There are five Scottish National League fixtures this weekend, with three games on Saturday and two on Sunday. Two sides face double-headers, and as the regular season moves into its closing phase, league position remains key — particularly with playoff matchups determined by final standings.
WEEK 24 FIXTURES
| Date | Game | Time/Results | League | Arena |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Thunder vs Whitley Warriors | 5 - 16 | SNL | Galleon Leisure Centre | |
| Kirkcaldy Kestrels vs North Ayrshire Wild | 4 - 2 | SNL | Fife Ice Arena | |
| Edinburgh Capitals vs Aberdeen Lynx | 5 - 0 | SNL | Murrayfield Ice Arena | |
| Whitley Warriors vs Dundee Rockets | 6 - 2 | SNL | Whitley Bay Ice Rink | |
| Solway Sharks vs Kilmarnock Thunder | 11 - 3 | SNL | Dumfries Ice Bowl |
Whitley Warriors
It’s a big weekend for Whitley Warriors, who face a double-header with only four league games remaining after this set of fixtures.
Warriors sit second in the table, five points behind Edinburgh Capitals, although the Capitals have a game in hand. On a six-game winning streak, confidence will be high.
Saturday sees them travel to the Galleon Centre to face Kilmarnock Thunder. Warriors have taken the win in each previous meeting this season, although the most recent encounter was much tighter.
Sunday presents a sterner test as Dundee Rockets arrive. Rockets sit just one point behind Warriors with two games in hand. The sides have met twice so far this season, with Dundee Rockets taking the win on both occasions, each decided by a single goal, including an overtime contest in Dundee earlier in the season. With second place firmly in play, Sunday’s clash could prove pivotal.
Kilmarnock Thunder
Thunder also face a demanding double-header. Saturday’s home fixture against Warriors will be a challenge, before they travel to Dumfries on Sunday to take on Solway Sharks.
Solway have won all three meetings so far this season, but the margins have narrowed. In their last encounter, Thunder led 2–0 at the end of the first period before Solway turned the game around. The result highlighted Thunder’s continued development.
With seven league games remaining, they will be aiming to turn progress into points before the campaign concludes.
Kirkcaldy Kestrels
Kirkcaldy have a single fixture this weekend, hosting North Ayrshire Wild on Saturday.
Kestrels sit mid-table on 31 points — six behind Paisley Pirates and five ahead of Aberdeen Lynx — but with only five games left to play, every point carries weight.
They have won all three previous meetings against Wild this season, though North Ayrshire’s pace and energy could make for a competitive contest.
North Ayrshire Wild
Wild have seven games remaining, including Saturday’s trip to Fife. Having been overtaken by Solway last weekend, just one point separates the sides in the standings.
To remain competitive, discipline and consistency across the full 60 minutes will be essential. With the table tightening, each result becomes increasingly important.
Edinburgh Capitals
League leaders Edinburgh Capitals hold a five-point advantage at the top and still have seven games to play. Having lost just three of 25 games this season, they have set the standard throughout the campaign.
Saturday marks their final league meeting of the season with Aberdeen Lynx, with Capitals having taken the win in each previous encounter. Despite their cushion, they will be focused on maintaining momentum.
Aberdeen Lynx
Aberdeen face a challenging trip to Edinburgh on Saturday. This season has seen a degree of transition, with younger players stepping into larger roles, but performances have often been competitive.
Their earlier visit to the capital ended in a narrow two-goal defeat. Lynx have previously adapted well to larger ice surfaces and will be aiming to make this final league meeting closer still.
Dundee Rockets
Dundee Rockets have a single fixture this weekend — Sunday’s trip to Whitley.
Rockets and Warriors have traded second and third positions in recent weeks, with just one point separating them, although Dundee have two games in hand. Both previous meetings between the sides have been decided by a single goal, each claiming one win.
With the upper half of the table tightly packed, Sunday’s encounter carries clear significance.
Solway Sharks
Solway moved above North Ayrshire Wild last weekend and now have six games remaining.
With only one point separating the sides, securing two points on Sunday would strengthen their position heading into the closing weeks. Sunday’s meeting with Kilmarnock Thunder will be their final league contest against each other this season.
Paisley Pirates
Paisley Pirates have no fixture this weekend but will be keeping a close eye on results elsewhere.
With teams around them in the standings in action, there is potential for movement depending on outcomes across the five games. While they won’t add to their own total, the weekend could subtly reshape the table heading into the next round of fixtures.
With five games, two double-headers and several closely matched sides meeting, this weekend could influence the shape of the table as the Scottish National League season enters its final stretch.
