Subject to Scottish FA board ratification, Fort William have confirmed our Scottish Cup second preliminary round will be played at King George V Park – home of Golspie Sutherland FC.
The tie will take place on Saturday 2 September, with a 3pm kick off.
When the draw was initially made, we were contacted by Fort William who explained that Claggan Park was being used for the annual Ben Nevis race that day.
In looking for alternative arrangements, the Scottish FA would not sanction a reversal of the fixture, nor could the tie be played any later than the weekend of 2nd September.
The previous weekend was also unsuitable as we’re scheduled to play Cumnock in the league – with Cumnock also having a second prelim round tie on the 2nd.
Fort William proposed an 8pm kick off on the Saturday evening, which was declined by us.
The Scottish FA were satisfied Fort William had exhausted all other avenues – including alternative grounds – and are set to sanction moving the tie to Golspie.
