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The fixtures for the 2019/2020 Highland League season have been released this week.

Scotland Women’s manager Shelley Kerr has named her squad which take part in the Women’s World Cup finals next month.

Over the years, the Scottish lower leagues have been a breeding ground for numerous young talent.

Paul Heckingbottom has no idea if Hibs will have any chance of retaining loan stars Marc McNulty and Stéphane Omeonga beyond the end of this season – but he admits their prices will go up if they continue to excel.

Formartine United made history by winning the Aberdeenshire Shield for the first time making their first appearance in the final.

Ellon United blew the chance to pick up three precious points against league leaders Montrose Roselea at The Meadows last weekend.

The Scottish FA is going to remain at Hampden Park, it announced today.

A strike on the hour was the difference between two closely matched sides in Tuesday night’s Irn-Bru Challenge Cup game.

Ellon United met Maud in their qualifying section decider of the Grill League Cup at The Meadows last weekend with United having to win to progress.

After a barnstorming conclusion to last season where United won 16 games on the bounce to gain the runners-up spot in the league and lifted two cups, the expectation surrounding them in this opening game of the 18/19 season was inevitably high.

An Aberdeenshire football club will be stepping out in style this season after a community donation from Aberdein Considine.

Ellon United travelled to Inverurie last weekend and returned with full points courtesy of their 5-0 win over Colony Park.

Ellon United beat Inverness City 1-0 at The Meadows last weekend to keep their league points tally ticking over.

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Formartine United will square up to Cove Rangers in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

For the second week running Ellon United had to contend with a very physical side who threw the ball forward at every opportunity with a last minute goal seeing Hermes grab full points in their league match with a 3 – 2 win at The Meadows last weekend.