⚽ The Kick-Off - Tuesday 18th August 2026
Sebastien Pocognoli unveiled at Hampden. Ian Maxwell confirms Scottish FA won't be voting for Infantino. WOSFL club Arthurlie in financial difficulty.
Random Scottish Football Fact #372:
Jack Aitchison is Celtic’s youngest ever player and goal scorer after coming on as a substitute in Celtic’s 7-0 win over Motherwell in 2016. Kieran Tierney scored his first-ever Celtic goal in the same game.
LATEST NEWS
🗣️ Sebastien Pocognoli was unveiled as the new Scotland Head Coach yesterday.
🗳️ Scottish FA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell has confirmed that they will not be voting for Gianni Infantino in the FIFA elections next year.
📝 Livingston defender Brooklyn Kabongolo has signed a new three-year contract. - Livingston FC website
🟢 Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has rejected offers to leave Celtic from Greece, Austria and the MLS. - Stephen McGowan, The Herald
🆘 West of Scotland Football League club Arthurlie updated their fans yesterday, saying “the club is currently facing significant financial challenges.” The Barrhead club are looking for donations and will be running various fundraising events over the coming months. - Arthurlie FC
✈️ The first ever Women’s Scottish Cup tie took place in Shetland on Sunday. Stewarton Anwick Ladies made the 700-mile round trip at a cost of £15,000 to take on Shetland Women in the first preliminary round. It was the home side that prevailed 3-0. Shetland will now travel to Aberdeen to take on Aberdeen West End in the second preliminary round.
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
➡️ LOWLAND LEAGUE WEST
Caledonian Braves v Clydebank (7.45pm)
Cumnock Juniors v Largs Thistle (7.45pm)
Kilwinning Rangers v Albion Rovers (7.45pm)
🏆 EVENING EXPRESS ABERDEENSHIRE CUP QUARTER FINAL
Keith v Aberdeen (8pm)
Plus matches in the North of Scotland Football League, East of Scotland League and South of Scotland League. View all fixtures on the Scottish Football Fixtures website
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