Formartine United FC North Lodge Park, Pitmedden, Udny

Nickname: United
Year formed: 1949
Club Number: (01651) 843266

Ground Details:

Capacity: 1800
Seats: yes
Cover: yes

A number of views of Formartine United's redeveloped home from Jamie King

Before redevelopment, the clubhouse was the only structure at the Pitmedden ground. Over the summer of 2009, United transformed North Lodge Park, adding seated stands and two small covered enclosures.

The ground can be quite midgey!

Social Club: There is no social club

Club Information:

Formartine are developing a bit of a reputation as a cup side and have a normal home following of around 50 (Pitmedden is only a tiny village), but when Aberdeen are away from home, that support can rise to a good couple of hundred as they draw on the whole region, which is a big farming area. They run youth teams from boys level right up to U19, and have 200 player on their books.

After a successful application, they joined the Highland League from the North Juniors ahead of 2009-10.

2001 population: Pitmedden 1137

League Record from 1990:

1990-91: 5th North East Division 1, 36pts from 22 games
1991-92: 4th North East Division 1, 42pts from 22 games
1992-93: 3rd North East Division 1, 44pts from 22 games
1993-94: 9th North East Division 1, 30pts from 26 games
1994-95: 2nd North East Division 1, 49pts from 22 games
1995-96: 12th North East Premier, 6pts from 22 games
1996-97: 3rd North East Division 1, 43pts from 22 games
1997-98: 9th North East Premier, 26pts from 22 games
1998-99: 6th North East Premier, 31pts from 22 games
1999-00: 4th North East Premier, 38pts from 22 games
2000-01: 3rd North East Premier, 40pts from 22 games
2001-02: 1st North Premier, 63pts from 26 games
2002-03: 6th North Premier, 42pts from 26 games
2003-04: 7th North Premier, 38pts from 26 games
2004-05: 6th North Premier, 41pts from 26 games
2005-06: 2nd North Premier, 53pts from 26 games
2006-07: 7th North Premier, 42pts from 26 games
2007-08: 13th North Premier, 22pts from 26 games
2008-09: 2nd North 1st Division, 49pts from 26 games
2009-10: 6th Highland League, 60pts from 34 games
2010-11: 9th Highland League, 48pts from 34 games

Honours:
North Region Premier Division winners: 2001-02
North Regional (North) League winners: 1968-69
North Region Premier Division (Acorn Heating) Cup: 2005-06
North Regional Cup: 1971-72
Archibald Cup: 1998-99
McLeman Cup: 1998-99
Duthie (Acorn Heating) Cup: 1967-68, 2000-01, 2001-02
North East League Cup: 1998-99
Aberdeen Cable TV Cup: 1998-99
North Drybrough Cup: 1971-72
Morrison Trophy: 1978-79, 2008-09

Programme Information:
Programmes are issued and cost £1.50 in 2010-11

Getting There

Directions by road: From Aberdeen (B999): Follow signs for Oldmeldrum through village and onto B9000. Within 500 yards of leaving the built-up area, North Lodge Park is visible on the right hand side surrounded by trees. Enter by turning right up the A920 to Ellon and turning immediately right again into the club car park.

Nearest Railway Station: Inverurie

Bus routes:

Web Link: Formartine United official website