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Highland Football League

The Scottish Highland Football League (SHFL, commonly known as the Highland League) is a senior football league based in the north of Scotland. The league sits at level 5 on the Scottish football league system, acting as a feeder to the Scottish Professional Football League.

Founded in 1893, it is currently composed of 18 member clubs in a single division. Geographically, the league covers the Scottish Highlands as well as Moray, Aberdeenshire, the cities of Aberdeen and Dundee, Angus and parts of northern Perthshire.

Since 2014–15, it has featured in the senior pyramid system. The winners take part in an end of season promotion play-off with the Lowland Football League champions, with the winners then competing against the bottom club in Scottish League Two for a place in the SPFL. Promotion and relegation also exists between the three Highlands-based regional leagues at level 6 (Midlands League, North Caledonian League, and North Superleague).

The league's current sponsorship deal is with the Breedon Group.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Футбольная Лига Хайленд (russian)

Highland Football League

Scotland. Highland League. League Table. Season 2023/2024

Pos Team Home Away Total GD Goals
P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts P W D L GS GC Pts
1 Formartine Utd Formartine Utd 6 3 2 1 17 8 11 7 6 0 1 15 6 18 13 9 2 2 32 14 29 18 2.5
2 Brechin Brechin 6 6 0 0 18 2 18 4 3 1 0 9 2 10 10 9 1 0 27 4 28 23 2.7
3 Buckie Thistle Buckie Thistle 4 4 0 0 16 1 12 6 4 1 1 12 7 13 10 8 1 1 28 8 25 20 2.8
4 Huntly Huntly 6 4 1 1 20 7 13 5 3 1 1 15 8 10 11 7 2 2 35 15 23 20 3.2
5 Banks O Dee Banks O Dee 7 4 2 1 14 4 14 5 2 3 0 15 7 9 12 6 5 1 29 11 23 18 2.4
6 Brora Rangers Brora Rangers 4 3 1 0 8 4 10 6 3 2 1 9 6 11 10 6 3 1 17 10 21 7 1.7
7 Turriff Utd Turriff Utd 5 4 0 1 14 5 12 7 3 0 4 13 16 9 12 7 0 5 27 21 21 6 2.3
8 Nairn County Nairn County 7 5 0 2 15 7 15 5 2 0 3 7 13 6 12 7 0 5 22 20 21 2 1.8
9 Fraserburgh Fraserburgh 5 3 0 2 11 8 9 6 3 1 2 19 10 10 11 6 1 4 30 18 19 12 2.7
10 Rothes Rothes 6 2 1 3 8 11 7 6 4 0 2 9 6 12 12 6 1 5 17 17 19 0 1.4
11 Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics 4 2 2 0 7 5 8 7 1 1 5 9 14 4 11 3 3 5 16 19 12 -3 1.5
12 Lossiemouth Lossiemouth 6 2 1 3 5 10 7 5 1 1 3 6 7 4 11 3 2 6 11 17 11 -6 1
13 Wick Academy Wick Academy 7 3 2 2 13 15 11 4 0 0 4 0 10 0 11 3 2 6 13 25 11 -12 1.2
14 Deveronvale Deveronvale 7 1 2 4 6 18 5 5 0 2 3 8 17 2 12 1 4 7 14 35 7 -21 1.2
15 Keith Keith 4 0 2 2 5 7 2 5 1 0 4 5 8 3 9 1 2 6 10 15 5 -5 1.1
16 Inverurie Loco Works Inverurie Loco Works 7 1 0 6 8 17 3 5 0 1 4 4 13 1 12 1 1 10 12 30 4 -18 1
17 Clachnacuddin Clachnacuddin 6 0 1 5 6 19 1 7 0 3 4 5 25 3 13 0 4 9 11 44 4 -33 0.8
18 Strathspey Thistle Strathspey Thistle 4 1 0 3 7 15 3 6 0 0 6 3 23 0 10 1 0 9 10 38 3 -28 1

Top Scorers. Season 2023/2024

Player 27 Sep 30 Sep 04 Oct 07 Oct 11 Oct 14 Oct 28 Oct 03 Nov 04 Nov 11 Nov All SeasonGoals/Assists
(Turriff Utd)
5/0 21/0 28/0 21/0 8/0 5/0 5/0 2/0 17/0 33/0 360/0

