Fixtures for 6th March
Eight North of Scotland third round games top the fixture list this Saturday. Ellon Thistle host University Colts at the quarter final stage of the Stephen Shield and Beacon Rangers visit Torry United in the second round of the Association Trophy. Tarves travel to face Stonehaven Athletic looking for three points which would take them to the top of Division One (North).
Results for 27th February
Just three games went ahead this Saturday. Postal ALC progressed to the third round of the Aberdeen FC Trophy after a 4-0 win over Halliburton. Ellon Amateurs overcame Monymusk 4-3 in a tight Dickie Trophy second round tie. In Division One (East) Glendale gave up home advantage but secured all three points with a 2-0 win over RGU.
Glendale 2 – 0 RGU
Glendale gave up ground rights to get this fixture played after so many weeks without games due to the adverse weather. Both teams are struggling in the lower half of Division One (East) and needed the three valuable points. Goals from Christopher Garden and Andrew Noble gave Glendale the win, leaving both teams on 15 points after 13 games.
Fixtures for 27th February
With this weekend’s fixture list being wiped out there are only a few changes to next week’s fixtures. University v Cove Thistle is the only Premier Division game. Don Athletic will play Mugiemoss Youth and McTeagle meet West End Electrical in league games. There are also some changes to the Division One (East) games with leaders Woodside playing FC Geldie.
General Committee Meeting – 4th March
The next General Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 4th March. The meeting will be held in the International Lounge in the Richard Donald Stand at Pittodrie Stadium and starts at 7.30pm. All clubs are asked to attend.
California 6 – 4 Bon Accord City (AET)
Bon Accord City came off the field with their heads held high after a hard fought replay against California. They went three goals down in the first half but fought back to take the lead then lost a goal with three minutes remaining to take the game into extra time.
Fixtures for 20th February
The nine remaining third round ties in the North of Scotland Amateur Cup take place this Saturday while Nicolls Amateurs host Potterton and United Services Glendale XI entertain Newtonhill in the Aberdeen FC Trophy. Grandholm take on Portlethen United and Scotstown Rovers face FC Polska at the quarter final stage of the Chattan Rovers Cup.
Results for 13th February
Insch defeated Burghmuir to reach the quarter-finals of the White Cup and Blackburn booked their place in the last four of the same competition with a 6-5 victory against Kintore. Hazlehead United continued their defence of the North of Scotland Amateur Cup with an extra-time win over Beacon Rangers while Feughside, Hilton and FC Polska all progressed to the last sixteen of the Dickie Trophy.
Bon Accord City 3 – 3 California
“California here we come” was the cry at the final whistle at Balgownie in the game between Bon Accord City and California Amateurs of Stirling. Bon Accord were two goals down at half time but fought back in the second half forcing a replay next week.
Fixtures for 13th February
Bon Accord City will replay against California in the Scottish Cup with Eddlewood waiting for the winners in the sixth round. Two local derbies are in prospect in the White Cup with Burghmuir hosting Insch in the first round and Kintore going to Blackburn for a quarter final tie. The Premier Division also has a derby on the card with AC Mill Inn meeting Cowie Thistle.