2019–20 Highland Football League Explained

Competition:Highland Football League
Season:2019–20
Winners:Brora Rangers
Biggest Home Win:
(17 August 2019)

(14 December 2019)

(11 March 2020)
Biggest Away Win:
(21 December 2019)
Highest Scoring:
(10 August 2019)
Matches:213
Total Goals:834
Longest Wins:15 matches:
Brora Rangers
Longest Unbeaten:15 matches:
Brora Rangers
Longest Winless:11 matches:
Lossiemouth
Longest Losses:11 matches:
Lossiemouth
Prevseason:2018–19
Nextseason:2020–21
Updated:11 March 2020

The 2019–20 Highland Football League (known as the Breedon Highland League for sponsorship reasons) was the 117th season of the Highland Football League, and the 6th season as the fifth tier of the Scottish football pyramid system. The season began on 27 July 2019 and was scheduled to end on 18 April 2020. Cove Rangers were the reigning champions, but could not defend their title after being promoted to Scottish League Two.

On 13 March 2020, the league was indefinitely suspended due to the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak[1] and later curtailed. On 21 March, Brora Rangers were awarded the title following a vote of the league's member clubs.[2] League positions were confirmed in August 2020 based on points per game in the curtailed season.[3]

Teams

The following teams changed division after the 2018–19 season.

From Highland League

Promoted to League Two

Following Cove's promotion, the league decided in May 2019 to play the 2019–20 season with 17 teams, rather than invite a new member to replace Cove.[4] [5]

Stadia and locations

All grounds are equipped with floodlights as required by league regulations.

TeamLocationStadiumdata-sort-type="number" Capacitydata-sort-type="number" Seats
Brora RangersDudgeon Park4,000200
Buckie ThistleBuckieVictoria Park5,000400
Clachnacuddin2,074154
DeveronvaleBanffPrincess Royal Park2,600360
Formartine UnitedPitmeddenNorth Lodge Park2,500300
Forres MechanicsForresMosset Park2,700502
Fort WilliamFort William4,000400
FraserburghFraserburghBellslea Park3,000480
HuntlyHuntlyChristie Park2,200270
Inverurie Loco WorksInverurieHarlaw Park2,500250
KeithKeithKynoch Park4,000370
LossiemouthLossiemouthGrant Park2,050250
Nairn CountyNairnStation Park2,250250
RothesRothesMackessack Park2,700184
Strathspey ThistleGrantown-on-SpeySeafield Park1,600150
Turriff UnitedTurriffThe Haughs2,135135
Wick AcademyWickHarmsworth Park2,412102

League table

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coronavirus – Joint Response Group Update 13 March . Scottish FA . 13 March 2020 . 14 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Scottish Highland Football League - Update . Highland Football League . 21 March 2020.
  3. News: Christie . Craig . Highland League to begin shortened season on October 17 . 31 August 2020 . John O'Groat Journal.
  4. News: Highland League opts to go with 17 teams following Cove Rangers' promotion . Dave . Edwards . 28 May 2019 . 28 May 2019 . Press & Journal.
  5. Web site: Highland League to proceed with odd number of teams after Cove Rangers promotion . Stephen . Couse . BBC Sport . 28 May 2019 . 28 May 2019.