⚽ The Kick-Off - Tuesday 14th July 2026
Signings for Motherwell, Dundee, Aberdeen, Falkirk, Airdrieonians, Queen's Park and Alloa Athletic. Aberdeen sell Marko Lazetic. Livingston sell Tete Yengi. Kirk Broadfoot joins Killie coaching staff.
Random Scottish Football Fact #347:
Hearts’ Tynecastle Park has hosted eight Scotland international matches. The last being in 2003 - a 1-1 draw with New Zealand.
LATEST NEWS
✍️ Motherwell made their third signing of the summer. New Zealand international goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has joined on loan from Bournemouth. - Motherwell FC website
🔴 It was one in and one out at Aberdeen yesterday. The Dons signed Livingston midfielder Lewis Smith - Aberdeen FC website
They also sold Serbian striker Marko Lazetic to Armenian club FC Noah. The 22-year-old, who scored four goals last season, joined Aberdeen from AC Milan last summer. - Danny Law, The Press & Journal
✍️ Dundee have signed Alan Forrest on a two-year deal after he left Hearts. - Dundee FC website
✍️ Falkirk have loaned midfielder Ben Krauhaus from Brentford. The 21-year-old had most recently been on loan at EFL League Two winners Bromley. - Falkirk FC website
♦️ Airdrieonians have signed winger Zac Butterworth. The one-time Rangers academy player was most recently at Lowland League club Caledonian Braves. - Airdrieonians website
🦁 Livingston have sold Australian international Tete Yengi to Japanese side Machida Zelvia. - Livingston FC website
🤝 Rangers announced co-operation agreements with Queen’s Park and Alloa Athletic. Their agreement with Alloa is a renewal from last season. - Rangers FC website
As part of the agreements, Scotland youth international Max Cameron has joined Alloa Athletic. - Alloa Athletic website
Queen’s Park have loaned 17-year-old midfielder Aiden McCallion and winger Lewis Stewart. Stewart was on loan at Alloa last season. - Queen’s Park FC website
🆕 Dumbarton released their new away shirt.
🟢 Jota will return to Celtic next Monday, but he will be limited to basic running with no firm timeline for his full return.
Martin O’Neill also confirmed Celtic have offered Kelechi Iheanacho a new contract. - Josh McCafferty, The Herald
🔵 Kilmarnock have added Kirk Broadfoot to their coaching staff. The former defender takes on the role of first-team coach. - Kilmarnock FC website
The Rugby Park club also announced that Greg Kiltie is their new captain. - Kilmarnock FC website
🔵 Aidan Quinn has been made the new captain at Montrose. - Montrose FC website
✍️ Former Scotland youth internationals Cieran Slicker, Kyle Joseph, and Harrison Ashby have all made moves recently.
Goalkeeper Slicker, who has one full cap to his name, has moved to Barnsley on loan from Ipswich Town. The 23-year-old was on loan at Barnet last season. - BBC
Kyle Joseph has made a permanent move to Middlesbrough from Hull City. The 24-year-old forward scored eight times for the Tigers last season. - BBC
Defender Harrison Ashby has joined Luton Town on loan from Newcastle United. The 24-year-old, who was signed by Newcastle from West Ham United three years ago, spent time on loan at Bradford City last season. - BBC
🎙️ The BBC has produced a podcast that takes a deep dive into Arbroath’s famous 36-0 Scottish Cup win over Bon Accord. - listen on BBC Sounds
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
🏆 Premier Sports Cup Group Stage
(all 7.45pm kick-offs)
Group A:
Brora Rangers v Aberdeen (live on Premier Sports Player)
Kelty Hearts v Queen’s Park
Group B:
Montrose v Dundee United (live on Premier Sports Player)
The Spartans v Stirling Albion
Group C:
Cove Rangers v East Kilbride
Dunfermline Athletic v Dumbarton
Group D:
Annan Athletic v Dundee (live on Premier Sports Player)
Clyde v Airdrieonians
Group E:
Brechin City v Livingston
Forfar Athletic v Partick Thistle
Group F:
East Fife v Greenock Morton
Linlithgow Rose v St Johnstone (live on Premier Sports Player)
Group G:
Edinburgh City v Alloa Athletic
Falkirk v Ayr United (live on Premier Sports Player)
Group H:
Elgin City v Peterhead
Kilmarnock v Raith Rovers (live on Premier Sports Player)
View Tuesday’s pre-season fixtures on the Scottish Football Fixtures website
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