Scotland Select vs British Police Match Report

A brilliant night of badminton at the Sir Craig Reedie Centre

Scotland Select claimed a hard-fought 6–5 victory over the British Police after an outstanding evening of badminton played in a fantastic spirit.

With momentum swinging back and forth all night, the tie wasn’t decided until the later stages, with both teams showing huge depth, resilience, and quality across the courts.

Match Highlights

  • Singles strength laid the foundation, with key wins in both the men’s and women’s events setting the tone early on.
  • The men’s doubles contests delivered real drama, including two gripping three-set battles where Scotland Select showed composure under pressure to come through.
  • Women’s doubles proved decisive, with Scotland taking a crucial straight-games victory that ultimately swung the overall tie their way.
  • Several players featured across multiple disciplines, underlining the depth and adaptability within both teams.

The final 6–5 scoreline reflected just how tight the contest was – a brilliant advert for competitive but respectful badminton.

Thank You to Everyone Involved

A huge thank you to all players for producing such a high-quality evening of badminton, and to team captains Ash Gibson and Karen Stalker for leading their teams with professionalism and passion throughout.

Special mention also to Angus Meldrum and Finn Callister, who stepped in to support the Scotland Select as young aspiring coaches. Their enthusiasm and commitment were invaluable and a real positive for the future.

A Great Showcase for the Sport

Nights like this highlight the strength of our badminton community – competitive, supportive, and always striving to raise standards.

Congratulations to the Scotland Select on a well-earned win, and full credit to the British Police for pushing them all the way.

This rivalry continues to grow – and we’re already looking forward to the next chapter.

Team Lists

Scotland Select

  • Alfie Martin
  • Ben Ross
  • Chloe McKenzie
  • Zoe Tait
  • Lewis Smith
  • Melric D’souza
  • Lewis Smith
  • Anshita Jaiswal
  • Emma Joshua
  • Lanna Campbell

British Police

  • Phil Lawrence
  • Graeme Smith
  • Una Hunter
  • Paula Wilson
  • Ashley Gibson
  • Steve Gibbons
  • Klaudia Hales
  • Hannah Burgees