Dons Set For Return To Aberdeenshire Cup

Aberdeen have been paired with an away trip to Highland League outfit, Buckie Thistle in the first round of the Aberdeenshire Cup. The Club have a long association with the tournament dating back to the first edition in 1887 and have lifted the old trophy a record 35 times, with the last victory coming in 2004 against Fraserburgh.

The Dons will field a team competing against other members of the Aberdeen and District Football Association, which includes local juniors, Banks O’ Dee and Highland League clubs from the area. The current holders are Formartine United, who saw off Cove Rangers in last season’s final.

Details of the first-round tie are still to be confirmed with the full draw below:

Aberdeenshire Cup Draw:

First Round

Fraserburgh v Huntly

Inverurie Loco Works v Banks o’ Dee

Buckie Thistle v Aberdeen

2nd Round

Keith v Turriff United

Buckie Thistle / Aberdeen v Inverurie Loco Works / Banks o’ Dee

Deveronvale v Fraserburgh / Huntly

Cove Rangers v Formartine United

Semi Finals

Keith / Turriff United v Buckie Thistle / Aberdeen / Inverurie Loco Works / Banks o’ Dee

Deveronvale / Fraserburgh / Huntly v Cove Rangers / Formartine United