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Hopeman and FC Fochabers compete for Mike Simpson Cup at Grant Park in Lossiemouth

By Chris Saunderson
- chris.saunderson@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 16:00, 01 September 2023
 | Updated: 17:01, 01 September 2023

THE first cup final of the season in the Moray and District Welfare takes place tonight (Friday, Sept 1) at Grant Park.

Fochabers celebrate after securing the League title. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Fochabers celebrate after securing the League title. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Abbeyside League Champions FC Fochabers play Hopeman in the Mike Simpson Cup.

The Fochabers side are fresh from clinching a second consecutive league title on the last day of the season at RAF Lossiemouth last weekend.

Gary Burr (centre) celebrates a goal earlier in the season. The combative midfielder is a key figure for Hopeman.
Gary Burr (centre) celebrates a goal earlier in the season. The combative midfielder is a key figure for Hopeman.

Hopeman will be looking for some measure of revenge after a defeat in the penultimate game of the season at Fochabers dashed their hopes of the league title.

Eyes on the ball lads. RAF Lossiemouth's Cameron Newton and Fochabers' Aaron McLean.Picture: Beth Taylor.
Eyes on the ball lads. RAF Lossiemouth's Cameron Newton and Fochabers' Aaron McLean.Picture: Beth Taylor.

The game kicks off tonight at 7.30pm and admission is £4.

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Fochabers' Jordan Clark (left) celebrates his goal with Gary Burchell. Picture: Beth Taylor.
Fochabers' Jordan Clark (left) celebrates his goal with Gary Burchell. Picture: Beth Taylor.
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