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Dundee 4-2 Airdrie – Dundee Defeat Airdrie in Six-Goal Thriller

Dundee defeat League One Airdrie in the League Cup after a very entertaining game of football at Dens Park. Airdrie had a brilliant chance in the opening three minutes, triallist Taylor having his short miss target very narrowly and spun wide of goal. Joe Bevan instantly had a chance of his own, but his effort which was at a very tight angle smacked off the post as both side registered their first attempt. Airdrie fired ahead after 11 minutes, Mahon with a ball into the box which got congested which ended up with the ball hitting off Sharp and into the net to put Airdrie in front after an initial attempt by Taylor. Matt Yates had a big chance shortly, an attempt from very far out with Harry Sharp miles out of net but his strike going fairly well over the net. Drey Wright on 26 minutes made a darting and bright run goal bound and unleashed a tidy strike but well saved by the former Falkirk shot-stopper to deny and equaliser. Reilly equalised just after the half-hour mark after an outstanding strike from distance which found its way into the top right-hand corner to give Dundee one back. Finnigan had a chance to put Dundee ahead, a strike from just outside the box which fired just wide of target keeping the game level. Sam Fisher put the Diamonds back ahead with already, a goal of the season contender on his debut as the defender whipped a ball goal bound from miles out which looked like a cross and somehow, it found the top corner as Airdrie go into the break ahead. Into the second half, Dundee had a golden chance to draw level as new signing, Odutayo had the best chance but volleyed his effort past the post which he had to do much better and get it on target. Hamilton soon after had a chance, he took a strike outside the box but a low effort fired just wide of goal to keep Airdrie ahead. A minute on, Ethan Hamilton attempted almost the same type strike but this time, he managed to fire it past Jamie Sneddon as Dundee draw level for the second time. Kian Taylor had a great chance soon after, you could say he should’ve squared it sooner but he took on the strike himself which it fizzled just wide of goal. Dundee fired ahead after 73 minutes as Joe Bevan neatly struck a clean strike into the bottom right hand corner to give Dundee the lead. Dundee sealed it on 80 minutes following a corner into the box which saw a strong and powerful header by Ashley Hay to almost guarantee three points. Dundee begin the new campaign with a vital three points against a well organised Airdrie side as the Dees start their season on the front foot. Dundee: Sharp (5), Odutayo (6), Astley (7), O. Bevan (8), Wright (6), Finnigan (7), Hay (7), Reilly (7), J. Bevan (8), Jones (6), Hamilton (7). Substitutes: Murray (6), Donnelly (6), Crombie (6), Oosenbrugh (6). Airdrieonians: Sneddon (6), Ross (6), Fisher (7), Simpson (6), Mahon (7), Gallagher (7), Mebude (6), Yates (6), Easton (6), Lister (6), Taylor (7). Substitutes: Iserhienrhien (6), Walczak (6), Williams (6), Pickford (6).

July 11, 2026

Dundee vs Airdrieonians – Match Preview

Scottish football returns, as Dundee face Airdrieonians at Dens Park. Dundee finished 8th in the Premiership last campaign, finishing three points behind their neighbours, while Airdrieonians finished 9th in the Championship, meaning they had to go through the play-offs to escape relegation, however, following a 3-1 aggregate defeat to Alloa Athletic, Airdrieonians were relegated to the third tier of Scottish football. These two sides met in this stage of the League Cup last campaign at Dens Park, where Airdrie ran out 1-0 winners, courtesy of a goal from Mochrie. Since November 2022, Dundee and Airdrieonians have met five times. Overall, Dundee won three and Airdrie won two. Airdrie’s two victories both ended 1-0, while Dundee’s wins came in more convincing fashion, winning 4-0 in February 2025, 6-1 in Augusts 2024 and 6-2 in November 2022. Both sides have been busy in the transfer window. Steven Pressley’s side have lost some key players in the early stages of this transfer window, including Luke Graham, who joined English Championship side Stoke City, Billy Koumetio to English Championship side Charlton Athletic, Jon McCracken who departed on a free, Paul Digby to Colchester United and Emile Acquah to Notts County. The Dark Blues have also lost both Tony Yogane who spent last season on loan at Dens Park and recently signed for fellow Premiership side Aberdeen, and Cameron Congreve, who spent last season on loan at Dundee as well and has now returned to Swansea. However, Dundee have brought in reinforcements, bringing in midfielder Ryan Finnigan, who Dundee had been monitoring for twelve months and who signed for Dundee despite strong interest from other clubs in England. Dundee also signed left-back Idris Odutayo, who spent the last three seasons at Bromley, helping guide them to two promotions, including last season’s promotion to English League One. Dundee also recently announced the signing of Slovenian midfielder Zan Besir. Besir is a midfielder who gets goals – scored six goals last season and five the season before, and has a great left foot. The 25-year-old is definitely one to watch for the upcoming campaign. Saturday’s visitors have also been busy following their relegation. The Diamonds have signed midfielder AJ Bridge, who is able to operate anywhere in the midfield, bringing versatility to Airdrieonians. 19-year-old English left-back Henry James, who spent last season on loan at Peterhead. Former Aston Villa midfielder Ewan Simpson, who spent last season at Hamilton Academical. 24-year-old central defender Sam Fisher, who joined from Scottish Championship outfit Dunfermline Athletic, following recent loan spells at Kelty Hearts and Stenhousemuir. And Matty Yates from Linfield, who scored six times in the Northern Irish Premiership last season. Yates has experience when it comes to finding the net in Scotland. The 24-year-old scored 32 times in 130 matches for Stenhousemuir and thirteen times for Stranraer between October 2020 and May 2022.

