Highland Football League  

Brora Rangers v Fort William  

Brora are the bookie's favourites for the Highland League title, and they will aim to get off to a winning start at home to Fort William. New signings Jordan Macrae and Dutchman Bjorn Wagenaar could all make their debuts, but Greg Morrison, Gavin Morrison, Dale Gillespie, Ally Macdonald and Steven Mackay are all unavailable.  

Fort pulled off quite a coup this week, setting up a link with Caley Thistle which has allowed them to sign no fewer than nine young players on loan from the Championship side. Boss Russell MacMorran is likely to include several of them in his squad for the trip to Dudgeon Park. 

Deveronvale v Nairn County  

Deveronvale kick off their campaign against Nairn at Princess Royal Park, a team they finished just one point and one place behind last season. Ross Archibald and Courtney Cooper joined the club in the summer and could make their debuts against County.  

Glenn Main, Adam Naismith and Angus Dey are all unavailable and miss out for the visitors. Gordon McNab could make his first start after joining the club earlier this month.  

Fraserburgh v Wick Academy  

Broch start their season against Wick at Bellslea and they'll be without the suspended Bryan Hay, while Jamie Beagrie is offshore. Ryan Christie, Gary Harris, Cameron Buchan and Ryan Sargent are all still out with long-term injuries.  

Wick will be aiming to build on a decent second half of the season last term, and they will travel without the injured Marc Macgregor and Jack Henry.   

Inverurie Locos v Buckie Thistle  

Locos begin their campaign with a cracking home clash with Buckie Thistle. Boss Neil Cooper has a full squad to choose from, with major summer signings Eric Watson and Calum Dingwall likely to be involved. 

Lucas Davidson is suspended for the Jags, while Craig Dorrat (shoulder) and Ceiran McLean (knee) miss out through injury. Better news on the injury front for Buckie as John McLeod is their only remaining long-term absentee.  

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