The Fairdale Bulldogs (KY) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Woodford County Yellowjackets (KY) on Saturday, August 23, at 5:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Fairdale Bulldogs (KY) vs Woodford County Yellowjackets (KY)
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: Alvis Johnson Field
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
The Matchup: Fairdale vs. Woodford County
The upcoming 2025-26 season in Kentucky high school sports is poised to be an exciting one, with teams like Fairdale and Woodford County generating significant interest. While the season hasn’t officially started, pre-season rankings and past performance give us an early look at what to expect from these two programs.
Woodford County: A High-Ranking Program
Woodford County enters the season with a strong pre-season standing. The Yellow Jackets are ranked 25th in Kentucky and 5th in their region, which places them among the top programs in the state. This is a reflection of their consistent performance in recent years, including an impressive 2023-24 season where they finished with a 25-7 overall record. While the current season’s record is listed at 0-0, their high ranking suggests they’re expected to be a competitive force, particularly at the regional level.
Fairdale: The Underdog with Potential
Fairdale, meanwhile, starts the season as an underdog, but one with the potential to surprise. The Bulldogs are ranked 105th in Kentucky and 20th in their region. While these numbers are lower than Woodford County’s, they are not without recent success. Fairdale’s 2023-24 season saw them post a solid 25-11 record, demonstrating their ability to win games and compete. The lower ranking for the 2025-26 season could be a motivation for the team to outperform expectations.
The Head-to-Head and Season Ahead
As of now, the records for both teams are 0-0 across all categories—overall, league, non-league, home, away, and neutral games. There is no head-to-head history listed for the 2025-26 season yet, and no common opponents have been played.
The true test for both teams will be how they perform when the games begin. Woodford County will be looking to live up to its high ranking and make a deep run in the postseason. Fairdale, on the other hand, will be aiming to prove its pre-season ranking wrong and climb the state ladder. The contrast in their initial rankings sets up an intriguing dynamic, with the highly-regarded Yellow Jackets and the promising Bulldogs vying for success in the competitive Kentucky high school basketball landscape.