July 9, 2026

Partick Thistle 1-0 Airdrieonians: Jags close gap on league leaders after dominant victory

Partick Thistle 1-0 Airdrieonians Stanway (23′) Ben Stanway’s first-half free kick was the difference for Partick Thistle, as they closed the gap on St Johnstone to three points. After league leaders St Johnstone’s goalless draw in Kirkcaldy, Mark Wilson’s side knew the gap at the top of the table could be cut to three points with victory over relegation-threatened Airdrie. The visitors settled well, but the Jags played like a side determined to close the gap. They produced the first major chance on the 10-minute mark, as Alex Samuel headed Logan Chalmer’s cross off the far post. The ball deflected into the six-yard box, and Airdrie scrambled clear. The visitors struggled to deal with Thistle, who seized control. Ts’oanelo Lets’osa drove at the backline in the 20th minute, the ball found its way to Patrick Reading, whose shot deflected away from Harry Stone’s net. Thistle deservedly opened the scoring three minutes later, after Jamie Barjonas hauled Tony Watt down on the edge of the box, Ben Stanway delivered a rasping free-kick into the top right corner. The goal warranted the Jags’ relentless pressure and closed the gap on St Johnstone at the summit of the Scottish Championship. Oisin Smyth forced a low save from Stone moments later, as they looked to turn the screw. Stone produced a brilliant one-handed save to deny Let’sosa, who raced onto Tony Watt’s forward ball, and fired a left-footed strike high towards the goal. Lee Ashcroft headed wide from close range after the resulting corner. Wilson would have been pleased with his side’s response following a pedestrian opening ten minutes. The only negative was that they didn’t score more chances. Airdrie worked their best chance on the stroke of halftime. After breaking over the halfway line, Dylan MacDonald found space on the right-hand side of the box. With only Clarke to beat, the defender sliced his strike behind and perhaps should have done better. The rain began to pour in Glasgow’s West End, but the hosts picked up where they left off from the first period. Stone produced another tremendous one-handed save to deny Smyth from the edge of the box. The Northern Irish midfielder’s curling effort looked set to find the top right corner, but once again, Stone kept his toiling side in the game. Substitute Aidan Fitzpatrick burst into the game in the 64th minute and showcased electric pace, evading several white and red jerseys. His back post cross found Watt at the back post, but the striker could not divert the cross on target. Despite dominating the game, the hosts knew that a second goal would be pivotal for killing off any hope of an Airdrie comeback. Wilson withdrew goalscorer Stanway to a standing ovation with twenty minutes to play. The academy graduate produced an outstanding performance from midfield and may merit a Premiership move come the summer. Fitzpatrick threatened again with ten minutes to play, a whipped cross to the back post found the onrushing Daniel O’Reilly, who could only volley over from close range. The hosts closed out the game, reducing the gap at the top of the table to three points. It may have been an uncomfortable scoreline for Wilson to endure, but the victory was all that mattered. Airdrie remain in ninth, all in all, it was an afternoon to forget for the dismal diamonds. Partick Thistle: Clarke 6 Reading 6 Ashcroft 6 Smyth 6 Samuel 6 Chalmers 7 (56’) O’Reilly 6 McPherson 6 Stanway 8 (67’) Watt 6 Lets’osa 7 (83’) Substitutes: Fitzpatrick 6 (56’) Crawford 6 (67’) Turner 4 (83’) Airdrieonians: Stone 6 MacDonald 6 Strapp 6 McMaster 6 Mochrie 5 (79’)Henderson 6 McArthur 6 Thomas 6 (58’) Ross 6 McGrattan 5 (79’) Barjonas 4 (58’) Substitutes: Gallagher 6 (58’) McKinnon 6 (58’) Telfer 3 (79’) Mahon 3 (79’) Attendance: 3984

