As the Grades tables eventually begin to take shape, traditional rivals Bon Accord and Cults once again occupy the top two spots in Grade 1, Cults failure to beat Mannofield last week meaning that the Bons remain in pole position with an unblemished 100 per cent record.

Both sides should again win on Saturday with Bon Accord taking on Banchory at the Links, while Cults face bottom-placed Gordonians at the Allan Park.  Inverurie, currently third, travel to meet fourth-placed Stonehaven; while Ellon, somewhat surprisingly languishing in eighth spot, face a tough challenge at home to Kintore.  St Ronald take on Mannofield at Kings College. At the foot of the table both Gordonians and St Ronald promoted from Grade 2 last year are already looking dangerously poised for an early drop back out of the top flight.

In Grade 2 current leaders Grammar FPs are away to 2^nd Banchory, while Queens Cross also face an away trip to Fraserburgh.  Artisans and 2^nd Cults meet at the Duthie Park in a key game affecting the lower reached of the table.

Anchorians meantime lead the way in Grade 3, but could face a tough test against Academy; while at the foot of the table Kemnay – having lost their captain on transfer to Gordonians – have been forced to scratch their game against Turriff.