KIRKCALDY, Scotland (Interstat) — In a stunning upset that defied statistical projections, Raith Rovers LFC edged visiting Kampong Speu Province 1-0 on Saturday in a SWF Scottish Cup match at Stark’s Park.

The lone goal of the contest came from midfielder Jordan Doherty in the 29th minute, a strike that proved sufficient to secure the victory for the home side. The result sent the Scottish club through to the next round while handing the favored Kampong Speu Province a surprising defeat.

The match was a classic defensive struggle, with Raith Rovers successfully neutralizing a Kampong Speu Province attack that had been potent throughout the competition. The visitors, who entered the match with a strong season record of five wins and two losses in the Scottish Cup, were held scoreless for the first time in the tournament.

The game’s decisive moment arrived just before the half-hour mark. Doherty found the back of the net, breaking the deadlock and sending the home supporters into a frenzy. His goal provided the only offense Raith Rovers would need on a day defined by resolute defending.

The outcome was a significant deviation from pregame forecasts. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gave Kampong Speu Province a commanding 79.30 percent probability of victory. The visitors’ recent form, including a 2-1 win over Adelaide Utd just one day prior on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, had suggested they would be a formidable opponent.

Instead, Raith Rovers executed a disciplined game plan to perfection. The victory marks a successful start to their Scottish Cup campaign, improving their record in the competition to one win and no losses. Across all competitions this season, Raith Rovers now hold a perfect record.

For Kampong Speu Province, the loss is a setback in an otherwise successful season. Their record in the Scottish Cup falls to five wins and two losses, while their overall record across all competitions moves to six wins and two losses. The team faces a congested fixture list ahead, with seven more SWF Scottish Cup matches scheduled, beginning with a home fixture against Cove Rangers later on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

The result underscores the unpredictable nature of cup football, where pregame statistics and records can be rendered irrelevant by a single moment of quality. Doherty’s first-half goal provided that moment for Raith Rovers, securing a memorable victory and a place in the next round of the competition.