Falkirk, founded in 1876, is one of Scotland’s established football institutions, known as The Bairns and based at The Falkirk Stadium in Westfield. The club’s navy, red and white identity connects a modern all-seater venue with the memory of Brockville Park, its former home. This team page brings together Falkirk’s recorded squad, coaching chronology, recent movement, competition history and enduring place in the Scottish game.
Falkirk Upcoming matches by league
Premiership
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- Regular Season - 7
ST Johnstone
Falkirk
McDiarmid Park -
- Regular Season - 8
FalkirkNo H2HDundee
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- Regular Season - 9
HibernianNo H2HFalkirk
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- Regular Season - 10
FalkirkNo H2HKilmarnock
Falkirk Last matches by league
Premiership
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FA Cup
Championship
Falkirk Team Roster
Falkirk’s recorded squad contains 30 players: nine attackers, nine defenders, nine midfielders and three goalkeepers. The attacking group includes Ben Parkinson, R. MacIver and C. Sibbald, while C. Donaldson, J. McMillan and S. Tanser provide defensive options in the list. Midfield options include A. Nesbitt, B. Spencer, F. Yeats and Kai Brown. Goalkeeping cover is represented by N. Hogarth, J. Hastings and S. Bain. The roster also includes a wide spread of initials and full names across the four positions, with balanced numerical representation across outfield roles.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Keelan Adams
Leon McCann
Jack McMillan
Liam Henderson
Coll Ian Donaldson
Lewis Neilson
Scott Tanser
Ryan Strain
Leo Harris
position Midfielder
Brad Spencer
Finn Yeats
Finley Frank Barbrook
Connor Allan
Deniss Meļņiks
Ethan Ross
Aidan Robert Nesbitt
C. McLeod
K. Bennet
Kai Brown
Owen Eames
position Attacker
Ben Parkinson
Ross MacIver
Craig Alexander Sibbald
Paul McGovern
E. Laidlaw
Joseph Charles Gardner
Jacob Murrell
Alfredo Agyeman
Ben Krauhaus
Aodhan Doherty
Calvin Jay Fodrey
Last Falkirk Coachs
John McGlynn is the most recent recorded appointment in Falkirk’s coaching timeline, beginning his spell on 1 May 2022. The available chronology does not confirm that he remains in the role, so no current-holder claim is made. Martin Rennie is listed from December 2021 to May 2022, while Paul Sheerin’s entry begins in May 2021 and also ends in May 2022. Gary Holt’s spell ran from April 2021 to May 2021, preceded by David McCracken from January 2020 to April 2021. All five recorded coaches are Scottish.
John McGlynn
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McGlynn | Scotland | 1 May 2022 | |
| Martin Rennie | Scotland | 1 December 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Paul Sheerin | Scotland | 1 May 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Gary Holt | Scotland | 1 April 2021 | 1 May 2021 |
| David McCracken | Scotland | 1 January 2020 | 1 April 2021 |
| Ray McKinnon | Scotland | 1 September 2018 | 1 November 2019 |
| Paul James Hartley | Scotland | 1 October 2017 | 1 August 2018 |
| Peter Houston | Scotland | 1 August 2016 | |
| Gary Holt | Scotland | 1 April 2013 | 1 June 2014 |
| Eddie May | Scotland | 1 June 2009 | 1 February 2010 |
| Owen Columba Coyle | Scotland | 1 January 2003 | 1 May 2003 |
Falkirk Transfers
Falkirk’s recorded arrivals show a varied mix of recruitment routes. Finley Frank Barbrook, A. Doherty and B. Krauhaus arrived on loan, while E. Laidlaw is marked as a transfer. S. Tanser, L. Neilson, D. Meļņiks, J. Hogarth, J. McMillan and C. Sibbald are recorded as free-agent arrivals. Joseph Charles Gardner and R. Strain joined from Nottingham Forest and Dundee Utd respectively. Earlier entries include L. Marsh on loan and returns from loan for A. Agyeman, A. Nesbitt, T. Lang and R. Walker. These entries are illustrative rather than a complete window total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Fodrey |
Austin
|
Loan | 25 August 2026 |
Wolves
|
Loan | 23 August 2026 | |
| J. Murrell |
DC United
|
Transfer | 20 August 2026 |
| Finley Frank Barbrook |
Ipswich
|
Loan | 6 August 2026 |
| Joseph Charles Gardner |
Nottingham Forest
|
Transfer | 27 July 2026 |
| A. Doherty |
Blackburn
|
Loan | 24 July 2026 |
| R. Strain |
Dundee Utd
|
- | 19 July 2026 |
| B. Krauhaus |
Brentford
|
Loan | 12 July 2026 |
| B. Krauhaus |
Brentford
|
Loan | 12 July 2026 |
| C. Sibbald |
Dundee Utd
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. McMillan |
Exeter City
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Hogarth |
Clyde
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Meļņiks |
Auda
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Neilson |
Heart Of Midlothian
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Tanser |
ST Mirren
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Falkirk’s listed departures include transfers, free-agent exits, loans and returns to parent clubs. B. Stewart moved to West Brom and C. Miller to Heart Of Midlothian in entries marked as transfers. G. Oliver, F. McCafferty, B. Graham and D. Tait are recorded as free-agent departures, while J. Hogarth left for Clyde on loan. Several players returned from loan, including H. Cartwright to Leicester, L. Marsh to Sheffield Utd, Kyrell Wilson and F. Lissah to Swansea, and L. Neilson to Heart Of Midlothian. The examples are illustrative rather than a complete window total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mackie |
Arbroath
|
- | 16 July 2026 |
| G. Oliver |
Montrose
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| B. Stewart |
West Brom
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Brian Graham |
