Tough cup away game beckons for Dee

Both Banks o’ Dee and Hermes face tough Scottish Junior Cup third round away days this weekend.

The Spain Park side travel to Ayrshire to meet Glenafton while Hermes are in Tayside to play Lochee United, who were narrowly beaten by BSC Glasgow in the senior competition on Sunday.

East End are the third local side involved in the national event with a replay at Scone Thistle following last week’s 1-1 New Advocates Park share of the spoils. All three matches kick off at 2.30pm.

It’s top against second in the McBookie.com Superleague, when Nairn St Ninian welcome Deveronside to Westburn Park while, at the other end of the table, Ellon

“Ellon United are keen to pick their opening win of season”

United are keen to pick their opening win of the campaign when they visit Hall Russell United.

Elsewhere, at Milton Park, Banchory St Ternan entertain Colony Park, Bridge of Don Thistle are away to Maud and Montrose Roselea away Culter.

Game of the day in the First Division is at Heathryfold where third placed Sunnybank welcome Aberdeen University, in second.

Pacestters Stonehaven are at Buckie Rovers, unbeaten Fraserburgh United host Longside and Stoneywood Parkvale face Dufftown.

Buchanhaven Hearts meanwhile have appointed Forfar West End coach John Dunn as the club’s manager.

Second Division leaders Forres Thistle visit Cruden Bay while Islavale go to Newmachar United. In the other games, Burghead Thistle host Glentanar with New Elgin away to Spey Valley United.

All league fixtures commence at 2pm.