leaders Brechin City, while Keith recorded their first win over Banks o’ Dee in 19 years to continue an impressive unbeaten run. The panel also assess derby victories for Huntly and Turriff United, late drama at Grant Park as Lossiemouth rescued a point against Buckie Thistle, and Forres Mechanics’ return to winning ways.
With multiple title contenders dropping points and momentum shifting across the league, this episode breaks down what the weekend’s results mean for the Highland League table and the weeks ahead.

Highland League Cup Quarter-Final Thriller! Banks O' Dee vs Brora Rangers | HLW Podcast

Banks O' Dee knock out holders Brora Rangers in a dramatic R Davidson Highland League Cup quarter-final! ⚽ Get all the best action, including the bizarre indirect free-kick, the controversial penalty, and Joe McCabe's late winner. Plus, we cover the other quarter-final results: Formartine United vs Fraserburgh and Turriff United vs Inverurie Locos We also recap the Breedon Highland League matches: Huntly vs Forres Mechanics and Keith vs Deveronvale.

Highland League Weekly – Episode 17: Brechin Go Top, Clach Fight Back, Buckie Keep Rolling & Wick Hit Six

Ryan Cryle and Paul Third break down all the action from a weather-hit weekend in the Breedon Highland League. Despite the snow and disruptions, four matches survived — and they delivered plenty of talking points.
Brechin City left it late but moved top of the table with a grinding win at Lossiemouth, while Clachnacuddin showed their quality again with a comeback victory at Inverurie Locos. Buckie Thistle kept their unbeaten league run going with a tight win at Nairn, and Wick Academy stunned Deveronvale with the result of the weekend — a 6–1 win at Harmsworth.
The lads dive into:⚽ Brechin’s resilience and McLatchie’s superb volley⚽ The controversial Clach penalty — was there contact?⚽ Dean Donaldson’s frustration with Locos’ hunger⚽ Theo Simpson’s growing influence at Nairn⚽ Wick’s six-goal display & Vale’s tough week of travel⚽ How the title race looks after the latest matches
📺 Watch the Highlights:Full highlights of Lossiemouth v Brechin City and extended analysis are available on the Press & Journal website. Subscribers get access to the full Highland League Weekly web show every week.

Fraserburgh vs Clachnacuddin and the weekends results analysed | HLW Podcast

Welcome to Highland League Weekly! This episode breaks down the clash between Fraserburgh and Clachnacuddin who have the best defensive record in the league. Ryan Cryle and the team discuss the weekends Breedon Highland League results including Formartine United and Brora.  Tune in for expert insight and predictions on the weeks ahead.

Inverurie Locos vs Buckie Thistle penalty drama and other fixtures analysed | HLW Podcast

All the action from the R Davidson Banchory Highland League Cup on Highland League Weekly! We break down the featured match: Inverurie Locos vs. Buckie Thistle, which finished with a dramatic penalty shootout and a controversial red card.
 
Plus, we've got highlights and analysis from all the other first-round ties across the weekend.

Formartine 3-3 Brora Referee Drama | Deveronvale captain doesn't turn up | HLW Podcast

