Picture by Charlie Mood

We’re well into the second month of the Scottish National League season, and the table is beginning to take shape — but there’s still everything to play for as teams continue to build momentum.

This weekend marks a special occasion for the newly formed Solway Sharks SNL, who play their first-ever home game at the Dumfries Ice Bowl. The venue has been undergoing major renovations, meaning the Sharks have started the season entirely on the road — a tough challenge for any new side.

They’ll finally take to home ice on Saturday against Whitley Warriors, before welcoming Paisley Pirates on Sunday — two difficult fixtures for the league newcomers. The Sharks earned their first win last weekend away to North Ayrshire Wild and continue to show encouraging signs with each outing, including a strong display earlier in the season against Aberdeen Lynx. The Warriors remain among the early front-runners, while the Pirates will be looking to maximise a demanding weekend on the road.

North Ayrshire Wild are also back in action on Saturday, hosting the Paisley Pirates in the first meeting between the sides this season. Wild will look to make home ice count and build on recent performances, while the Pirates aim to pick up valuable points to stay within reach of the league’s leading pack.

Elsewhere, a big crowd is expected at Murrayfield Ice Arena as two of the league’s best-supported sides go head-to-head. Edinburgh Capitals host Aberdeen Lynx in what promises to be one of the weekend’s key matchups.

The Capitals remain unbeaten after five games, while the Lynx have won five of their six, their only defeat coming against Whitley Warriors. Both teams sit on 10 points — separated only by goal difference — setting up a crucial early-season test between two well-drilled squads who met in last season’s playoff semi-finals.

It’s also a busy weekend for the Dundee Rockets, who face Kilmarnock Thunder away on Saturday before hosting the Kirkcaldy Kestrels on Sunday. The Rockets have made a strong start to the season, losing only once — a narrow 3–2 battle with the Lynx last weekend — and will look to keep pace with the teams above them. The Kestrels, meanwhile, have played more games than any other side so far and remain firmly in the mix near the top of the table.

With Solway’s home debut, multiple double-headers, and several meetings between teams in the top half, this weekend’s results could once again bring major movement in the SNL standings.