Turriff went on to compile a 23-match unbeaten run, during which they briefly led the league table following a 1–0 win over Deveronvale on 3 January 2015, and again following a 3–0 victory over Huntly four weeks later.

A week later, Turriff secured second place when a draw between their own closest rivals, Cove Rangers and Wick Academy, left both clubs unable to close the gap.

The game set a new home attendance record for Turriff (1,791) and was their first match to be televised live (on BBC Alba).

The decision was to Turriff's advantage, as they had lost the original match – but went on to win the replay and so reach the final for the second year running.

The Haughs hosted the decisive match in the 2014–15 Highland Football League season, Brora Rangers being declared champions after beating Turriff, their closest rivals 2–1.