This week on the Highland League Weekly podcast, the team breaks down one of the games of the season! We dive into the dramatic 3-3 draw between Formartine United and Brora Rangers , analysing the "crazy last five minutes" , including a controversial handball and a disputed throw-in that led to the late equaliser. Join Ryan Cryle, Callum Law and Paul Third as they also discuss the major talking point from Deveronvale, where the club captain failed to turn up for the match against Fraserburgh, telling the club he wishes to move elsewhere. (00:27) Formartine United 3-3 Brora Rangers: A full breakdown of the six-goal thriller at North Lodge Park. We analyse: Brora's 2-0 halftime lead Formartine's quickfire comeback The controversial Shane Sutherland goal (Was it handball?) The incorrect throw-in decision leading to Formartine's equaliser (07:32) Clachnacuddin 6-0 Forres Mechanics: A dominant win for Clach after the North of Scotland Cup final between the sides a fortnight ago, which was won by Forres. (09:40) Inverurie Locos 2-3 Buckie Thistle: A terrific game with some excellent finishing as Buckie continue their unbeaten run. (11:04) Lossiemouth 0-2 Keith: Keith get a crucial win and end their six-year wait for a goal at Grant Park. (12:19) Rothes 2-5 Huntly: Huntly find their shooting boots in a high-scoring affair. (15:53) Turriff United 1-1 Strathspey Thistle: Spoils shared at the Haughs. (16:51) Nairn County v Brechin City: The team discuss the tragic circumstances that led to the match being abandoned. (18:30) Deveronvale 1-3 Fraserburgh: The match is overshadowed as Vale captain Jamie MacLellan doesn't turn up for the game. The panel discusses his "strike" and the difficult situation for the club and the player.

Highland League Weekly – Episode 13 | Strathspey beat Huntly + Scottish Cup second round results analysed

Strathspey Thistle vs. Huntly: Strathspey were clinical and secured their first double over Huntly since the 2015/16 season as the Black and Golds' clear sights of goal went unconverted.
Scottish Cup drama:
Banks o' Dee's massive 4-0 win over Fraserburgh, sets up a "great occasion" at home to Ross County in the next round.
Wick Academy's "massive missed opportunity," losing 8-7 on penalties to Benburb after a 1-1 extra-time finish.
Buckie Thistle's 2-0 win over Formartine United in the televised Friday night match, which was called a "good advert for the League".
Wins for Clachnacuddin over Sauchie and Brechin City over Dundonald Bluebell.
Elgin City and Turriff United progressed after eventful wins against Deveronvale and Nairn County respectively.
Plus, we look ahead to the tough Scottish Cup third round ties for the remaining Highland League clubs.

Highland League Weekly – Episode 12 | Forres Mechanics' North of Scotland Cup Comeback & Breedon Highland League Wrap up

In this episode, we dive into the sensational North of Scotland Cup Final, where Forres Mechanics staged a magnificent comeback from two goals down to beat Clachnacuddin in a five-goal thriller. Forres secured their first trophy of any kind.
 
Plus, a full wrap-up of the busy weekend of Breedon Highland League action:
 
Formartine United goes top after a hard-fought win against Huntly
 
 
Brora Rangers delivers an emphatic 5-1 win over a short-handed Wick Academy side.
 
 
The 2-2 draw between Fraserburgh and Buckie Thistle leaves both managers a little unhappy.
 
Banks O' Dee continues their nine-game unbeaten run, securing a late 1-0 victory over Inverurie Locos.
 
Lossiemouth gains valuable ground at the bottom, beating Rothes 2-0.
 
A seven-goal "rollercoaster" sees Nairn County complete a huge comeback win against Strathspey Thistle.
 
Keith and Turriff United can't be separated.

Highland League Weekly – Episode 11 | Banks o’ Dee’s Statement Win, Lossie’s Fightback & Brora Back on Top

Ryan Cryle and Callum Law are back to unpack another dramatic weekend in the Breedon Highland League. From Banks o’ Dee’s statement win over Fraserburgh and Lossiemouth’s spirited draw at Turriff, to Brora Rangers returning to the top and Formartine United’s title push — the lads cover all the key talking points.
They also discuss:
Buckie Thistle finding form again
Keith ending their seven-month away drought
Forres Mechanics’ frustrations
Huntly’s battling win at Clachnacuddin
Strathspey Thistle’s new arrivals from Ross County
Watch the Highlights:Catch extended highlights of Turriff United v Lossiemouth on the Press and Journal website. Subscribers can access the full Highland League Weekly  - visit pressandjournal.co.uk and subscribe to watch.
Listen now for full weekend analysis, reaction, and insight from across the Highland League.