Moray to host two Friday night derbies.

FRIDAY night football comes to Moray tonight, with two intriguing Highland League derby clashes set to drawn in the crowds.

Fifth-placed Forres Mechanics welcome Lossiemouth to Mosset Park, with the Can Cans aiming to build on their impressive home record over the past two years.

Mechanics boss Charlie Rowley welcomes back summer signing Willie Barron after work commitments kept the former Nairn winger out of the past three weekends.

"They turned us over at Grant Park last year and have always been a difficult team for us to beat," said Rowley.

Lossie welcome back goalkeeper Darren McConnachie, captain Martin McMullan, striker Nikki Smith and defender Stephen McKenzie to their squad after all four missed the 2-1 home loss to Huntly on Saturday.

Coasters boss Charlie Charlesworth blamed himself for last week's loss but is urging his team to bounce back at Forres. He said: "We just need to make sure we turn up this week."

Keith host Rothes to Kynoch Park, with the Speysiders surprising many with their impressive start which had taken them above the Maroons in the league table.

Keith boss Darren Still was thrilled to see his team reach the Aberdeenshire Cup final by beating Buckie in midweek, but warned his players not to be distracted by the forthcoming final against Deveronvale.

"My immediate priority is three points against, who have had a terrific start to the season."

Star striker Cammy Keith limped out of the Buckie win and is a big doubt, joining a long injury list for the Maroons. But Gary McNamee and Bruce Raffel are set to return.

Rothes manager has added Lewis United striker Michael McKinnon and Buckie Thistle loan signing Darren Wood to his squad since defeating Wick 2-1 last Saturday.

At the top of the table, leaders Buckie Thistle are at home to second-placed Fraserburgh in the match of the night.

Jags boss Gregg Carrol is on holiday, and his assistant Gary Hake will take charge of a Buckie team which could include strikers Martin Charlesworth and Craig MacMillan, both of who have recovered from injuries.

Strathspey Thistle are Huntly's visitors, with the Christie Park side's squad including new signings Barry Somers and Pat Vigurs.

For reports and reaction from tonight's games, log on to the Northern Scot website later.

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