STAFFORD CUP DRAW 2026
1st Round:
Melvich vs Golspie Stafford F.C
Lochinver vs Embo
Inver vs Brora Wanderers
Helmsdale United vs Lairg Rovers
Semi-final:
Lochinver or Embo vs Helmsdale or Lairg
Melvich or Golspie vs Inver or Brora
The first matches will be played on April 25th.
As per last year, teams will play each other once then split into two groups. The top half (5 teams) will complete another round of games to determine the championship winner, and the bottom 4 will compete in a round robin for the League Two trophy.
League will start on May 16th.
LEAGUE START DATE CONFIRMED
Further to the association's AGM on Sunday, March 15th, the following teams have entered league competition for 2026:
Brora Wanderers
Embo
Golspie Stafford (champions)
Helmsdale United
Inver
Lairg Rovers
Lochinver
Melvich
Tain Thistle
The North West Sutherland Amateur League will have a familiar look to it when it kicks off this Spring, with all of last year’s league sides re-registering for competition in 2026.
https://t.co/NdfJwF73Xn
A new community hut built entirely by volunteers has been unveiled at the ground of Inver Football Club, honouring the memory of a former club stalwart.
https://t.co/XUsSMMKwpE
Tomorrow we’re back to league action at home to Lochinver.
This is always a tough game against the west coasters so the lads would appreciate all the support they can get 👏🏻
HUFC 💚
STAFFORD CUP RESULTS #NWSAFA
Results in the first round of the Stafford Cup played yesterday, were as follows:
Inver 3 Lochinver 5
Lairg Rovers 0 Helmsdale United 6
Melvich 3 Brora Wanderers 1
The secretary of the North-West Sutherland amateur league says an increase in clubs from outside of its native area helps to “keep the league going” while hope remains that local villages may once again produce youngsters.
https://t.co/DTQedCkpOJ
The secretary of the North-West Sutherland amateur league says an increase in clubs from outside of its native area helps to “keep the league going” while hope remains that local villages may once again produce youngsters.
https://t.co/DTQedCkpOJ
Melvich and Mallard FC will contest the Mackay Cup Final this Saturday, kicking off at Helmsdale after 4.30pm, following the conclusion of Bunillidh Thistle v Fort William.
TODAY’S RESULTS #nwsafa
League Championship:
Inver 4 Lochbroom 1
Lochinver 1 Tain Thistle 3
League 2:
Helmsdale United 7 Brora Wanderers 2
Embo v Lairg cancelled - Lairg no team