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Brora Rangers beat Clachnacuddin and analysis of all the weekend's games | Highland League Weekly

Brora Rangers remain six points clear at the top of the Breedon Highland League after a crucial 2–1 win away at Grant Street Park. 
Early goals from Sam Thompson and James Wallace had Steven Mackay’s side cruising. Clach battled back late on, pulling one back through Allan MacPhee, but the Lilywhites couldn’t find an equaliser despite pressure in the closing minutes.
In this episode of Highland League Weekly:
Clachnacuddin vs Brora Rangers (1–2)Brechin City vs Wick Academy (0–1)Formartine United vs Huntly (0–0)Rothes vs Lossiemouth (0–3)Inverurie Locos vs Banks o’ Dee (2–1)Keith vs Turriff United (2–1)Buckie Thistle vs Fraserburgh (1–0)Deveronvale vs Forres Mechanics (1–2)Nairn County vs Strathspey Thistle (2–1)
 
 

R Davidson (Banchory) Cup Semi-Final Drama | Formartine penalty heroics, Reynolds Retires, Turriff Make History | HLW Ep29

The R Davidson (Banchory) Highland League Cup semi-finals delivered penalty shootout drama, historic milestones and a major retirement announcement.
On this week’s show, Paul Third and Callum Law break down all the key talking points from across the Breedon Highland League.
 
🔴 Formartine edge past Banks o’ Dee on penalties and Mark Reynolds announces his retirement
🔵 Turriff United reach their first Highland League Cup final since joining the league
🟡 Huntly and Buckie share the points⚪ Forres grind out derby win
 
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Highland League Weekly Ep 28 | Brora Rangers v Brechin City, Controversial Clach Winner & Two Sackings

A massive weekend in the Breedon Highland League! Brechin City get a huge win at Glebe Park, where they beat title rivals Brora Rangers despite going down to ten men early on after Brad McKay’s red card. A result that blows the title race wide open. We also look at the chaos at Princess Royal Park as Clachnacuddin left with a late, highly‑contested winner against Deveronvale. Two managerial departures as Strathspey Thistle parted ways with Ryan Esson after their 6–0 loss to Forres Mechanics, and Lossiemouth dismissed Steve Porter following defeat to Inverurie Locos. We break down the performances, context, and reaction inside both clubs. Elsewhere in the league:
• Keith’s incredible run continues with a dramatic late win over Fraserburgh.
• Nairn County hit four as Rothes self‑destruct.
• Turriff United keep flying under Greg Moir with another impressive away victory.
• Banks o’ Dee edge past Huntly, with Mark Gilmour scoring on his return.
 
We cover every match, every goal, and what it all means for the table as the season enters a crucial phase. If you love Highland League football, this is your weekly deep dive. Subscribe for more highlights, analysis, and insight across the league.

Title race tightens after Formartine and Fraserburgh draw & Keith shock Clach | HLW Ep 27

On this week’s Highland League Weekly, the title race takes another twist after a crucial draw between Formartine United and Fraserburgh at North Lodge Park. Was it a better point for Formartine? Or two dropped for Fraserburgh?
We analyse the territorial dominance, defensive resilience, and the controversial late offside decision that could have changed everything. We also break down the championship permutations — who can realistically reach 77+ points? Is it now a genuine three-horse race between Brora Rangers, Formartine United and Brechin City?
And are Fraserburgh and Clachnacuddin running out of road? Elsewhere, Keith continue their impressive start to 2026 with a huge 2–1 win over Clachnacuddin. Jordan Cooper’s midfield runs and an outstanding volley from Ronan Craib sealed another big result — but what does it mean for Clach’s title hopes?
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Highland League Weekly Ep 26 | Historic Goal Record, First Win in 15 Months & Title Race Heats Up

On this week’s episode of Highland League Weekly, we round up another dramatic weekend across the Highland League, featuring record-breaking moments, crucial wins at both ends of the table, and big statements in the title race.
We start with analysis of Huntly vs Brechin City, including a controversial late incident and discussion around whether the decisive moment was the right call.
There’s a huge moment at the bottom of the table as Rothes secure their first win in 15 months, giving Ronnie Sharp his first victory as manager and breathing new life into the relegation battle. 
Attention then turns to a historic individual achievement, as Scott Barbour becomes the Highland League’s leading goalscorer of the 21st century, breaking the record with a brace in Fraserburgh's win against Lossiemouth. We look at where this places him in the all-time rankings and whether an even bigger milestone could still be in reach.
At the top end of the table, Brora Rangers make a major statement with a 7–1 win, despite squad injuries, while Clachnacuddin fight back to beat Buckie Thistle, keeping the title race incredibly tight. We also reflect on defensive issues, momentum swings, and just how fine the margins are among the contenders.
We wrap up with analysis of Nairn County vs Wick Academy, a competitive draw that highlights consistency issues, pressure moments, and why a single point can feel very different depending on perspective.
All that, plus reaction, debate, and context from another packed Highland League weekend.
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Highland League Weekly Ep 24 | Brora v Buckie Flashpoints, Referee Calls Debated & Dressing Room Chaos

