Kingussie & Newtonmore face off in the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup Final this Saturday at Bught Park, Inverness.
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Kingussie are scoring an average of 2.92 goals per game and conceding 0.86 goals per game.
Newtonmore are scoring an average of 2.61 goals per game and conceding an average of 1.13.
Starting and finishing strong
Kingussie’s season has been a strong one so far. Across their matches, they have scored 76 goals while conceding just 22 – the hallmark of champions.
In attack, their most potent spell comes in the closing 15 minutes, with 16 goals scored. This ability to finish strongly was evident in their wins over Lovat in the MacTavish Final and Kinlochshiel in the league, where late strikes sealed control. They are also quick out of the blocks, netting 14 goals in the opening quarter-hour, often forcing opponents onto the back foot immediately – as seen against Oban Camanachd in the Macaulay Final and Fort William in the Camanachd Semi.
The middle stages are no weakness either: 13 goals in the 30–45 window and 14 after half-time suggest a side with balance across the full 90 minutes. Their forward line can hurt teams at any stage, ensuring opponents never get respite.
Can be countered
Defensively, Kingussie are impressively secure. They have conceded no goals at all between 15–30 minutes and just one goal between 60–75 minutes, underlining their resilience when games are in the balance. The bulk of goals conceded come at the very start (five in the opening quarter-hour) and the very end (seven in the final 15 minutes), pointing to rare lapses when concentration dips or they can be caught on the counter-attack.
Growing dominance
Newtonmore remain a formidable force, scoring 60 goals and conceding 26 across the campaign. Their hallmark is resilience and a strong second-half surge, though vulnerabilities have shown at either end of games.
In attack, their sharpest spell is between 60–75 minutes, where they have scored 13 goals. This purple patch often sees them seize control, as in their win over Oban Camanachd in the Semi-Final. They also finish strongly, netting 12 times in the last 15 minutes, ensuring they remain a danger right up to the final whistle. Early on, they are steady rather than explosive – nine goals in both the opening and closing stages of the first half – a contrast to rivals Kingussie, who often score in that period.
Switch on from the start
Newtonmore are generally solid but show fragility in the first and third quarters of games. They conceded six times in the opening 15 minutes, suggesting teams can catch them cold – Fort William and Skye both capitalised on this. Similarly, six goals were lost in the 60–75 spell, just as Kingussie tend to strike hardest, a potential danger in a head-to-head. By contrast, their record in the final quarter is impressive, with just three goals conceded in the last 15 minutes – proof they close matches with concentration and discipline.
Their season has been one of strong recovery after a slow start, bouncing back from early losses to string together dominant wins, particularly at home. A run of 7 clean sheets in a row mid campaign has given them the platform to deliver trophies this season.
Robinson Squashes Opposition
Iain Robinson is the top scorer in senior shinty this season with 26 goals to his name, another on Saturday would further etch his name into the annals of history. U17 duo Matthew Sloss and Joe Coyle bring guile to a forward line that can be potent.
Lightning Rod
Roddy Young is Kingussie's number one marksman this year with 20 in all competitions, getting back to his best shinty, he showed in 2022 the kind of impact he can have in a Camanachd Cup Final. Stop him and you only have Anderson, Genini and Borthwick to stop... simple!
Near identical profiles
The stats show the closest average age since the stat pack begun, though we both know taking the mean doesn't always account for any, um, 'outliers' *Cough* Kenny Ross.
Kings the form team
Kingussie are the form team coming into the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup Final having won 5 out of 5 and beating some of their biggest rivals along the way including Oban Camanachd, Fort William and Saturday's opponents, Newtonmore.
Kingussie Road to the Final
1-2 vs Skye
0-5 vs Beauly
3-0 vs Fort William
Newtonmore Road to the Final
4-0 vs Glenurquhart
1-4 vs Inveraray
1-4 vs Oban Camanachd
Tulloch Homes Managing Director
Kieran Graham
“As proud sponsors of the Camanachd Cup, Tulloch Homes is delighted to support a sport that embodies such a strong sense of community – something we strive for in every development we build. Shinty is more than just a game. It’s a tradition that unites towns and villages, bringing families, friends, and generations together. This year’s final between Kingussie and Newtonmore promises to showcase that spirit at its very best. We are proud to celebrate the heritage, energy, and togetherness that shinty inspires across the Highlands. Wishing the finalists the very best of luck!”
Newtonmore Captain
Craig Ritchie
“It’s been far too long since Newtonmore were last in the Camanachd Cup Final so the whole community is looking forward to Saturday. We know Kingussie are a strong team but we have a talented squad too and I know everyone is relishing the chance to play in another final. We have been training well over the past few weeks and Saturday was a good warm up game for us, now the focus is on Bught Park.”
Kingussie Captain
Thomas Borthwick
“We have been warming up to the fixture nicely and have built up a decent bit of momentum over the last few weeks, the two wins against Newtonmore obviously help build the confidence ahead of the final, but we know they are strong at the back and can score goals. I think this year’s final will be the biggest since 2011 so really looking forward to the big match.”
Camanachd Association President
Burton Morrison
“Saturday’s Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup Final promises to be a classic. Kingussie, the holders, have shown remarkable consistency despite injuries, while Newtonmore proved in their semi-final win that they remain a force on the big stage. A Badenoch derby always carries an edge, and this one will be no different. We are hugely grateful to Kieran and the team at Tulloch Homes for their continued support in making occasions like this possible, and I look forward to a final that showcases all that is best in our sport.”
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