Forres Mechanics vs Inverness CT

Inverness CT — preparing for the 2026/27 Scottish League One season under manager Scott Kellacher — controlled much of the first half and went into the interval a goal to the good. The Caley Jags had entered the match on the back of two pre-season wins: 3-1 against Clachnacuddin on 27 June and 3-1 at Nairn County four days earlier.

Forres, who had lost 5-1 to Ross County in their first pre-season outing on 27 June at Mosset Park, were transformed after the break. MacLeman equalised and MacLeod found the winner, completing a second-half turnaround that the provider payload confirms: 0-1 at half-time, 2-1 at full-time.

Full-time score and goalscorers were confirmed by Forres Mechanics' official Instagram account.

Forres's response after the interval. Having been second best in the first 45 minutes, the Can-Cans emerged sharper and more purposeful. MacLeman's equaliser shifted the momentum decisively, and MacLeod's winner capped a dominant second-half display from the home side.

The identity of Inverness's first-half goalscorer was not available from any source at the time of writing.

Ryan MacLeman — Scored the equaliser that sparked Forres's revival. Active in midfield and carried the ball forward effectively after the break.

Kyle MacLeod — The match-winner. Added his name to the scoresheet to complete the turnaround.

Billy Mckay — Inverness's veteran striker and player-assistant manager was a focal point for the visitors but could not add to his pre-season tally.

The provider data confirms a clear reversal between halves. Inverness led 1-0 at the break but Forres scored twice in the second period to win 2-1. Inverness had won their two previous pre-season matches (6-2 aggregate), while Forres had lost 5-1 to Ross County a week earlier. The swing suggests Forres's second-half intensity — possibly aided by substitutions — unsettled an Inverness side that had controlled the first half.

Forres Mechanics continue their pre-season build-up with a home friendly against Burghead Thistle on 8 July, followed by a trip to Lossiemouth United on 11 July, before opening their Breedon Highland League campaign at home to Keith on 25 July.

Inverness CT — who lost 4-0 to Ross County the following day (4 July) in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Grant Street — face Cove Rangers at Balmoral Stadium on 7 July. The Caley Jags finished 5th in Scottish League One in 2025/26.

A useful workout for both sides. Forres showed encouraging resilience after a heavy defeat to Ross County, while Inverness will want to tighten up after conceding six goals across two matches in consecutive days. The second-half momentum swing is the main takeaway for Kellacher ahead of the Cove Rangers test.