Highland Football League News

9 October 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Waterfordvs.Drogheda
Waterford United are set to host relegation-threatened Drogheda United at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening for matchday 33 of the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division season.
30 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Newcastle want to sign playmaker for £35m?
Newcastle United have reportedly approached Nottingham Forest regarding a deal for one of their key playmakers.
16 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Dundee Utdvs.St Mirren
With a quarter-final place on the line, St Mirren will travel to Tannadice Park on Sunday to take on Dundee United in a Scottish League Cup second-round tie.
3 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
St Johnstonevs.Aberdeen
Both looking to commence their league campaigns on a positive note, St Johnstone and Aberdeen will lock horns at McDiarmid Park during the opening round of the Scottish Premiership.
31 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Waterfordvs.Shamrock
Gameweek 26 in the League of Ireland Premier Division will see Waterford United taking on Shamrock Rovers at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening.
25 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
St Johnstonevs.East Fife
On Saturday, St Johnstone will welcome East Fife to McDiarmid Park for the final game of the Scottish League Cup group stage.
25 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Dundeevs.Inverness
On Saturday, Dundee will face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in their final game of the Scottish League Cup group stage.
21 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Alloavs.St Johnstone
On Tuesday, third-tier Alloa Athletic will welcome Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone to Indodrill Stadium for Tuesday's Scottish League Cup contest.
21 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Buckie Thistlevs.Dundee Utd
Scottish Premiership side Dundee United will travel to Victoria Park for Tuesday's Scottish League Cup clash against Buckie Thistle on Tuesday.
21 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Buckie Thistlevs.Dundee Utd
Scottish Premiership side Dundee United will travel to Victoria Park for Tuesday's Scottish League Cup clash against Buckie Thistle on Tuesday.
18 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
St Johnstonevs.Morton
In-form St Johnstone have a second straight Scottish League Cup and sixth straight win in their sights when they welcome Greenock Morton to McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon.
2 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Waterfordvs.St Patrick's
Aiming to continue their push for a surprise finish in the top three of the League of Ireland Premier, Waterford United will host a St Patrick's Athletic side looking to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle when they clash at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Thursday.
11 June 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Waterfordvs.Shelbourne
Waterford United host league leaders Shelbourne at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Wednesday evening in a battle between the two most in-form teams in the League of Ireland Premier division.
29 May 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Waterfordvs.Bohemians
Just one point separates Waterford United and Bohemians ahead of Friday's League of Ireland Premier Division meeting at Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
22 May 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Waterfordvs.Drogheda
Two League of Ireland Premier Division teams in the bottom half of the table do battle on Thursday night as Waterford United play host to Drogheda United.
8 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celtic vs. Livingston - prediction, team news, lineups
With a place in the Scottish Cup semi-finals on the line, defending champions Celtic will welcome Livingston to Celtic Park on Sunday.
9 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: St Mirren vs. Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Celtic will bid to book a place in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, when they travel to the SMiSA Stadium to take on St Mirren in a fifth-round tie.
25 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Celtic vs. Ross County - prediction, team news, lineups
League leaders Celtic return to Scottish Premiership action on Saturday when they welcome Ross County to Parkhead.
19 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Celticvs.Buckie Thistle
Celtic's quest to defend the Scottish Cup will commence on Saturday as they compete in the fourth round.
30 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Sheffield United lead Brighton & Hove Albion, Hull City in race for Sam Curtis?
Sheffield United have reportedly moved ahead in the race to sign Sam Curtis from St Patrick's Athletic, with Brighton & Hove Albion and Hull City also interested.
14 October 2023
talksport.com
Gillingham interim boss sent off for tripping over Walsall player in heavy defeat
Gillingham's interim manager was red carded for tripping over Walsall star Tom Knowles in a bizarre moment of madness on the touchline.
17 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Livingston vs. Ayr United - prediction, team news, lineups
On Saturday, Livingston will go head-to-head with Ayr United for a place in the quarter-finals of the Scottish League Cup.
3 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Livingston vs. Aberdeen - prediction, team news, lineups
Livingston welcome Aberdeen to the Tony Macaroni Arena for an opening day clash in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.
30 July 2023
talksport.com
Three Premier League managers 'run for cover' as tropical storm hits Washington
Extreme weather conditions in the United States capital of Washington, DC forced Premier League managers to seek shelter.
22 May 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Ross County vs. St Johnstone - prediction, team news, lineups
Ross County will continue to fight for their lives when they host St Johnstone at Global Energy Stadium in the Scottish Premiership Relegation Group on Wednesday night.
