(03/09/2022 – BREEDON HIGHLAND LEAGUE, GRANT PARK, LOSSIEMOUTH)
The month of September begins with the visit of Nairn County to The Bernagow, as Lossie look start picking up points once again.
LEAGUE FORM (MOST RECENT RESULT FIRST)…
LOSSIEMOUTH – LWWLL, GF 6, GA 19; LEAGUE POSITION – 13th
A slow start to the season has been forgotten following a hat-trick of wins, starting with a thumping win over Forres Mechanics in the North of Scotland Cup ahead of consecutive home league wins against Wick Academy and Strathspey Thistle. Since then, a pair of tricky games against teams from the top of the table have resulted in two defeats, with Brechin City working for the first half only at Glebe Park ahead of a strong second half showing from Brora Rangers in the North of Scotland Cup semi-final in midweek. The Coasters remain a hard ask on their own turf, losing just seven of seventeen league games at home last season.
NAIRN COUNTY – LDLLD, GF 5, GA 16; LEAGUE POSITION – 16th
The Wee County are third from bottom after failing to win any of their opening half dozen league games this season. An early exit from the North of Scotland Cup did nothing for the opening stages of the campaign, but Nairn remain unpredictable, taking a point from each of their meetings with Banks O’ Dee (A), Rothes (H), and Deveronvale (H). Nairn were good travellers last season, winning eight and drawing twice on the road on league duty, which more than made up for them only winning three games on their own turf all season.
LAST SEASON…
06/11/2021 – Lossiemouth 1-1 Nairn County – Report – Photos
The two met in the early days of winter last season, playing out a draw on a drizzly day on the Moray coast. A foul on Ryan Stuart by Sam Gordon saw Lossie awarded an early penalty which Ryan Sewell converted, ahead of an equaliser from Gordon himself. The second half was a quieter affair, with neither side able to force a winner ahead of the full time whistle.
PREVIOUS SIX LEAGUE GAMES AT THE BERNAGOW
09/11/2019 – Lossiemouth 0-0 Nairn County
10/11/2018 – Lossiemouth 0-5 Nairn County
16/12/2017 – Lossiemouth 2-3 Nairn County
18/03/2017 – Lossiemouth 0-0 Nairn County
05/12/2015 – Lossiemouth 1-5 Nairn County
18/04/2015 – Lossiemouth 2-1 Nairn County
WAY BACK WHEN…
07/08/2010 – Lossiemouth 2-1 Nairn County – Report – Photos
Lossie were winners by the odd goal in three as Nairn County gave David Hannah his debut at Grant Park. Stuart Strathdee and Shawn Scott scored either side of a Ross Grant equaliser to give Lossie a deserved win over the Wee County.
TOP SCORERS…
Club captain Liam Archibald leads the way for Lossie with three goals in all competitions this season, while his brother Ross is keeping up with a pair so far. Andrew Greig’s two goals for Nairn this season has him top of the scoring charts at Station Park, while five others have hit the back of the net once so far.
ON THE DAY…
Door tax is £10, or £5 concession. The social club is open to home and away fans before and after the game – at full time, turn right out of the ground and follow the crowd!
SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM PREDICTION…
Home win.