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Midweek test for Highland League title challengers


By Craig Christie

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There's a full programme of Highland League action tonight.

Lossiemouth's James Leslie (centre) keeps possession against Keith pair Tom Andrews (left) and Rhys Thomas in last season's meeting between the sides.
Lossiemouth's James Leslie (centre) keeps possession against Keith pair Tom Andrews (left) and Rhys Thomas in last season's meeting between the sides.

Lossiemouth's run of home matches continue in a Moray derby clash with Keith.

It will be the Coasters' tenth fixture at Grant Park this season in 13 matches played in all competitions.

Lossie were beaten 4-1 by Huntly in their last outing while Keith are keen to bounce back from a 4-3 loss at Deveronvale on Saturday, a match they led 2-0.

Leaders Brechin City aim to make it 20 Highland League wins in a row when they host Huntly in their first home match since August.

Buckie Thistle await a Brechin slip-up in second spot as they make the trip to Inverness to take a Clach side keen to bounce back from their North Cup final defeat on Saturday.

Deveronvale make a first Highland League trip to Banks O' Dee and Forres Mechanics look to build on a 4-3 success over Rothes when they welcome Wick Academy to Mosset Park.

Fresh from winning the North Cup, Brora Rangers are favourites to win at bottom side Strathspey Thistle and pick up their title challenge.

Morale is high in Fraserburgh's camp following their Aberdeenshire Cup success over Formartine on Friday, with a league trip to Turriff United expected to provide a test.

Nairn County will unveil new manager Steven MacKay at Station Park as they look for their first league win of the season at home to Inverurie Locos.



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