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| Founded | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Region | Aberdeenshire (ADFA) |
| Current champions | Fraserburgh |
| Most championships | Fraserburgh (10 titles) |
TheAberdeenshire Shield, like theAberdeenshire Cup, is a competition for football clubs in and around Aberdeenshire.[1]
The winners are awarded the Fleming Shield, which was originally awarded to the winners of the Fleming Charity Shield competition - last played in 1929. The competition was first held in1990–91 Highland Football League season and the winners wereCove Rangers.
The Aberdeenshire Shield was originally a secondary competition for clubs in the region not in membership of theSFL andSPL, primarily clubs in theHighland League. However in recent years, teams such asAberdeen,Peterhead,Banks O' Dee andAberdeen University from theSPFL andNorth Region SJFA (now theNorth of Scotland League) have entered the competition. The final of the tournament is normally contested at a suitable neutral venue.
The current holders areFraserburgh, who are also the most successful club overall, with ten wins.
| Club | Wins | Last win |
|---|---|---|
| Fraserburgh | 10 | 2024–25 |
| Keith | 5 | 2006–07 |
| Cove Rangers | 4 | 2017–18 |
| Inverurie Loco Works | 3 | 2016–17 |
| Turriff United | 3 | 2014–15 |
| Banks O' Dee | 2 | 2023–24 |
| Buckie Thistle | 2 | 2007–08 |
| Deveronvale | 2 | 2002–03 |
| Peterhead | 2 | 2009–10 |
| Formartine United | 1 | 2018–19 |
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