Inverurie Loco Works 3–1 Aberdeen (R) | International Club Friendly | 11 July 2026

Highland League side Inverurie Loco Works produced an impressive performance to beat an Aberdeen Development team 3–1 at Harlaw Park in a pre‑season friendly. The hosts dominated for long spells and fully deserved their victory over the SPFL side’s reserves.

Match Overview

The friendly was arranged as part of both sides’ preparation ahead of the 2026‑27 season. Inverurie started with purpose, pressing Aberdeen’s young back line into mistakes. Striker Callum Morrison opened the scoring in the 12th minute, latching onto a loose ball after a defensive mix‑up.

Key Moments

• 12' – Morrison slots home the opener.
• 31' – Midfielder Lewis Hutchison doubles the lead with a powerful strike from 20 yards.
• 57' – Aberdeen (R) pull one back through substitute striker Alfie Stewart.
• 78' – Inverurie restore the two‑goal cushion when winger Jamie MacRae heads in a cross.

Tactical Story

Inverurie’s direct approach unsettled Aberdeen’s youth‑league defenders. The Highland Leaguers used width effectively and won the second‑ball battle. Aberdeen improved after introducing more senior trialists in the second half, but the damage was already done.

Friendly Significance

For Inverurie, the result is a morale booster ahead of the new Highland League campaign. For Aberdeen’s development side, it provides a valuable learning experience against physical, competitive opposition. The match also gives coaches a chance to assess fringe players in a match environment.