Fixtures for 11th December
With the last two fixture cards being wiped out by the weather, clubs will be hoping that some games might be possible this Saturday. Four AAFA sides are once again scheduled to be involved in fourth round action in the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup, with Westhill due to travel to face holders Eddlewood and away ties for Halliburton, Banchory and Mearns United.
Saturday 4th December – All Games Off
The weather conditions across the north-east and throughout Scotland have meant that all matches involving AAFA clubs which were scheduled to take place on Saturday 4th December have been postponed.
Fixtures for 4th December
Four AAFA sides are scheduled to be involved in fourth round action in the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup if the weather improves, with Westhill travelling to face holders Eddlewood and Halliburton, Banchory and Mearns United also away from home. Kintore, Bervie Caley and Westdyke are all still involved at the third round stage and there are a host of ties in the second round of the North of Scotland Amateur Cup.
Saturday 27th November – All Games Off
Heavy snow throughout the north-east meant that the entire fixture card fell victim to the weather on Saturday, with all matches postponed.
Woodside win Ian Napier Memorial Shield
Woodside lifted the Ian Napier Memorial Shield after a closely contested final against Beacon Rangers at Hillhead on Sunday. The game seemed to be heading to extra time before two goals in the final three minutes sealed the win for Woodside.
Fixtures for 27th November
A host of North of Scotland Cup second round ties are scheduled for Saturday including AC Mill Inn v Kincorth and Cowie Thistle v Woodside. Still at the first round stage Newburgh host Don Athletic. In the Scottish Amateur Cup Kintore will be hoping for better weather as they attempt to play Ardeer Rovers at home.
Results for 20th and 21st November
Woodside won the Ian Napier Memorial Shield on Sunday with a 4-2 victory against Beacon Rangers at Hillhead. On Saturday, Halliburton enjoyed a 3-1 win in their Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup third round replay at Bishopton Athletic while Bervie Caley and Westdyke both earned replays following draws away from home. Kincorth reached the semi-finals of the Premier Trophy and there were wins for Bon-Accord City, Banchory and RGU in the only three league games to beat the rain.
Scottish Amateur Cup – Fourth Round Draw
The draw for the fourth round of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup was made in Uddingston on Monday 15th November, with ties to be played on or before Saturday 4th December. Nine AAFA sides were in the draw, with Banchory, Mearns United and Westhill already through to the fourth round and six other AAFA sides involved in third round encounters this weekend.
Fixtures for 20th and 21st November
Beacon Rangers and Woodside, currently sitting 3rd and 4th in the Premier Division, meet at Hillhead in the final of the Ian Napier Memorial Shield on Sunday. Six AAFA teams will be hoping for an improvement in the weather on Saturday in order to play their third round ties in the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup with Kintore the only side not travelling south.
Glentanar Reflex 4 – 3 Monymusk
Goals from Gary Taylor and Ryan Legge gave Glentanar Reflex a two goal half-time lead. Andrew Robertson replied for Monymusk before Connor Bond converted two penalties to give Reflex a 4-1 lead. Late goals from Andrew Robertson and Gavin Moir gave Monymusk some hope but Glentanar held on to claim the three points.