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Forres Mechanics vs Buckie Thistle: result 2-1 and analysis

Football League - Highland LeagueHighland League - 10Kick-off on September 16, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Mosset Park, Forres

Forres Mechanics
2-1
Buckie Thistle

Full time

What was the result of Forres Mechanics vs Buckie Thistle?

Forres Mechanics won 2-1 on September 16, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 5′J. PetersBuckie Thistle
  • 59′I. McKayForres Mechanics (o.g.)
  • 90′682502Forres Mechanics

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Forres Mechanics have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Buckie Thistle have 10, 1 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Forres Mechanics
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 5, 2026Wick Academy(away)0-1Football League - Highland League
Aug 29, 2026Formartine United(home)1-2Football League - Highland League
Aug 22, 2026Deveronvale(away)1-1Football League - Highland League
Aug 19, 2026Clachnacuddin(home)2-1Football League - Highland League
Aug 15, 2026Lossiemouth(away)1-2Football League - Highland League
Buckie Thistle
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 12, 2026Huntly(home)0-3Football League - Highland League
Sep 5, 2026Keith(away)2-3Football League - Highland League
Aug 29, 2026Rothes(home)5-0Football League - Highland League
Aug 22, 2026Invergordon(away)6-0Football League - Highland League
Aug 15, 2026Turriff United(away)2-1Football League - Highland League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Forres Mechanics win, 1 draw, 4 Buckie Thistle wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 14, 2026Forres Mechanics 0-4 Buckie ThistleFootball League - Highland League
Oct 11, 2025Buckie Thistle 2-0 Forres MechanicsFootball League - Highland League
Mar 15, 2025Forres Mechanics 1-1 Buckie ThistleFootball League - Highland League
Oct 12, 2024Buckie Thistle 1-2 Forres MechanicsFootball League - Highland League
Dec 30, 2023Forres Mechanics 1-8 Buckie ThistleFootball League - Highland League
Oct 28, 2023Forres Mechanics 0-1 Buckie ThistleFA Cup

Last archived meeting: Forres Mechanics vs Buckie Thistle on Mar 14, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Forres Mechanics score 1.3 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Buckie Thistle score 2.6 and concede 1.0.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Forres Mechanics1.31.7011/159/15
Buckie Thistle2.61.076/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Forres Mechanics sit 13th in Football League - Highland League (40 points from 34 matches) and Buckie Thistle sit 8th (53 points from 34 matches).

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Buckie Thistle3416513624753
13Forres Mechanics3411716526740

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