Ross County loanee Lewis Mackay starred in the KDM Evolution Trophy against his parent club, Ross County, scoring a goal and helping Elgin City win 2-1. The 17-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes against his home club and produced an impressive performance, coming close to scoring for Elgin in County's 2-1 win.
What happened?
Lewis Mackay was given the go-ahead by Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell to play for Elgin against County in the midweek cup clash along with fellow loanee Calum Brown. The midfielder played the full 90 minutes against his home club and produced an impressive performance, coming close to scoring for Elgin in County's 2-1 win.
Why it matters for Ross County
The performance of Lewis Mackay and Calum Brown will be a concern for Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell, as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The two loanees have impressed in their time at Elgin City, and it remains to be seen whether they will be offered contracts by Ross County.
What comes next?
Ross County's next fixture is against Peterhead at home on November 7, 2026. The team will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to Elgin City and get back to winning ways.
Lewis Mackay spoke about his experience playing against his parent club, saying: 'It was strange to be honest, first time I've played against County. I just had to treat it as a normal game and do my best.' He also praised his father, David, who played for Ross County and Elgin City in the past, saying: 'He spoke to me about Elgin and said it was a great club, so it was a no-brainer to come here.'