Ross County
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| F. McCafferty |
Alloa Athletic
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Sneddon |
Airdrie United
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Tait |
Dundee Utd
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Hogarth |
Clyde
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| B. Graham |
Ross County
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Miller |
Heart Of Midlothian
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| B. Stewart |
West Brom
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| R. Walker |
Cowdenbeath
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Henry Cartwright |
Leicester
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Oliver |
Montrose
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| C. McCrone |
Berwick Rangers
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The movement around Falkirk in the period is characterised by several recruitment and player-movement routes rather than a single model. Incoming business includes loans from English clubs, free-agent additions, a recorded transfer and players returning from temporary spells elsewhere. The arrivals from Brentford, Blackburn and Ipswich underline the loan element, while free-agent additions from Scottish clubs and Auda add a different pathway. On the outgoing side, the available entries combine transfers, free-agent departures, a loan and multiple returns to parent clubs. Returns involving Leicester, Swansea, Manchester United, Sheffield United and Heart Of Midlothian show how temporary arrangements can reshape the group between seasons. Because the movement lists are limited snapshots, they do not establish a complete window balance or a definitive net change. They do show a squad cycle built around incoming loans, player returns, transfers and free-agent changes, with activity spanning Scottish football and links to England.
Leagues Falkirk has participated in
Falkirk’s most recently recorded competition entries run through 2025 and include the Premiership, FA Cup, League Cup and club friendlies. The FA Cup, League Cup and friendlies have been recorded across multiple seasons, while the Premiership appears in the latest 2025 entry. The Challenge Cup is recorded through 2024 and is historical in this context. Championship participation spans 2010 to 2024, and League One is recorded from 2019 to 2023, making both historical entries. The portfolio therefore reflects Falkirk’s involvement in league football at several levels, domestic cups and scheduled non-competitive matches.
More about Falkirk
Falkirk Football Club, commonly known simply as Falkirk, is a Scottish club founded in 1876. Known as The Bairns, it carries the colors navy blue, red and white and represents the town of Falkirk in Scotland’s central belt. Its home is The Falkirk Stadium in Westfield, an all-seater ground adopted in 2004 after the club left Brockville Park, the much-loved former venue that had served as its home for 119 years.
Brockville remains central to Falkirk’s identity. Its sloping pitch and the petrol station beside one stand became distinctive pieces of Scottish football folklore, while the move to Westfield reflected the requirements of the modern game. The present crest uses a clean silhouette of the Falkirk Steeple over a football. The historic Highlander emblem also retains strong heritage value, recalling the 1746 Battle of Falkirk and its appearance on the shirts during the 1957 Scottish Cup triumph.
Falkirk’s honours include two Scottish Cup victories, in 1913 and 1957, and a record eight second-tier league titles. The club also reached the Scottish Cup Final before appearing in the inaugural 2009–10 UEFA Europa League season, giving it a notable continental chapter alongside its domestic history.
Beyond results and landmarks, Falkirk has a strong community dimension. Its operating model works closely with supporter organisations including the Falkirk Supporters Society, placing emphasis on democratic fan representation and sustainable stewardship. The club’s football culture is associated with a gritty, industrious central-belt character and proactive intensity. That tradition sits alongside a squad-building ecosystem rooted in Scottish talent, experienced leadership and youth development, while leaving room for a broader international mix. Together, venue, symbols, supporters and sporting history give Falkirk a distinctive place in Scottish football.
Last matches statistics for Falkirk
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Falkirk
0 - 1
Ayr Utd
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Falkirk
1 - 0
Genk
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Alloa Athletic
1 - 1
Falkirk
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Falkirk
3 - 0
Stranraer
|
6 / 14 |
|
0% | 13 | 2 | 0 |
|
Falkirk
0 - 2
ST Mirren
|
1 / 10 |
|
79 | 18 | - | 4 |
|
Motherwell
0 - 0
Falkirk
|
1 / 10 |
|
75 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
|
Celtic
2 - 1
Falkirk
|
1 / 5 |
|
85 | 14 | 4 | 6 |
|
Falkirk
1 - 2
Rangers
|
5 / 12 |
|
0% | 12 | 2 | 4 |
|
Dundee Utd
1 - 1
Falkirk
|
4 / 12 |
|
0% | 14 | 2 | 8 |
|
Falkirk
2 - 1
Heart Of Midlothian
|
4 / 13 |
|
0% | 15 | 4 | 3 |
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Falkirk vs Heart Of Midlothian
Premiership 2026 - 1556641
Dundee Utd vs Falkirk
Premiership 2026 - 1556659
Falkirk vs Rangers
Premiership 2026 - 1556654
Celtic vs Falkirk
Premiership 2026 - 1556647
Motherwell vs Falkirk
Premiership 2026 - 1556636
Falkirk vs ST Mirren
Premiership 2026 - 1556629
2026-2027
1st shirt
2025-2026
1st shirt
2024-2025
1st shirt