23 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Leyton Orient - prediction, team news, lineups
Two clubs with contrasting ambitions meet in League Two on Saturday afternoon, with relegation-threatened Hartlepool United hosting promotion-chasing Leyton Orient.
23 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Leyton Orient - prediction, team news, lineups
Two clubs with contrasting ambitions meet in League Two on Saturday afternoon, with relegation-threatened Hartlepool United hosting promotion-chasing Leyton Orient.
20 March 2023
talksport.com
Woods and O'Hara clash over possible 10-match ban for Mitrovic in fiery debate
talkSPORT pundits Laura Woods and Jamie O'Hara clashed on what represents an appropriate punishment for Aleksandar Mitrovic.
19 February 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups
Hartlepool United will be aiming to move four points clear of League Two's relegation zone by beating Newport County on Tuesday.
28 January 2023
talksport.com
Birmingham star Etheridge racially abused in Blackburn FA Cup tie, claims Blues boss
Birmingham City manager John Eustace has alleged goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was racially abused during their FA Cup tie with Blackburn.
26 January 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Colchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Hartlepool United and Colchester United square off in League Two on Saturday afternoon with both clubs looking to move away from the relegation zone.
25 January 2023
mirror.co.uk
Transfer news LIVE - Arsenal to rival Chelsea for Caicedo as Spurs hijack move
Arsenal and Chelsea continue to make moves in the transfer market, with World Cup star Enzo Fernandez firmly on the Blues' radar as Tottenham look to hijack Everton's deal for Arnaut Danjuma
6 January 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
League Two hosts the Championship at the Suit Direct Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Hartlepool United battle it out with Stoke City for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
30 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Harrogate Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams towards the wrong end of the League Two table will lock horns on New Year's Day, as Hartlepool United welcome Harrogate Town to Victoria Park.
27 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Mansfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Opposite ends of League Two meet on Thursday as relegation-threatened Hartlepool United take on promotion candidates Mansfield Town at the Suit Direct Stadium.
19 December 2022
mirror.co.uk
Transfer news LIVE - Chelsea want Utd youngster, Arsenal chase World Cup star
The January transfer window is looming and Premier League giants Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are among the clubs plotting their next moves as Cristiano Ronaldo searches for a new club Alejandro Garnacho is being chased by Chelsea
9 October 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Waterford United are set to host relegation-threatened Drogheda United at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening for matchday 33 of the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division season. 30 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Newcastle United have reportedly approached Nottingham Forest regarding a deal for one of their key playmakers. 16 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk With a quarter-final place on the line, St Mirren will travel to Tannadice Park on Sunday to take on Dundee United in a Scottish League Cup second-round tie. 3 August 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Both looking to commence their league campaigns on a positive note, St Johnstone and Aberdeen will lock horns at McDiarmid Park during the opening round of the Scottish Premiership. 31 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Gameweek 26 in the League of Ireland Premier Division will see Waterford United taking on Shamrock Rovers at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday evening. 25 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk On Saturday, St Johnstone will welcome East Fife to McDiarmid Park for the final game of the Scottish League Cup group stage. 25 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk On Saturday, Dundee will face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in their final game of the Scottish League Cup group stage. 21 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk On Tuesday, third-tier Alloa Athletic will welcome Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone to Indodrill Stadium for Tuesday's Scottish League Cup contest. 21 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Scottish Premiership side Dundee United will travel to Victoria Park for Tuesday's Scottish League Cup clash against Buckie Thistle on Tuesday. 21 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Scottish Premiership side Dundee United will travel to Victoria Park for Tuesday's Scottish League Cup clash against Buckie Thistle on Tuesday. 18 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk In-form St Johnstone have a second straight Scottish League Cup and sixth straight win in their sights when they welcome Greenock Morton to McDiarmid Park on Saturday afternoon. 2 July 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aiming to continue their push for a surprise finish in the top three of the League of Ireland Premier, Waterford United will host a St Patrick's Athletic side looking to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle when they clash at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Thursday. 11 June 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Waterford United host league leaders Shelbourne at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Wednesday evening in a battle between the two most in-form teams in the League of Ireland Premier division. 29 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Just one point separates Waterford United and Bohemians ahead of Friday's League of Ireland Premier Division meeting at Waterford Regional Sports Centre. 22 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two League of Ireland Premier Division teams in the bottom half of the table do battle on Thursday night as Waterford United play host to Drogheda United.