Raith Rovers are a Scottish football club from Kirkcaldy, Fife, founded in 1883. The Rovers combine a long professional history with a distinctly local identity, carrying a notable place in the story of Scottish football. Their profile spans enduring traditions, memorable domestic and European moments, and the character of a club rooted in its community. This page presents a concise portrait of Raith Rovers and the football environment surrounding the team.
Raith Rovers Upcoming matches by league
Championship
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- Regular Season - 7
Partick
Raith Rovers
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- Regular Season - 8
Raith Rovers
Livingston
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- Regular Season - 9
MortonNo H2HRaith Rovers
Cappielow Park -
- Regular Season - 10
Raith RoversNo H2HQueen's Park
Raith Rovers Last matches by league
Championship
Friendlies Clubs
League Cup
Challenge Cup
FA Cup
Raith Rovers Team Roster
The latest recorded squad contains 19 players across four positional groups: two goalkeepers, five defenders, seven midfielders and five attackers. J. Rae and L. Armstrong provide the recorded goalkeeping options, with C. Fordyce, J. Rowe and Z. Delaney among the defensive group. Midfield includes D. Easton, C. Telfer and C. Adamson, among others, while the attacking group features L. Vaughan, A. Dowds and G. Oakley. The roster therefore has representation throughout the core positions, with squad numbers recorded between 1 and 28 in the latest listing.
position Goalkeeper
Joshua Rae
Luke Armstrong
position Defender
Jai Tyler Rowe
Zak Delaney
Callum Fordyce
Jack Baird
Lewis Allan Stevenson
Ross Andrew Millen
position Midfielder
Kyle Turner
C. Adamson
Paul James McMullan
S. Brown
Charles Telfer
Dylan Easton
Kai Montagu
position Attacker
Arron John Lyall
George Oakley
Lewis Vaughan
John Robertson
Scott Tiffoney
Anton Dowds
Last Raith Rovers Coachs
Barry Robson is the most recent recorded appointment and is listed as Raith Rovers’ current head coach. He began the role on 1 December 2024, following a short transition involving Colin Cameron, whose recorded spell ended on the same date. Neill Collins led the club from September to December 2024, after John Potter’s August appointment ended in September. Ian Murray’s tenure ran from May 2022 until August 2024. The timeline records a sequence of Scottish coaches, with Robson the sole coach in this record with an ongoing appointment.
Colin Cameron
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Cameron | Scotland | 1 December 2024 | 1 December 2024 |
| Barry Gordon George Robson | Scotland | 1 December 2024 | |
| Neill William Collins | Scotland | 1 September 2024 | 1 December 2024 |
| John Potter | Scotland | 1 August 2024 | 1 September 2024 |
| Ian William Murray | Scotland | 1 May 2022 | 1 August 2024 |
| John McGlynn | Scotland | 1 September 2018 | 1 May 2022 |
| Barry Smith | Scotland | 1 June 2017 | 1 September 2018 |
| 1 April 2017 | 1 May 2017 | ||
| Gary Locke | Scotland | 1 May 2016 | 1 February 2017 |
| Ray McKinnon | Scotland | 1 July 2015 | 1 May 2016 |
| Grant Murray | Scotland | 1 July 2012 | 1 April 2015 |
| John McGlynn | Scotland | 1 November 2006 | 1 June 2012 |
Raith Rovers Transfers
Arrivals recorded show a mixture of free-agent moves, loans and returns from loan. C. Adamson joined from Rangers on loan in August 2026, while L. Armstrong arrived on loan from Cardiff City under-21s in June. Free-agent arrivals recorded in June include K. Turner, A. Lyall, R. Millen, G. Oakley, Z. Delaney, J. Robertson and C. Telfer. The movement record also includes players returning from temporary spells elsewhere, including L. Raeside and L. Gibson. These entries represent a selected recent record rather than a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Baird |
ST Johnstone
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| S. Tiffoney |
Kilmarnock
|
Loan | 20 August 2026 |
| C. Adamson |
Rangers
|
Loan | 6 August 2026 |
| C. Telfer |
Airdrie United
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Robertson |
East Kilbride
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Armstrong |
Cardiff City U21
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Z. Delaney |
Morton
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Oakley |
Ayr Utd
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| R. Millen |
Inverness CT
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Lyall |
Ross County
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Turner |
Partick
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Raeside |
Dundonald Bluebell
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| I. Cameron |
Barrow
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| L. Gibson |
Montrose
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Return from loan | 1 January 2026 |
| L. Raeside |
Hill Of Beath Hawthorn
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Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
The selected departure record includes free-agent moves, loan returns and a further loan. J. Doherty and A. Glavin are listed as free-agent departures to Livingston and Linfield respectively. J. Hamilton, S. Byrne, J. Mullin, A. McNeil, C. Smith and M. Dabrowski also appear as free agents, with destinations including Queen’s Park, Montrose, Stirling Albion, Brechin, Queen’s Park and FK Košice. E. Wilson, P. Nsio, I. Cameron and D. O’Connor returned to parent clubs when loans ended. L. Raeside also has a recorded loan move to Dundonald Bluebell. The entries are a selected recent account rather than a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mullin |
Stirling Albion
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Byrne |
Montrose
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Hamilton |
Queen's Park
