⚽ The Kick-Off - Wednesday 8th July 2026
Signings for Dundee, St Johnstone, Ayr United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Partick Thistle's Josh Clarke joins Doncaster Rovers. Craig Halkett aiming for a new year return.
Random Scottish Football Fact #343:
Motherwell’s record defeat is 8-0 to Aberdeen in 1979
LATEST NEWS
✍️ Dundee have signed Zan Besir following the expiry of his contract at Slovenian second-tier side ND Primorje. The midfielder has signed a two-year deal with an option for a third year and is the Dens Park club’s third summer signing. - Dundee FC website
🔚 Dundee released Paul Digby after a season with the club. The midfielder has subsequently signed for Colchester United in the EFL. - Dundee FC website
🔵 St Johnstone announced the return of goalkeeper Toby Steward on a season-long loan from Portsmouth. - St Johnstone website
✍️ Partick Thistle goalkeeper Josh Clarke has joined EFL League One side Doncaster Rovers on a loan deal which will be converted into a permanent transfer in January for an undisclosed fee.
Clarke had made his loan move from Celtic to Partick Thistle permanent earlier in the summer transfer window. - BBC
⚪ Ayr United have signed 19-year-old striker Owen Stirton from Dundee United on loan. - Ayr United website
🔵 Alfie Stewart has joined Aberdeen teammate Alfie Bavidge in returning to Inverness Caledonian Thistle on loan for the season ahead. - Inverness Caledonian Thistle website
🩼 Hearts’ defender Craig Halkett is aiming to be back playing after injury by the new year. - Joel Sked, Hearts Standard
🆕 Inverness Caledonian Thistle have gone for gold for their away shirt this season.
🤝 Hearts have entered into a co-operation agreement with Lowland League East club Bonnyrigg Rose. As part of the deal, goalkeeper Jack Lyon has made the move.
Their previous agreements with St Johnstone, Montrose, and The Spartans have ended. - Barry Anderson, Edinburgh Evening News
🟠 Dundee United are not renewing their co-operation agreement with Airdrieonians. The Courier is reporting that the Tannadice club won’t be looking for another Championship or League One co-operation this season. They are, however, currently in talks with Clyde about an agreement. - Alan Temple, The Courier
🗳️ Nominations have opened for the Scottish FA Grassroots Awards. - Scottish FA website
🔴 Aberdeen have appointed Nathan Flight as their new Head of Women’s and Girls’ Football. - Aberdeen FC website
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
🆚 PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES INCLUDE
Brechin City v Dundee (7.45pm)
Cumnock Juniors v St Mirren (7.30pm)
Montrose v Inverurie Loco Works (7.30pm)
View all Scottish pre-season friendlies today on the Scottish Football Fixtures website
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