Formartine United VS Montrose

Formartine United host Montrose in the KDM Evolution Trophy on September 22. The teams play at different levels: Formartine compete in the Highland League, while Montrose play in League One. In 2024/25, Formartine finished eighth in the Highland League with 55 points from 34 matches, scoring 59 and conceding 46. Montrose also finished eighth in League One, collecting 40 points from nine wins, 13 draws and 14 defeats. In 2025/26, Formartine improved considerably, finishing third in the Highland League with 71 points, 20 wins and only three defeats. Montrose ended the League One campaign sixth with 42 points from 36 matches, scoring 48 and conceding 67. Recent form continues to favor Montrose. They have won their last five matches, including victories over East Fife, Cove Rangers, Dundee B, Peterhead and Queen of the South. Formartine have recorded seven wins, two draws and one defeat across their last ten matches. The head-to-head record is limited to two meetings since 2019, with Montrose winning both: 2-1 in 2019 and 4-3 in 2022. Considering the current momentum and Montrose's SPFL-level experience, they appear to have the statistical edge. Prediction: Formartine United 1-3 Montrose