February 21, 2026

Airdrieonians 0-1 St Johnstone – Match Report

St Johnstone move 5 clear of Partick Thistle with narrow win against Airdrieonians. In the opening few minutes, St Johnstone could have took the lead. A ball over the top found Gullan, who backheeled it into the path of McPake, whose tame effort from inside the box was easily saved by Stone. The Saints thought they found the breakthrough when Fowler got on the end of Diabete’s cross and volleyed home from close range, but the striker was flagged for a marginal offside. Airdrie had their first sight of goal when Mochrie had a go from outside the box, but his effort was comfortably saved by Steward. McPake played a dangerous ball into the Airdrie box, which avoided everyone and looked destined for the far corner, but Stone stuck out a left hand do deny the Hearts-bound winger. Henderson found McKinnon with a cross, but the Airdrie number 24, who found himself unmarked inside the box, put his volley over the top. A golden chance for the hosts. The Saints took the lead when Gullan played a brilliant ball over the top which found Paton, who chipped the ball, on the volley, over Stone, to give Simo Valakari’s side the lead. The perfect way to introduce yourself to the St Johnstone faithful. Into the second period, Gullan found McPake, but similar to his chance in the first period, his effort was easily saved by Stone. The ball fell to McGrattan on the edge of the box after a quick Airdrie counter attack, but his curling effort went sailing over the bar. With over 15 minutes to go, Steward made a tremendous stop to keep The Saints in front. Henderson played a low ball across goal into the path of Mochrie, who looked like he had a tap in, but Steward got across to somehow deny the forward. Airdrie had another golden opportunity to get themselves back on level terms. Mahon’s cutback was deflected into the path of Henderson, who attempted to flick the ball in at the near post, but Steward made himself big to keep Airdrie out once again. Airdrie kept piling the pressure onto the St Johnstone backline. Substitute Mahon found himself with space to shoot, but his effort towards the near post was saved by Steward. Into additional time, Gallagher got on the end of a cross from the right and his effort, on the stretch, went inches wide. After 4 minutes of additional time, the referee brought the game to a close as the game finished 1-0 to St Johnstone. As a result, The Saints move 5 clear at the top of the Championship, while Airdrie remain only 1 point ahead of Ross County in 9th, who face Queen’s Park tomorrow in a huge game at the tail end of the Championship table. Airdrieonians: Stone (7), MacDonald (6), Ross (6), McArthur (6), Strapp (5), McMaster (6), Telfer (6), McKinnon (6), Barjonas (6), Mochrie (5), Henderson (5) Substitutes: McGrattan (6), Thomas (5), Gallagher (5), Mahon (5), Constable (5) St Johnstone: Steward (9), Diabete (6), Baird (7), Boyes (7), Forrester (6), Holt (6), McAlear (6), Gullan (7), Paton (8), McPake (5), Fowler (6) Substitutes: Agyeman (5), Steven (5)

