Strathspey Thistle vs Rothes: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Strathspey Thistle prepare to host Rothes on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this SCOTLAND: Highland League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Strathspey Thistle, currently 14th in the standings with 25 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 15 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 15 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Rothes, sitting 18th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Strathspey Thistle and Rothes have favored Strathspey Thistle, with Rothes claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-3). Over the past few seasons, Strathspey Thistle have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Forres Mechanics, Strathspey Thistle recorded a 0-6 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Rothes's last outing came against Nairn County, where they secured a 0-4 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Strathspey Thistle are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Strathspey Thistle and Rothes are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Strathspey Thistle's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Rothes's games average 3.4 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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