Academy have already met Nairn twice this season, losing 1-0 in a Highland League Cup preliminary round tie at the end of October.

Source: https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/sport/broras-cup-date-means-fixture-change-for-wick-academy-331805/

A Paul Brindle goal three minutes after half-time sealed the win for Brora Rangers against Keith at Kynoch Park in what was a dress rehearsal for the forthcoming Highland League Cup semi-final clash between the sides at Dudgeon Park.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/highland-league/6159559/huntly-hit-deveronvale-for-six/

Inverurie Locos and Banks o' Dee enjoyed contrasting preparation ahead of the Highland League Cup final.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/highland-league/5572420/inverurie-beaten-by-brora-banks-o-dee-thrash-lossiemouth/

Our cameras were at Kynoch Park and Dudgeon Park on Saturday to see who would progress to the Highland League Cup last four, on a weekend where there were two other quarter-final ties, as well as three Breedon Highland League fixtures.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/highland-league/6139969/keith-v-buckie-thistle-and-brora-rangers-v-forres-mechanics-highland-league-cup-quarter-final-highlights/