History
Keith F.C. was originally founded in 1910 and then reformed on 26th January 1919. The club played their game homes games at Seafield Park whilst competing in the Huntly and District League until 1922, when Sir John Kynoch donated Kynoch Park. Keith were admitted to the Highland Football League two years later in 1924 and have played their home games at Kynoch Park in the league ever since.
The club's first ever Scottish Cup tie at Kynoch Park came in 1928 against opponents Dalbeattie Star with Keith winning 5–2 to progress to the next round. The club was then drawn against Scottish giants Celtic in the second round, also at home. This game resulted in the highest attendance recorded at Kynoch Park when 5,820 spectators watched the club take on Celtic in the 6–1 defeat of the home side in February 1928. The club has also been drawn against Rangers at home in the Scottish Cup in 1995–96 but chose to move the venue to Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen. 15,000 spectators watched Keith lose 10–1 in the third round match. Rangers went on to win the tournament that season.
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