⚽ The Kick-Off - Friday 15th May 2026
Livingston and East Kilbride make signings. Contract extensions at Dundee, Dunfermline and Stirling Albion. Shortlees win Scottish Amateur Cup. Weekend TV guide.
Random Scottish Football Fact #310:
Stirling Albion were the first ever Scottish league side to play home games on an artificial surface.
NEWS
🏅 Hearts manager Derek McInnes has been named the Scottish Football Writers’ Association Manager of the Year. - SWFA website
🦁 Livingston have made their second signing of the week. They have agreed a pre-contract with York City winger Tyrese Sinclair. - Livingston FC website
✍️ East Kilbride have made a double signing in preparation for their League One campaign.
Rhys Armstrong has joined following the end of his contract at Airdrieonians. - East Kilbride on X
They have also signed 24-year-old defender Chris McKenna. He has spent the last five years in the United States. - East Kilbride on X
🔵 The fallout from James Tavernier’s omission from the Rangers squad on Wednesday night has continued with the defender issuing a statement with his version of events and how he had been led to believe he would be starting against Hibs, only to be told he would be on the bench. - Blair Meikle, The Herald
📝 The latest SPFL contract extensions:
Dundee defender Ryan Astley has signed a new deal until 2029. - Dundee FC website
Dunfermline Athletic’s 17-year-old forward Lucas Fyfe has signed a new two-year contract at East End Park. - Dunfermline Athletic website
East Kilbride have extended Sean Fagan’s contract until the end of next season. - East Kilbride on X
Stirling Albion defender Sam Denham has signed a new deal. - Stirling Albion website
📺 Wilfried Nancy has done his first interview since being sacked by Celtic.
🏆 Ayrshire club Shortlees AFC beat Drumchapel Amateurs 3-2 at Hampden last night to win the Scottish Amateur Cup.
⚽️ Scotland will be using Inter Miami’s training facilities as part of their World Cup preparations. - Scottish FA website
❓ The Scottish Football Kick-Off World Cup Quiz officially sold out during the week.
The good news is that, after a wee bit of rejigging, additional space has been created for a team of four and a team of three. Come and join us at The Clubhouse in Glasgow on Monday, 1st June. Rory Hamilton will be on hosting duties, and every participant will receive a free copy of Nutmeg magazine. - enter your team here
🎙️ The Hampden Roar Podcast will have its first-ever live podcast event on Sunday, 24th May in Glasgow. - get your tickets here
🤣 And if you are at a loose end in Glasgow tonight, McCoist & MacAulay Live World Cup Special is on at the SEC Armadillo with last-minute tickets available. Guests include Greg Hemphill, Dougray Scott, and Gordon Strachan. - get your tickets here
🧮 In case you needed any reminder of the permutations this weekend.
Hearts need to avoid defeat against Celtic to win the Premiership title. Otherwise, Celtic will win the title.
Motherwell must avoid defeat to Hibs to finish fourth. If not, the Edinburgh club will take fourth place.
🌎 Days until Haiti v Scotland at the World Cup: 29
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
➡️ William Hill Premiership Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg
Partick Thistle (1) v (1) Dunfermline Athletic (7.45pm)
➡️ William Hill League One Play-Off Final Second Leg
Hamilton Academical (1) v (1) Clyde (7.45pm)
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ON TV THIS WEEKEND
📺 Friday
Partick Thistle v Dunfermline Athletic (BBC Scotland: 7.45pm)
Hamilton Academical v Clyde (BBC Alba: 7.45pm)
📺 Saturday
Celtic v Heart of Midlothian (Sky Sports Main Event: 12.30pm)
Edinburgh City v Brora Rangers (Premier Sports Player: 3pm)
Stenhousemuir v Alloa Athletic (BBC Alba: 5.30pm)
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights (BBC Scotland: 7.15pm)
📺 Sunday
Heart of Midlothian Women v Glasgow City Women (BBC Alba: 1.10pm)
Livingston v Kilmarnock (Premier Sports 2: 2pm)
Rangers Women v Celtic Women (BBC iPlayer: 4pm)
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights (BBC Scotland: 7.15pm)
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