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| R. Chin |
Ross County
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Glavin |
Linfield
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Doherty |
Livingston
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Raeside |
Civil Service Strollers
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| D. O'Connor |
York
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| I. Cameron |
Barrow
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| P. Nsio |
Rangers
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| E. Wilson |
Motherwell
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| A. McNeil |
Brechin
|
Free agent | 3 February 2026 |
| L. Raeside |
Dundonald Bluebell
|
Loan | 29 January 2026 |
| C. Smith |
Queen's Park
|
Free agent | 2 January 2026 |
| M. Dabrowski |
FK Košice
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Free agent | 26 November 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
Raith Rovers’ recorded movement reflects several forms of squad change rather than one single pathway. The incoming activity combines free-agent additions with loans from clubs including Rangers and Cardiff City under-21s, alongside returns from temporary spells. The outgoing record similarly includes players leaving as free agents, loanees returning to parent clubs and at least one loan move to another side. This pattern includes free-agent, temporary-loan and return movements, with some names appearing at different points in more than one arrangement. The recent arrivals list includes several players also present in the squad recorded on 20 August, while the departures list contains players from earlier stages of the cycle. Because both movement lists are selected recent records rather than exhaustive logs, they show documented activity without establishing a complete recruitment balance or overall squad turnover. The listed activity carries no recorded fee.
Leagues Raith Rovers has participated in
Raith Rovers’ most recently recorded competitions are the Championship, Challenge Cup, FA Cup and League Cup, each with entries extending through 2025. Premiership participation is recorded through 2023, while League One is historical in the record through 2019. Club friendlies are also historical, with entries through 2024. Together, these entries trace the club across league football and several cup formats, with the Championship forming the latest recorded league context and the Premiership and League One preserving earlier competition history.
More about Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers, officially Raith Rovers Football Club, are based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, and were founded in 1883. Known locally as The Rovers, the club is identified with navy blue, white and red and has a distinctive crest showing a lion holding a mouse. Those visual marks sit within a strong Fife identity shaped by Kirkcaldy’s maritime and industrial heritage and by the club’s long relationship with its local community.
The club’s early history places it among the pioneers of Scottish football. Raith Rovers became professional in 1892 and were the first club from Fife elected to the Scottish Football League, helping establish a lasting place in the national game. Their most celebrated modern achievement came in the 1994–95 season, when Scottish League Cup success brought qualification for the UEFA Cup. The European campaign reached the second round before ending against Bayern Munich, giving the club one of the most memorable continental chapters in its history.
Stark’s Park has been Raith Rovers’ home since 1891. Located on Pratt Street in the south of Kirkcaldy, it combines the character of a traditional Scottish ground with modern all-seater facilities. The Main Stand preserves an important link with the past, while the wider stadium remains a functional community setting for professional football.
Raith Rovers also carry a notable history of supporter involvement. The Reclaim the Rovers community buy-out was a landmark intervention, and the club’s governance story has connected local private investment, stadium-holding structures and fan representation through the Raith Supporters Trust. This community-conscious strand complements the club’s place in the Scottish Professional Football League pyramid. In sporting terms, Raith Rovers represent a durable regional institution, historically significant, closely tied to Kirkcaldy and sustained by a recognizable culture that bridges football tradition with local belonging.
Last matches statistics for Raith Rovers
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kilmarnock
0 - 0
Raith Rovers
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Hamilton Academical
1 - 1
Raith Rovers
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Raith Rovers
1 - 0
Peterhead
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Raith Rovers
0 - 1
Heart Of Midlothian
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Raith Rovers
1 - 1
Stenhousemuir
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Queen's Park
1 - 2
Raith Rovers
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Raith Rovers
2 - 0
Ayr Utd
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Dunfermline
1 - 0
Raith Rovers
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Inverness CT
0 - 2
Raith Rovers
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Raith Rovers
4 - 0
Arbroath
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Raith Rovers
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Hamilton Academical vs Raith Rovers
League Cup 2026 - 1548145
Kilmarnock vs Raith Rovers
League Cup 2026 - 1548132
Raith Rovers vs Inverness CT
League Cup 2025 - 1377306
Celtic vs Raith Rovers
FA Cup 2024 - 1338621
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt