Fraserburgh vs Aberdeen U21

Fraserburgh took control early. They led 2-1 at half-time after a brisk opening 45 minutes. Barbour opened the scoring in the first half, and while Aberdeen's young side found an equaliser, Fraserburgh regained the lead before the break through a second goal.

Barbour added his second of the afternoon after the interval to make it 3-1, effectively sealing the result. Aberdeen U21, featuring a youthful lineup that included Theo Simpson, Dylan Ross and Lewis Carrol among others, competed well but could not contain Fraserburgh's veteran marksman.

Aberdeen had momentarily levelled the match in the first half after falling behind, but Fraserburgh's response was swift — they restored their lead within minutes and never looked back. The second-half cushion from Barbour's second goal killed any hope of an Aberdeen comeback.

Scott Barbour (Fraserburgh) — The man of the moment. Two goals and the Man of the Match award in his own testimonial, a fitting script for the club's record scorer. His movement and finishing were a class above, as they often are at Highland League level.

Fraserburgh defence — Limited a lively Aberdeen U21 attack to just one goal despite the visitors fielding a technically capable side. The backline dealt with Aberdeen's pace well after the restart.

Aberdeen U21 attack — The young Dons showed flashes of invention, scoring a well-taken equaliser in the first half, but lacked the cutting edge to sustain pressure after the interval.

With detailed match stats unavailable for this friendly, the scoreline tells the story clearly: Fraserburgh's experience and physical edge outweighed Aberdeen's youth. The 2-1 half-time score suggests an open first period; the single goal in the second half reflects Fraserburgh managing the game after Barbour's third.

For a testimonial, the intensity was genuine — both sides committed to winning rather than treating it as a casual runout.

This was a pre-season friendly doubling as Barbour's testimonial. For Fraserburgh, it builds momentum ahead of the 2026/27 Highland League campaign. For Aberdeen U21, it provides valuable minutes against senior opposition as they prepare for their own season.

Fraserburgh's next fixture is at home to Buchanhaven Hearts on 1 July 2026. Aberdeen U21's competitive calendar resumes when the SPFL Development League season starts in August.

A testimonial that ended as it should — the club legend scoring twice and taking the plaudits. Fraserburgh were the sharper side throughout, and Barbour reminded everyone why he is the Broch's all-time leading scorer. Aberdeen's youngsters will learn from the test.