On Wednesday evening, Tayport had a loss against Broughty Athletic with the match seeing plenty of action from the opening whistle. The game commenced with high intensity as Broughty Athletic nearly opened the scoring in the initial minutes, striking the post in a moment that set the tone for a competitive match. Derryn Kesson of Broughty Athletic was the first to find the back of the net, giving Broughty the lead in the 18th minute. Their team's momentum continued as Rory Faulkner doubled their advantage with a goal in the 38th minute, demonstrating their dominance in the first half. However, the match's dynamic changed just a minute later when Ewan White managed to pull one back for Tayport, making it 2-1 just before the first half concluded.
As the second half began, the tension escalated. In the 47th minute, Tayport's Jaden Ferguson missed a crucial penalty, a missed opportunity that could have leveled the score. Just two minutes later, Tayport suffered another setback when Ryan Smith received a red card, reducing their side to ten men. The match continued with Broughty Athletic attempting to capitalise on their numerical advantage. Substitutions were made in the 79th minute as Ian Plenderleith made way for Mackenzie Williamson. More tension came onto the pitch for Tayport as Scott McComskie received a red card in the 85th minute, leaving Tayport with nine men.
In the dying moments of the match, Tayport's Jamie Hume had a golden opportunity to equalise, but the chance went begging. The game ended with Broughty Athletic holding onto their lead, securing a victory leaving Tayport with minor loss in a match marked by near-misses, crucial saves, and dramatic send-offs.