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Women’s football team retain Highlands and Islands trophy

6 September 2026 16:49

The Shetland team pictured after the match. Photo: Donald Cameron/Sportpix

THE SHETLAND women’s football team have retained their Highlands and Islands league cup trophy after a victory over Caithness today (Sunday).

Shetland beat their Highland counterparts 1-0 in Elgin to lift the trophy for the second year in a row, with captain Rhea Nicolson on the scoresheet late in the second half.

Shetland won it last year after defeating Sutherland 7-0 in their first time in the competition.

Next up for the women’s team will be another trip south to face Musselburgh Windsor in the first round of the Scottish Cup on 20 September.

More to follow…

Scottish Power sponsorship manager Heather McDonald, Presents the 2026 Highlands & Islands League Cup to Shetland captain Rhea Nicolson. Photo: Donald Cameron/Sportpix

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