Highland League Weekly - The Podcast

The Highland League title race is going to the wire as Brora Rangers and Formartine United share a tense draw at Dudgeon Park, keeping Brora’s hopes alive ahead of their crucial midweek clash with Brechin City. We break down the key moments, big chances and title implications. Elsewhere, Brechin get the better of Nairn County, Fraserburgh hit five on Willie West’s Bellslea farewell and Scott Barbo...

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 Le...

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...

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 depart...

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 champions...

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 hu...

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 refe...

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. +4 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 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 dom...

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 th...

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 thr...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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 po...

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 Ben...

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 Ra...

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 a...

We dive into a week of limited but crucial action. First, we break down the dramatic Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup Final between Formartine United and Aberdeen at Harlaw Park. Despite terrible weather, the game was a exciting final, ending 2-2 before being decided by penalties. We discuss the impact of the conditions, Aberdeen's eventual victory (their first since September 2004) , and the lin...

Banks o’ Dee stun Brora Rangers, Fraserburgh keep title chase alive, and Vale v Forres erupts with red card chaos in a dramatic Highland League weekend. In this episode: Banks o’ Dee 3–1 Brora Rangers – Dee are unbeaten in seven and showing their title credentials. Brora frustrated after early promise. Brechin City 6–2 Forres Mechanics – Comedy defending, chaotic goals, and a must-watch highlights...

Catch all the action from the Highland League in this week’s episode of Highland League Weekly! We break down Nairn County’s third straight victory, key moments from Ross County’s clash, Brora Rangers’ incredible goal-scoring form, and all the drama from Forres Mechanics, Buckie Thistle, and more. What’s Inside: Nairn County’s momentum and home form turnaround Controversial offside decision &...

In this episode of Highland League Weekly, we put the spotlight on the highly anticipated match between  Formartine United and Brechin City at North Lodge Park, where both teams were looking to maintain their unbeaten records. We break down all the key moments from the game, including the early red card for Formartine's Rhys Thomas and the resulting penalty from Brechin's Grady McGrath, as well as...

🎙️ Welcome back to Highland League Weekly – your weekly dose of Breedon Highland League analysis and post-match reaction! This week, Ryan Cryle is joined by Callum Law and Paul Third to unpack a big weekend of football across the North, including: ⚽ Keith’s first win of the season – and first clean sheet – as they defeat Huntly 2-0 at Kynoch Park 🎯 Michael Ironside & Jack Searle were on the...