ABERDEEN, Scotland (March 7, 2026) (Interstat) — Cove Rangers opened its Scottish League One campaign with a 2-1 victory over Peterhead at Balmoral Stadium on Saturday.

Midfielder Blair Yule put the hosts ahead in the eighth minute, and substitute Cammy Smith doubled the lead in the 22nd. Peterhead’s Chris Maguire pulled one back in the 66th minute, but the visitors could not find an equalizer. The result matched the 2-1 projection by Interstat’s game simulator.

Cove Rangers begins the season with a win, while Peterhead starts with a loss. The match featured six yellow cards, four issued in the second half.