⚽ The Kick-Off - Tuesday 28th July 2026
Stenhousemuir sign Robbe Hemfrey. Edinburgh City sign Murray Aiken. The Terrace's mammoth Lower League Preview podcast is launched. New rules introduced to Scottish football.
Random Scottish Football Fact #357:
Hearts reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup in 1989, narrowly losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich.
LATEST NEWS
✍️ Stenhousemuir signed goalkeeper Robbie Hemfrey yesterday. The 24-year-old was most recently with East Fife. - Stenhousemuir FC website
⚫ Edinburgh City have signed 21-year-old Murray Aiken. The midfielder was most recently with fellow League Two club The Spartans. - Edinburgh City on X
🍺 Dundee have submitted applications to Dundee City Council to secure licences for the controlled sale of alcohol at selected league matches during the upcoming season. - Dundee FC website
🆕 Head of Refereeing Willie Collum provided an update on law changes we can expect to see in Scottish football this season.
The main changes which were seen at the World Cup include:
VAR reviewing second yellow cards
Subs have 10 seconds to leave the field of play
Goal-kicks and throw-ins must be taken within five seconds
Unlike the World Cup, VAR in Scotland will not review the awarding of goal kicks, and players won’t be sent off for covering their mouth when confronting an opponent. - Martin McMillan, The Herald
🆚 Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s Championship home game against Partick Thistle has been moved to Friday, 21st August for live BBC Scotland coverage. - Inverness Caledonian Thistle on X
📺 The Terrace has launched a daily live football show on YouTube. It is streamed live at 12 noon Monday to Friday.
🎙️ And what is now an annual tradition, the Terrace Scottish Football Podcast Lower League Preview has been released.
For enthusiasts of the lower leagues and those interested in Scottish football beyond the Premiership, the comprehensive preview hosted by Craig Telfer and Shaughan McGuigan features analysis of every team and is a must-listen. This year’s podcast has hit the 11-hour mark - which is ridiculously impressive.
📺 Former referee Bobby Madden is launching his own weekly video podcast: So Near Yet So VAR.
🔙 The Pie & Bovril 500 prediction game is back for the new season. 25 questions, 20 points per correct answer, 500 points to be won.
There is a £500 cash prize for the overall winner too.
And what’s more, there is a Scottish Football Kick-Off Mini-League. Use the code 4F80A6 to join once you submit your predictions. - submit your predictions here
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
🏆 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND - SECOND LEG
Heart of Midlothian (0) v (4) Sturm Graz (7.45pm)
➡️ LOWLAND LEAGUE WEST
Celtic B v Clydebank (7.45pm)
Cumbernauld Colts v Kilwinning Rangers (7.45pm)
➡️ LOWLAND LEAGUE EAST
(all 7.45pm kick-offs)
Bo’ness United v Bonnyrigg Rose
Broxburn Athletic v Gala Fairydean Rovers
Civil Service Strollers v Hill of Beath Hawthorn
Tranent v Cowdenbeath
Plus matches in the West of Scotland and East of Scotland Football Leagues. View all fixtures on the Scottish Football Fixtures website
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