Forfar Athletic vs Peterhead

Peterhead, who had already beaten Banks O'Dee (3-0) and Celtic B (3-1) in pre-season, took control inside the opening half. Cammy Smith fired the Blue Toon ahead with an early strike, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead they carried into the interval.

Forfar, managed by Jim Weir, had shown mixed form across their pre-season campaign — a 1-1 draw with Montrose (27 June), a 4-0 defeat to Premiership side St Johnstone (30 June), and a 2-2 draw with Banks O'Dee (4 July). The Loons struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-drilled Peterhead side playing a division above them.

The second half brought further punishment. Mitch Megginson, who had entered the match as a substitute in Jordon Brown's testimonial against Celtic B on 4 July, converted a penalty to double the lead. A Trialist added a third to complete the scoring.

Peterhead's first-half opener from Cammy Smith gave them the platform to dictate terms. Forfar had competed well in spells during their earlier pre-season friendlies, but the early concession forced them to chase the game against a side with superior fitness and sharpness. The second-half double, particularly Megginson's penalty, effectively ended any hope of a comeback.

Cammy Smith (Peterhead) — His early goal set the tone and gave Peterhead the control they never relinquished. Smith's movement and finishing were a constant threat.

Mitch Megginson (Peterhead) — The newly-signed forward, who joined from Cove Rangers on a two-year deal in June, came on and scored from the penalty spot, demonstrating the experience the Blue Toon added in the summer window.

Forfar Athletic defence — Facing a League One attack, the Loons backline held firm for long spells but were breached three times. The 0-4 defeat to St Johnstone earlier in pre-season highlights that defensive organisation remains a work in progress before competitive fixtures begin.

Pre-season friendlies rarely produce xG data, but the scoreline reflected Peterhead's superior quality. The Blue Toon scored nine goals across their three open-door friendlies (3-0 vs Banks O'Dee, 3-1 vs Celtic B, 3-0 vs Forfar), conceding just once. Forfar managed three goals in four pre-season games (1-1, 0-4, 2-2, 0-3) against a mix of Highland League, Premiership and League One opposition.

Peterhead's pre-season concludes with a perfect record of three wins from three, building momentum ahead of the 2026/27 William Hill League One campaign. The Blue Toon have new signings Mitch Megginson and Blair Yule integrating well, alongside winger James Stokes who signed a one-year deal on 1 July.

Forfar turn their attention immediately to competitive action. They open their Premier Sports Cup campaign away at Stenhousemuir on Saturday 11 July, followed by a home group match against Partick Thistle on 14 July and a trip to Livingston on 21 July. Notably, Forfar announced the loan signing of midfielder Neil Stafford from Hamilton Academical on the day of the match, a welcome addition with at least 11 competitive fixtures scheduled before the end of August.

A routine pre-season win for Peterhead, who looked sharper and more cohesive across the 90 minutes. Cammy Smith's early strike, Megginson's penalty and a Trialist goal gave the scoreline a comfortable look. Forfar got valuable minutes in their legs but will need to tighten up defensively ahead of a demanding July that includes Premier Sports Cup group matches against Stenhousemuir, Partick Thistle, and Livingston.