Social Media HQ bring you our first Scottish Cup preview of the season as Woodbank AFC travel to Ayrshire in a match that really wets the appetite.

PREVIEW

Friday, September 5th, 2025

The stage is set for an intriguing first-round clash in the Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup 2025/26, as Forehill AFC (Ayrshire) go head-to-head with Woodbank AFC.

The game will take place at Ayr Rugby Football club and the match will kick off at 7:30pm

FIRST MEETING ?

This matchup marks the first-ever meeting between the two sides in the competition, As this is the first round of the competition its a bit of a wild card match up and anything can happen.

A LOOK AT THE TEAMS

Forehill AFC (Ayrshire)

Recent results

Forehil have won 3 of their first 5 games of the season and sit top of the budget blinds division one.

They have scored 13 goals and conceded 8 which a real sign of attacking intent when they play the game.

A blip for Forehill came when Stewarton Annick convincingly beat then 5-1 in the cup on Saturday

Woodbank AFC

Woodbank come into this tie with a mixed run of form, showing both resilience and inconsistency in recent matches:

✅ Win vs Third Lanark Amateurs (3–2)

❌ Loss vs Stirling University AFC (0–4)

🤝 Draw vs Remo FC (2–2)

🤝 Draw vs Lokomotiv Glasgow AFC (3–3)

✅ Win vs Cambuslang FA (2–1)

These results highlight Woodbank’s attacking capabilities, but also a vulnerability at the back that Forehill may look to exploit.

THE PLAYERS

What to Expect

With no head-to-head history to rely on, this fixture is wide open. The lack of previous encounters brings an added layer of unpredictability, making it difficult to pinpoint a clear favourite.

Prediction

In cup football, anything can happen, but the stats give a slight edge to Forehill AFC in this closely contested tie.

With the advantage of playing at home and a strong start to the league campaign, Forehill will be confident of progressing to the next round of the competition.

However, Woodbank FC will be keen to make a statement and could very well spring a surprise. If recent form is anything to go by, fans are in for an intriguing and hard-fought encounter.