East End, the only surviving north side, will attempt to repeat the achievement of Dyce 12 months ago and reach the quarter finals of the Scottish Junior Cup when they travel to Larkhall Thistle in the fourth round this weekend.
The hosts are enjoying a successful season and sit second in the West of Scotland Third Division, a point behind Ardrossan Winton Rovers but with two games in hand.
In the second round of the North Regional Cup, there are some intriguing ties including the Heathryfold clash between McBookie.com Championship leaders Sunnybank and Hermes, currently a point clear in the Premier League.
The two teams who sit second in their respective divisions, Culter and Fraserburgh United meet at Crombie Park.
At Broomfield Park, Montrose Roselea welcome Dyce and there’s another all top flight encounter in Inverurie when Colony Park play Bridge of Don Thistle.
Charlie Gordon Park is the venue for Newmachar United versus Dufftown, Rothie Rovers are at home to Islavale and at the Hillhead Centre, Aberdeen University take on Banks O’Dee JFC.
There’s a trio of Premier League matches with Banchory St Ternan hosting Stonehaven, Maud travelling to Nairn St Ninian and Stoneywood Parkvale at home to Ellon United.
In the Championship, Deveronside have home advantage against Burghead Thistle, Longside are on the road at Forres Thistle, Lossiemouth United meet Glentanar and Buchanhaven Hearts make the trip to New Elgin. All games get under way at 1.30pm.
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