Livingston, known as Livi or the Lions, represents West Lothian in Scotland’s professional football system. Founded in 1943 and shaped by a 1995 move from Meadowbank, the club has built a distinctive identity in amber and black. Its home is Almondvale Stadium, a central Livingston venue with an artificial surface. The team page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching timeline, movement activity, competitions and a concise account of the club’s journey from works-team origins to top-flight and European football.
Livingston Upcoming matches by league
Championship
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- Regular Season - 7
Livingston
Inverness CT
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- Regular Season - 8
Raith Rovers
Livingston
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- Regular Season - 9
LivingstonNo H2HAyr Utd
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- Regular Season - 10
LivingstonNo H2HPartick
Livingston Last matches by league
Championship
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
Premiership
FA Cup
Challenge Cup
Livingston Team Roster
The 30-player Livingston recorded squad contains seven attackers, seven defenders, two goalkeepers and 14 midfielders. R. Muirhead, S. May and B. Anderson are among the listed attacking options, while B. Iseni, Babacar Fati, C. Kerr and M. Robertson feature in defence. J. Hamilton and J. Prior provide the recorded goalkeeping cover. The midfield group includes S. Pittman, L. Polworth, C. MacPherson, E. Stevenson and T. Sinclair alongside J. Boggan and A. Tabol. L. Conway is the only listed midfielder without a shirt number, and midfield is the largest positional group.
position Goalkeeper
Jack Hamilton
Jérôme Prior
position Defender
C. Kerr
Babacar Fati
Jack Wilkie
Ryan James McGowan
Mitchell Robertson
Besir Iseni
Brooklyn Kabongolo
Adam Montgomery
position Midfielder
L. Conway
Aidan Denholm
Tyrese Sinclair
Scott Pittman
Cameron MacPherson
Cameron Palmer
Sam Alastair Nicholson
Emmanuel Danso
Jordan Doherty
Cristian Alexis Montaño Castillo
J. Boggan
E. Stevenson
A. Tabol
Liam Polworth
position Attacker
Robbie Muirhead
Steven May
Bradly van Hoeven
Bruce Anderson
Graham Carey
Joshua Anthony Zimmerman
Sam Culbert
Last Livingston Coachs
David Martindale is recorded as Livingston’s current coach, with his present spell beginning on 1 November 2020. The Scottish coach also appears in the timeline for a short spell beginning in May 2018, while Gary Holt’s tenure ran from August 2018 to November 2020. Earlier recorded appointments include David Hopkin from December 2015 to June 2018 and John McGlynn from September 2013 to December 2014. The chronology points to Martindale as the established recent reference point, with the intervening Holt period kept distinct.
David Paul Martindale
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Paul Martindale | Scotland | 1 November 2020 | |
| Gary Holt | Scotland | 1 August 2018 | 1 November 2020 |
| David Paul Martindale | Scotland | 1 May 2018 | 1 June 2018 |
| David Hopkin | Scotland | 1 December 2015 | 1 June 2018 |
| John McGlynn | Scotland | 1 September 2013 | 1 December 2014 |
| Richie Burke | England | 1 March 2013 | 1 September 2013 |
| Gareth Evans | England | 1 November 2012 | 1 March 2013 |
| Paul Lambert | Scotland | 1 June 2005 | 1 February 2006 |
Livingston Transfers
The recorded arrivals sample through 24 July 2026 includes C. MacPherson from Morton, B. van Hoeven from Motor Lublin, B. Iseni from Dukagjini, L. Polworth from Kilmarnock and J. Wilkie from Arbroath. C. Palmer, T. Sinclair, J. Doherty, S. Nicholson and B. Anderson are also listed as free-agent arrivals. Loan returns include T. Yengi, S. Blaney, L. Sole, G. Carey and L. Latona. J. Boggan arrived from Blackburn Rovers Under-21s without a stated transfer type, while M. Robertson joined from Celtic in a recorded transfer. The entries cover activity from January to July 2026 and are not a complete movement total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Montgomery |
Celtic
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Loan | 17 August 2026 |
| B. Anderson |
Kilmarnock
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Free agent | 31 July 2026 |
| C. MacPherson |
Morton
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Free agent | 24 July 2026 |
| B. van Hoeven |
Motor Lublin
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Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| J. Boggan |
Blackburn
|
Free agent | 14 July 2026 |
| B. Iseni |
Dukagjini
|
Free agent | 14 July 2026 |
| J. Boggan |
Blackburn
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 |
| J. Boggan |
Blackburn Rovers U21
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- | 12 July 2026 |
| S. Nicholson |
Motherwell
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Doherty |
Raith Rovers
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Sinclair |
York
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Palmer |
Glentoran
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Wilkie |
Arbroath
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Polworth |
Kilmarnock
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
University of Pretoria
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The recorded departures sample through 13 July 2026 includes T. Yengi’s transfer to Machida Zelvia and free-agent exits by D. Wilson, J. Nouble, L. Sole, D. Finlayson and J. Smith. J. Wanner moved to SKN St. Polten in a recorded transfer, while J. Brenet’s entry has no stated type. Several movements were loans or returns from loan: S. May went to St Johnstone on loan return, G. Carey and T. Yengi were loaned to Dunfermline and Machida Zelvia, and A. Montgomery, S. Blaney and Junior Robinson returned to Celtic, Sligo Rovers and West Ham respectively. The list is a capped recent sample rather than a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Shinnie |
Stenhousemuir
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| T. Yengi |
Machida Zelvia
