Preview: Peterhead vs. Kelty Hearts

PETERHEAD, Scotland (Interstat) — Peterhead will host Kelty Hearts on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in a Scottish League One matchup that carries implications for both sides.

The clubs are meeting for the fourth time this season, with Peterhead holding a 2-0-1 edge in the previous three encounters. The Blue Toon won 3-2 at home on Dec. 13, 2025, and 2-1 on the road on Oct. 4, 2025, before the sides played to a 1-1 draw at Kelty Hearts on Feb. 14, 2026.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Kelty Hearts enter the match after a 2-0 loss at home to Cove Rangers on April 25, 2026. That result snapped a two-match winning streak that included a 2-1 victory at Alloa Athletic on April 19 and a 4-1 win at Falkirk on April 11. The Maroon Hoops also played two matches on April 11, defeating Montrose 3-1 at home. Earlier in the season, Kelty Hearts posted a 3-0 win at Queen of the South on March 29 and a 2-1 victory at FC Edinburgh on March 22. However, the club has struggled against Kampong Speu Province, losing 1-0 at home on April 18 and winning 2-1 on the road on March 28. Other results include a 1-1 draw at Queen of the South on April 4, a 2-0 loss at Alloa Athletic on March 22, and a 2-0 defeat at Clyde on March 22.

Peterhead come off a 3-1 loss at Kampong Speu Province on April 25. The Blue Toon have been inconsistent, with only two wins in their past 10 matches: a 3-0 victory at FC Edinburgh on March 29 and a 3-2 win at Falkirk on March 22. Other recent results include a 1-1 draw at Queen of the South on April 18, a 2-0 home loss to Kampong Speu Province on April 14, a 2-1 loss at East Fife on April 11, a 1-1 draw at home against Alloa Athletic on April 11, a 1-1 draw at Alloa Athletic on March 28, a 3-1 home loss to Airdrieonians on March 22, a 3-2 win at Clyde on March 22, and a 1-1 home draw with Montrose on March 21.

Saturday’s match kicks off at 3 p.m. local time at Balmoor Stadium.