On this week’s Highland League Weekly, brought to you by The Press and Journal, the panel break down a dramatic weekend across the Breedon Highland League.
We analyse Brora Rangers’ 4–1 win over Buckie Thistle, with a detailed look at Shane Sutherland’s all-round performance and a first half that unravelled rapidly for Buckie despite a promising start. The discussion then turns to three major refereeing decisions at Dudgeon Park, including a controversial early red card, a debated handball denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, and the knock-on impact of yellow cards that changed the shape of the game.
Elsewhere, there’s reaction to Huntly’s hard-earned victory over Deveronvale, as Vale’s difficult run of form continues, and analysis of Forres Mechanics v Banks o’ Dee, including another red card flashpoint and the impact of new loan signings.
The episode finishes with a review of the Highland League Cup tie between Nairn County and Brechin City, a match played in challenging conditions - and memorable for off-pitch issues including changing room problems and a lack of basic facilities.
Insight, debate and a few moments of Highland League chaos – all in Episode 24.

Highland League Weekly Episode 23 | Wick & Inverurie Battle | Goals Galore for Formartine & Buckie

The Highland League action continues! In this episode, we head to Harmsworth Park as Wick Academy hosts Inverurie Locos in a tense, hard-fought encounter. While the points were shared in a 0-0 draw, both sides showed incredible grit in difficult January conditions.
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We also round up the rest of the weekend’s weather-affected card. Formartine United extends their lead at the top of the table with a dominant 4-0 win over Strathspey Thistle, fueled by a brace from the clinical Rory McAllister. Meanwhile, Buckie Thistle found their scoring boots in an 8-0 routing of Rothes, featuring a lightning-fast opening goal just 42 seconds in.
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Plus, we discuss:
 
Banks o' Dee's comfortable victory at Deveronvale.
 
The historic appointment of Gordon Watson at Strathspey Thistle.
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An update on the Highland League table as the title race heats up

Highland League Weekly Ep 22 | Fraserburgh Capitalise as Freeze Halts Fixtures | Match Analysis

A weekend dominated by winter weather still delivers major talking points in the Highland League, as Fraserburgh make the most of being the only side in action.
In this abridged episode of Highland League Weekly, Ryan Crail is joined by Colin Laird to analyse Fraserburgh’s convincing victory over Wick Academy — the sole Highland League fixture to survive the big freeze. The panel breaks down a dominant first-half display, Fraser Mackie’s impact on his return, and how the result keeps the Broch firmly in the title conversation.
There’s also discussion on Wick Academy’s response after the break, key injuries, and the wider implications for the league table with so many fixtures postponed, before turning attention to recent managerial changes elsewhere in the division.
⚽ Full Fraserburgh vs Wick Academy analysis❄️ Impact of postponements across the league📊 Title race context and managerial talking points

Highland League Weekly: Festive Fixtures, Title Contenders & Key Talking Points

The post-Christmas Highland League programme delivered another round of big results, tight title-race margins, and plenty of debate.
In this episode of Highland League Weekly, Ryan Cryle is joined by Paul Third and Callum Law to review all six Breedon Highland League matches played on Saturday. The conversation centres on a 1–1 draw between Brechin City and Banks o’ Dee, a game that highlighted the quality of both sides and underlined how close the title race remains.
The panel also assess Formartine United’s latest win as they move clear at the top, Brora Rangers’ return to form, and strong away victories for Nairn County and Forres Mechanics. Along the way, there is discussion of refereeing decisions, penalty appeals, red cards, goalkeeping errors, and the impact of returning players after injury.
With the Highland League table tightly packed and the second half of the season approaching, this episode looks at which teams are best placed to push on into 2025.
🎧 Highland League Weekly is the Press & Journal’s official podcast covering the Breedon Highland League

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.