Highland League Weekly brings you the talking points after two early front-runners, Buckie Thistle and Brora Rangers, met in a pulsating Saturday clash. 

Ryan Cryle, Callum Law and Paul Third also chat about the teams who got up and running with their first wins of the Breedon Highland League campaign on Saturday, plus the sides who are still waiting to put any points on the board three weeks in... 

After another weekend of action, Highland League Weekly focus on big wins and heavy defeats among the new season's title-hopefuls. 

Ryan Cryle, Callum Law and Paul Third also discuss the three records which fell on the second match-day of the 2026/27 Highland League campaign, the ominous signs for repeat-basement finishers Rothes and matches to look out for in the days ahead.

The Press and Journal’s award-winning Highland League Weekly podcast is back for the 2026-27 season.

Credits: 

Host: Ryan Cryle 

Panellists: Callum Law and Paul Third 

Editor: Katherine Ferries 

Graphics: Mhorvan Park 

Head of Sport: Danny Law 

Head of Photography: Gemma Bibby

Highland League Weekly returns for the 2026-27 season and the panel discuss the big talking points following the first Saturday fixture card. 

The Press and Journal’s award-winning Highland League Weekly podcast is back for the 2026-27 season.

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Credits: 

Host: Ryan Cryle 

Panellists: Callum Law and Paul Third 

Editor: Katherine Ferries 

Graphics: Mhorvan Park 

Head of Sport: Danny Law 

Head of Photography: Gemma Bibby

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 Barbour reaches 300 goals. Banks o’ Dee, Buckie, Turriff, Huntly and Keith all make headlines in a dramatic weekend across the division. All the goals, analysis and talking points from another round of Breedon Highland League action.

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)

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

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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.

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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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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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.