Aberdeenshire Shield

Football tournament

The Aberdeenshire Shield, like the Aberdeenshire Cup, is a competition for Aberdeenshire Football clubs. ^[1]

The winners are awarded the Fleming Shield, which was originally awarded to the winners of the Fleming Charity Shield competition - last played in 1929. The competition was first held in 1990–91 Highland Football League season and the winners were Cove Rangers.

The Aberdeenshire Shield was originally contested between only Highland League clubs. However in recent years, teams such as Aberdeen, Peterhead, Banks O' Dee and Aberdeen University have entered the competition. The final of the tournament is normally contested at a suitable neutral venue.

The current holders are Banks O' Dee,^[2] while Fraserburgh are the most successful club overall, with nine wins.

List of winners

References

1. Cryle, Ryan (13 December 2023). "Scott Anderson asks Red Army to help young Dons stars 'do what no other Aberdeen player has done' in Aberdeenshire Shield final". Press and Journal. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
2. Goodwin, Sophie (14 December 2023). "Paul Lawson delighted as Banks o' Dee beat Aberdeen to win Aberdeenshire Shield". Press and Journal. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
3. Law, Callum (17 February 2022). "Double winners Banks o' Dee in 'right place' for Highland League promotion - Lachie MacLeod". Press and Journal. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
4. Goodwin, Sophie (14 December 2023). "Paul Lawson delighted as Banks o' Dee beat Aberdeen to win Aberdeenshire Shield". Press and Journal. Retrieved 13 August 2024.