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| T. Yengi |
Machida Zelvia
|
Transfer | 12 July 2026 |
| J. Smith |
Kelty Hearts
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Nouble |
Shenzhen Juniors
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Bokila |
Patro Eisden
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Nouble |
Shenzhen Juniors
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Wilson |
Sporting JAX
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Smith |
Kelty Hearts
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Wanner |
SKN ST. Polten
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Finlayson |
ST Johnstone
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Sole |
Inverness CT
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Nouble |
Shenzhen Juniors
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Wilson |
Sporting JAX
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| S. May |
ST Johnstone
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement picture covers activity across January to July rather than one single transfer window. The arrivals sample is weighted toward free-agent additions, with several players returning from loans and one entry lacking a stated type. The departures sample combines free-agent exits with loans, loan returns and recorded transfers. Some names appear in more than one movement: T. Yengi is listed as returning from Machida Zelvia on 29 June before a transfer entry back to Machida Zelvia on 13 July, while G. Carey appears in both directions, with a recorded loan to Dunfermline on 28 January and a return to Livingston on 30 May. These sequences describe registration changes across loans and recorded transfers or free-agent moves rather than a single clean in/out window. Because both lists are capped recent extracts, they indicate the types and timing of recorded movement but cannot establish a complete transfer balance or total.
Leagues Livingston has participated in
Livingston’s recorded competition footprint spans league and cup football in Scotland. The Premiership, League Cup and FA Cup are recorded as recently active through 2025. Historical entries include the Championship from 2011 to 2024, League One in 2016, the Challenge Cup in 2024 and club friendlies from 2021 to 2024. The competition record therefore captures a rise from lower-division participation to top-flight football, while the recent cup and Premiership entries show the club’s latest recorded competitive presence. These entries describe participation history rather than results, standings or confirmed 2026 schedules.
More about Livingston
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish club based in Livingston, West Lothian, and was founded in 1943. Its story began as Ferranti Thistle, an amateur works team connected with an Edinburgh engineering firm. After joining the Scottish Football League in 1974 as Meadowbank Thistle, the club made the ambitious and controversial move west to West Lothian in 1995. That relocation produced the Livingston name and a modern identity rooted in a new town rather than a traditional city district.
The club plays at Almondvale Stadium, centrally located in Livingston and known for its artificial playing surface. Commercial naming has changed over time, while supporters have also used the affectionate nickname Spaghettihad. Amber, orange-gold and black define the visual tradition, and the Lions nickname reflects the character of the club’s badge. Badge and crest themes connect the side with Scottish thistles, local heraldry and the industrial lineage inherited from its earlier names.
On the pitch, Livingston’s rise after relocation was rapid. The club reached Scotland’s top division, achieved a notable third-place finish, qualified for the UEFA Cup and brought a major domestic honour to West Lothian by winning the Scottish League Cup. It also played UEFA Cup football in 2002-03, bringing European competition to West Lothian.
Livingston’s culture is associated with pragmatic, hard-working football and organization, a practical approach that has helped it compete with wealthier city-based rivals. Ownership has operated through private corporate structures and changing investor groups, while the club’s wider ecosystem combines experienced domestic professionals with opportunities for regional development. Together, its relocation history, amber-and-black identity, artificial-surface home and uncommon European chapter give Livingston a distinctive place in Scottish football.
Last matches statistics for Livingston
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brechin
0 - 2
Livingston
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Livingston
1 - 1
Partick
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Livingston
8 - 0
Forfar Athletic
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Stenhousemuir
0 - 0
Livingston
|
6 / 7 |
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0% | 14 | - | 2 |
|
Livingston
2 - 0
Queen's Park
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Partick
2 - 0
Livingston
|
0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Livingston
2 - 0
Dunfermline
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Arbroath
1 - 0
Livingston
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Livingston
0 - 1
Stenhousemuir
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Morton
1 - 4
Livingston
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Stenhousemuir vs Livingston
League Cup 2026 - 1548181
Livingston vs Partick
League Cup 2026 - 1548147
Brechin vs Livingston
League Cup 2026 - 1548121
Livingston vs Kilmarnock
Premiership 2025 - 1540018
Dundee Utd vs Livingston
Premiership 2025 - 1540015
Dundee vs Livingston
Premiership 2025 - 1540012
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2022-2023
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2022-2023
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2022-2023
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2021-2022
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