AWAY MATCH v BRORA RANGERS FC
BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE
DUDGEON PARK, KW9 6QN
SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2026 – KICK OFF 3pm
Off up the A9 we go to Brora, and our Breedon Highland League match with Brora Rangers FC, currently on top of the league with forty-nine points from twenty-two games, one point ahead of Formartine Utd.
The Cattach’s last two games against Keith and Rothes have resulted in draws, which followed a fine 4-1 defeat of Buckie Thistle two weeks ago….you just can’t forecast what is going to happen results wise this season…for all teams!!!
The last time we played a league match against Brora was at the start of the season when we were well beaten but a lot has changed with regards our squad and we hope on Saturday we can put on a performance similar to our last match against the then league leaders Brechin when we managed to take all three points.
As ever we wish Ryan all the best and we should arrive at Dudgeon Park with more or less a full squad, with hopefully Filip Franczak and Dan Whitehorn back from injury.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT’S GAME v DEVERONVALE at BANFF.
You couldn’t have wished for worse weather for a football match.
We had the wind behind us in the first half and were first to threaten the opposition goal with Shaun Morrison’s shot just missing the far post – but after seven minutes we found ourselves one down and even though we went close a couple of times before the interval it was 1-0 to the Vale at half-time.
As is now normal, Jags’ keeper Danny Gillan had a cracking save, this time from Vale’s Sam McLean, but then shortly after that, Jags’ debutant Andrew MacLeod equalised from twenty-five yards.
Even although the Jags looked the most likely to score, and everyone thought that the game would result in a draw, Vale sub Ryan Park grabbed an eighty-sixth minute winner – much to the despair of the Jags’ players, officials and supporters who thought they were worth at least a point!….
As it was only our third game since the middle of November, Jags’ head coach was disappointed in the result but was generally pleased with the way the team is shaping up with both Rorie MacLeod and Andrew Macleod making their debuts.
Now we look forward to an exceptionally busy six weeks.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
As ever at this time of year we can never guarantee that matches will go ahead so please check our social media posts.
Saturday Feb 7 v Brora Rangers (A) 3pm
Saturday Feb 14 v Inverurie Locos (H) 2pm
Wednesday Feb 18 v Buckie Thistle (H) 8pm
Saturday Feb 21 v Forres Mechanics (A)
Wednesday Feb 25 v Rothes (H) 8pm
Saturday Feb 28 v Fraserburgh (H) 2pm
Wednesday Mar 4 v Clachnacuddin (H) 8pm
Saturday Mar 7 v Inverurie Locos (A) 3pm
Saturday Mar 14 v Wick Academy (H) 2pm
Saturday Mar 21 v Nairn County (A) 3pm
HOME MATCH HOSPITALITY
Contact Laura for more information please :
hospitality@strathspeythistlefc.uk
LOTTERY HITS £14,900 JACKPOT
Could someone please, please, please win our fundraising Lottery – here’s your chance to play online before Sunday night’s draw ….just click here
LOTTERY CH-CH-CHANGES
After the current jackpot has been won therefore completing that game, there will be some changes.
There will still be a weekly prize of £100 for a consolation winner if their entry matches four of the five numbers drawn, however instead of a weekly increase in the jackpot of £100, this will now be increased monthly.
The game is to forecast 5 winning numbers, which are drawn at random, from 1-20.
If you are not playing online and have physically purchased a paper ticket the 5 numbers chosen are to be marked by a cross (X).
- The Jackpot prize starts at £1,000 and the game continues until it is won and starts afresh. As applicable, the Jackpot increases by £100 immediately after the first draw in each calendar month, up to a maximum of £5,000. The Jackpot is then capped at £5,000 until it is won in a weekly draw.
- If more than one player has 5 winning numbers, the Jackpot will be divided equally among the winning players.
- Should no entry forecast all 5 winning numbers, then any player matching 4 numbers will be entered into a draw for a single Consolation Prize of £100.
- THE DRAW will take place every SUNDAY at 7pm unless otherwise advised.
- The entrant named on the ticket must be at least 16 years of age.
- All winners will be notified
FUND-RAISING SPORTSMAN’S DINNER – AS ANNOUNCED LAST WEEK
Put this date in your diary now – Saturday 2nd May 2026
We are delighted to announce the return of the Strathspey Thistle Football Club Sportsman’s Dinner which will take place on Saturday 2nd May 2026, at Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey, hosted in a luxury marquee, with champagne on arrival
The evening will be hosted by Ian Thain and will feature two fantastic guest speakers.
Firstly, Tam Cowan, one of Scotland’s most recognisable football voices, renowned for his sharp wit, storytelling, and unrivalled insight into the game.
He will be joined by Gordon Smith, former Scotland international and highly respected figure in Scottish football, who brings a wealth of experience and entertaining sporting stories.
Guests can look forward to a three-course dining experience with wine, alongside sporting stories and entertainment, plus a grand auction, raffle and player end of season awards presentation.
Saturday 2nd May 2026
7:00pm – late
£75 per person + VAT (tables of 10 available)
Tickets are available via our club social media channels, by emailing hospitality@strathspeythistlefc.uk, or by contacting Laura on 07972 595584
Early booking is strongly advised as this promises to be a very popular event. We look forward to welcoming you for what will be a memorable evening
That’s all this week ……hopefully we’ll see you at Seafield Park next Saturday for our first home game since beating Brechin City on December 13 – which will by then be nine weeks!