The history of Banks o' Dee FC

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

More milestones and background for each event.

Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1958–2021

Junior football cup years

  1. Ten goals in the Scottish Cup

    Banks o’ Dee beat Fort William 10–0 in the Scottish Cup first round.

    The emphatic win over a Highland League side is an early national cup moment for a club still playing junior league football.

  2. Scottish FA membership

    Banks o’ Dee become a full member of the Scottish Football Association in 2014.

    The club remains in the junior league while gaining regular Scottish Cup entry. Full association membership precedes its Highland League debut by eight years.

    Location: Aberdeen Stadium: Spain Park
  3. Cup upset against East Fife

    Banks o’ Dee come from behind to beat East Fife 2–1 in the Scottish Cup.

    An own goal cancels out the League One side's early lead before Mark Gilmour scores late on. The Spain Park win takes the junior club into the fourth round.