Ross County defender Josh Reid wore the captain's armband for the first time in a competitive match during Tuesday night's 4-0 victory over Banks o'Dee in the KDM Evolution Trophy. The 24-year-old former Dingwall Academy pupil led a side featuring several squad players to a convincing win at Victoria Park.
Who is Josh Reid?
Josh Reid is a product of the Ross County youth system who returned to the club in 2023 after a spell with Coventry City. He signed a three-year deal upon his return and extended his stay with a new one-year contract in May 2026. The full-back's journey from local academy to first-team captain represents a significant moment for both player and club. His development can be tracked alongside other homegrown talents on the club's squad page.
How did the match unfold?
County scored early and controlled the game against their Highland League opponents. Reid felt the margin of victory could have been greater despite the convincing performance. "Banks o’Dee were decent and kind of what we were expecting," Reid told the Ross-shire Journal. "They were physical and a typical kind of Highland League side." The match provided valuable minutes for players who haven't been regular starters in League One action.
What does this mean for Ross County's season?
The win maintains Ross County's unbeaten start to the 2026-27 campaign across all competitions. This positive momentum aligns with their strong League One position, where they currently sit second with nine points from three wins. They've scored six goals while conceding just two, giving them a plus-four goal difference. Hamilton Academical lead the division by a single point, setting up an intriguing title race that fans can follow on our standings page.
What comes next for the squad?
Manager Don Cowie informed Reid of his captaincy before the game, highlighting the trust placed in the local defender. The attitude of the players who featured was described as really good, helping maintain the feel-good factor at the club. County's next KDM Evolution Trophy match is away to Clachnacuddin in a couple of weeks. Before that, their League One campaign continues with a home fixture against fifth-placed Peterhead on November 7th, a match featured on our fixtures schedule.
Reid acknowledged the significance of the moment after the game. "It is the first time that I have wore the armband in a competitive game," he said. His leadership contributed to a clean sheet that reinforces County's defensive solidity this season. The club will look to carry this confidence into their upcoming matches as they chase promotion from League One.
