⚽ The Kick-Off | Friday 29th August 2025
Hibs out of Europe after drawing 3-3. Aberdeen drop into Conference League. Celtic, Dunfermline and Montrose make signings. Hamilton facing more disciplinary charges.
📒 Random Scottish Football Fact #135:
St Mirren Juniors, an affiliate team of senior side St Mirren, won the Scottish Junior Cup in 1917.LATEST SCOTTISH FOOTBALL RESULTS
🏆 UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE PLAY-OFF ROUND SECOND LEG
FCSB 3 - 0 Aberdeen (FCSB won 5-2 on aggregate)
🏆 UEFA CONFERENCE LEAGUE PLAY-OFF ROUND SECOND LEG
Legia Warsaw 3 - 3 Hibernian (Legia Warsaw won 5-4 on aggregate)
NEWS
🟢 It was so close for Hibernian, but they were eliminated from Europe by Legia Warsaw. The Hibees went 3-1 up on the night after scoring three goals in 11 minutes at the start of the second half.
A Legia Warsaw goal four minutes into added time sent the game into extra time. The Polish side then scored the decisive goal to make it 3-3 on the night and 5-4 to them on aggregate.
Rocky Bushiri, Martin Boyle, and Miguel Chaiwa scored the Hibs goals.
🔴 Aberdeen will be playing in the UEFA Conference League this season after losing 3-0 to FSCB last night.
A controversial penalty and red card for Aberdeen at the end of the first half ultimately determined the outcome of the game.
The draw for the Conference League takes place today.
🟢 Celtic have signed Michel-Ange Balikwisha on a five-year deal from Royal Antwerp.
The 24-year-old winger has reportedly been signed for a fee of £5m. - Blair Meikle, The Herald
✍️ Dunfermline Athletic have signed Livingston striker Zak Rudden.
The 25-year-old only signed for Livi in June, however the West Lothian club accepted a bid from the Pars and allowed him to move.
David Martindale told the Livingston FC website: “I spoke with Zak and we had a very good conversation face-to-face and I explained this wasn’t part of our plans, but that I would understand if he wanted to be a regular number 9 week-in week-out as his playing time has been limited so far this season.
“To be fair to Zak, he wasn’t looking to leave but when we both talked it over, it was obvious that this would be a very good move for him from a footballing point of view, and we would receive a nominal transfer fee which always helps in any move. It felt like a good deal for all parties.” - Iain Collin, The Courier
🔴 The Herald is reporting that Hamilton Academical are on the verge of new SPFL disciplinary proceedings over alleged irregularities surrounding the registration of amateur players.
It is also being reported that an American-based consortium is in advanced negotiations to acquire the club. - Stephen McGowan, The Herald
💷 Tim Keyes and John Nelms have increased their shareholding in Dundee by £9m after converting debt to equity. - Laura Devlin, The Courier
🔵 Inverness Caledonian Thistle released a new home shirt yesterday which included a new front of shirt sponsor, Craig Wood Solicitors.
✍️ Montrose have signed Aberdeen born 18-year-old striker Connor May on a one-year contract following his departure from Portsmouth. - Montrose FC website
🔵 The Rangers Fan Advisory Board has called for the sacking of Russell Martin following Wednesdsay’s 6-0 defeat away to Club Brugge. - Martin McMillan, The Glasgow Times
🍺 Ahead of last night’s second leg against Legia Warsaw, the Gordon family spent £30,000 on Hibernian fans which included food, some free drinks, and entertainment.
Approximately 1700 Hibs fans made the trip to Poland. - Patrick McPartlin, Hibs Observer
📈 The Parks Motor Group Lowland League website has published an update on how all clubs are fairing after the teams have played at least six games this season. - Lowland League website
🏆 The Scottish Community FA (formerly the Scottish Juniors FA) issued a statement yesterday that their revised constitution and rebrand was approved by the Scottish FA.
They also outlined their aspirations for the Scottish Communities Cup (formerly Scottish Junior Cup) to be a truly inclusive national cup competition for all clubs from tier five and below.
🏆 A reminder that the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup First Round draw is on Sunday at 6pm - you can watch live on the Scottish Cup YouTube page. Good luck to all clubs involved in the second preliminary round which kicks off tonight in Glasgow with St Cadoc’s v Pollok.
👏 Scotland have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Homeless World Cup for the first time since 2011.
South Africa stand between Scotland and the semi-finals.
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
➡️ Parks Motor Group Lowland League
Heart of Midlothian B v Caledonian Braves (7.45pm)
🏆 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Preliminary Round Two
St Cadoc’s v Pollok (7pm)
Plus fixtures in the Alex Jack Cup and North of Scotland League. View all fixtures on the Scottish Football Fixtures website
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ON TV THIS WEEKEND
📺 Saturday
Open All Mics (BBC One Scotland: 4.30pm)
Hamilton Academical v Cove Rangers (BBC Alba: 5.30pm)
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights (BBC Scotland: 7.15pm)
📺 Sunday
Rangers v Celtic (Sky Sports: 12pm)
Dundee v Dundee United (Premier Sports 1: 2pm)
Rangers Women v Motherwell Women (BBC Alba: 4pm)
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights (BBC Scotland: 7.15pm)
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