In today's world, 2016–17 Highland Football League has become a topic of great relevance and interest to people of all ages and areas of expertise. Since its emergence, 2016–17 Highland Football League has captured the attention of individuals and experts alike, generating debates, research and analysis around its implications and repercussions in different areas. In this article, we will explore in depth the most relevant aspects related to 2016–17 Highland Football League, from its origin to its possible future projections. We will analyze its impact on society, its influence on culture and its importance in the academic field, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and updated vision of this topic that is so significant today.
Season | 2016–17 |
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Champions | Buckie Thistle |
Matches played | 306 |
Goals scored | 1,250 (4.08 per match) |
Biggest home win | Buckie Thistle 9–0 Strathspey Thistle |
Biggest away win | Rothes 0–9 Wick Academy |
Highest scoring | Deveronvale 2–9 Buckie Thistle Fort William 3–8 Wick Academy Nairn County 3–8 Buckie Thistle Strathspey Thistle 2–9 Buckie Thistle |
Longest winning run | Buckie Thistle (10) |
Longest unbeaten run | Cove Rangers (13) |
Longest winless run | Fort William (16) |
Longest losing run | Fort William (8) Strathspey Thistle (8) |
← 2015–16 2017–18 → |
The 2016–17 Highland Football League started in July 2016 and ended on 22 April 2017.
For promotion to Scottish League Two, the league champions playoff with the Lowland Football League champions (or other eligible team from outside the SPFL to be nominated by the Scottish FA), with the winner then playing the team finishing 10th and bottom in Scottish League Two in a promotion and relegation playoff to determine the entrants for the 2017–18 League Two season.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
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1 | Buckie Thistle (C) | 34 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 130 | 36 | +94 | 82 | Qualification to League Two play-off semi-finals |
2 | Cove Rangers | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 109 | 30 | +79 | 82 | |
3 | Brora Rangers | 34 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 116 | 36 | +80 | 81 | |
4 | Formartine United | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 82 | 47 | +35 | 73 | |
5 | Fraserburgh | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 77 | 48 | +29 | 63 | |
6 | Forres Mechanics | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 84 | 63 | +21 | 58 | |
7 | Turriff United | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 56 | 42 | +14 | 58 | |
8 | Wick Academy | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 75 | 52 | +23 | 53 | |
9 | Inverurie Loco Works | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 71 | 53 | +18 | 50 | |
10 | Keith | 34 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 74 | 88 | −14 | 47 | |
11 | Clachnacuddin | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 53 | 77 | −24 | 41 | |
12 | Lossiemouth | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 52 | 70 | −18 | 38 | |
13 | Nairn County | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 57 | 74 | −17 | 34 | |
14 | Huntly | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 54 | 97 | −43 | 34 | |
15 | Deveronvale | 34 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 51 | 75 | −24 | 30 | |
16 | Rothes | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 37 | 106 | −69 | 26 | |
17 | Fort William | 34 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 44 | 136 | −92 | 11 | |
18 | Strathspey Thistle | 34 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 28 | 120 | −92 | 9 |
Buckie Thistle qualified for the Play-offs after a 9–0 win against Strathspey Thistle on 22 April 2017 secured them the Highland Football League title for the 11th time.
As Highland League champions, Buckie Thistle played East Kilbride, champions of the 2016–17 Lowland League, over two legs. Buckie Thistle drew the first leg at home 2–2 and lost 2–1 away, losing 3–4 on aggregate. Therefore, Buckie Thistle will remain in the Highland League for the 2017–18 season.