February 13, 2026

Airdrieonians 1-2 St Mirren – Match Report

Championship side Airdrieonians host Premiership side and current League Cup holders St Mirren for a place in the Last 8 of the Scottish Cup. Devaney found Young on the edge of the box, who had a shot, but his effort was comfortably saved by Stone in the Airdrieonians goal. The visitors found the breakthrough after 19 minutes. Mandron flicked the ball into the path of Devaney, who found space on the edge of the box and found the top left corner. A moment of magic from the Manchester United youngster to give St Mirren an early lead. St Mirren continued to pile the pressure on. The ball eventually broke to Richardson inside the Airdrie box, who had a go on the volley, but his effort was well saved by Stone. Phillips found Richardson down the right flank, who played a dangerous ball across goal looking for Mandron, but Ross came sliding in and denied the striker a tap in. From the resulting corner, Devaney sent the ball straight out of play. On 33 minutes, the Airdrie supporters and players were adamant that their side should have been awarded a penalty. Barjonas was caught by the right leg of King, but the appeals were waved away by the referee Kevin Clancy. Mandron found space on the edge of the box down the other end, but dragged his shot past the post. Into the second period, Henderson spotted the run of McArthur, who had a shot inside the box from a tight angle and hit the side-netting. Not long later, Idowu found himself in acres of space inside the Airdrie box, but the substitute kicked the ground as he shot and the ball went well wide. Strapp received a lay off from Barjonas and had a go from just outside the area, and his effort, which left George stranded, went narrowly over the top. 66 minutes in, Airdrie found the equaliser. Henderson received the ball from Barjonas, after a brilliant move, and took a touch before volleying the ball past George, to give The Diamonds a well deserved leveller. A smart finish from Henderson, who now has 17 goals this campaign. Idowu worked the ball onto his right foot and let fly, but his effort was very well saved by Stone, who had to settle for the concession of a corner, which led to nothing. With 2 minutes of normal time remaining, Idowu worked the ball onto his left foot and had a go, but his strike went just pass the post. After 4 minutes of additional time, the referee blew the full time whistle, which was met with boos from the away end. Into the opening exchanges of the second period of extra time, Calvin got on the end of Idowu’s cross, but his effort, on the stretch, went just wide. With 5 minutes of extra time remaining, St Mirren regained the lead. Idowu got on the end of a long ball and hit the ball on the volley, which found its way past the hand of Stone. Into additional time, McMenamin found Idowu through on goal, but the forward’s effort was saved by the foot of Stone. St Mirren progress through to the Last 8 after a tight match against Championship side Airdrie, who made the Paisley outfit work for their win. Airdrieonians: Stone (7), MacDonald (6), Ross (6), McArthur (6), Strapp (6), McMaster (6), Telfer (6), McKinnon (6), Barjonas (7), Mochrie (6), Henderson (8) Substitutes: Bruce (5), McGrattan (5), Gallagher (6), Constable (5), Hastie (5) St Mirren: George (6), Fraser (6), King (5), Freckleton (6), Richardson (5), Phillips (6), Devaney (8), Gogic (7), John (6), Mandron (5), Young (6) Substitutes: Idowu (9), Etete (3), McMenamin (6), Dijksteel (5), Calvin (6), Donnelly (5)

February 6, 2026

Dunfermline 0-2 Airdrieonians Match Report

Dunfermline host Airdrie in the Scottish Championship as Dunfermline continue to chase promotion and Airdrie hope to avoid relegation. Dunfermline came into this one off the back of two big wins as a last minute goal meant they knocked Premiership side Hibernian out of the Scottish cup and they also handed league leaders St Johnstone their first home loss of the season. Airdrie despite their league position went on a five game undefeated run until a tight 1-0 loss against fellow strugglers Ross County but they had given themselves reason to hope under new boss Aaron Taylor-Sinclair. There was just the one change for Dunfermline from the team that beat St Johnstone, Tashan Oakley-Boothe had dropped out for captain Chris Hamilton. There were two changes for Airdrie from the team that lost that game against Ross County, Aidan Wilson and Charlie McArthur came in to replace Sean McGinty and Craig Ross. The first chance fell to Dunfermline as Andrew Tod had a free kick from around 25 yards out, however he struck the ball straight in the Airdrie wall. It would be Airdrie who took the lead as the ball somehow bounced over keeper Deniz Mehmet and into the net from a Euan Henderson free kick. Good running by Robbie Fraser as he got a cross into the box but Airdrie keeper Harry Stone was able to grab it before Zak Rudden could get on the end of it. Jamie Barjonas tried to barge his way through the Dunfermline back line until Fraser managed to get a block in and send it for a corner. A good counter attack from Airdrie stretched the Dunfermline defence and the ball fell to Charlie McArthur who couldn’t sort his feet out in time and ended up sending his effort wide of goal. A chance for Dunfermline as a recycled corner fell to Rudden and then Callumn Morrison whose curling left foot shot went just the wrong side of the post. Another good cross by Fraser on the Dunfermline left was met by the head of Andrew Tod but his header was straight into the hands of Stone Andrew Tod again got into a good position and got his low cross into Zak Rudden who missed the ball but it fell to Matty Tod and his shot was saved by Stone. The ball immediately fell to Chris Hamilton and his shot was well hit but over the bar as Dunfermline continued to look for the equaliser. Hamilton again found himself in space but his shot was poor and cannoned off his team and into the arms of Stone once again. First action of the second half was a sending off for Dunfermline as Chris Mochrie was running through on goal and was hauled back by Hamilton who gave referee Peter Stuart no choice but to send him off. Another great move by Morrison, Fraser and finally a shot by Rudden but again Stone in the Airdrie goal stops Dunfermline from getting that equaliser. A good one-two on the edge of the box from Mochrie and Charlie Telfer ends in a fairly tame shot by Telfer that was easily saved by Mehmet. A decent strike from outside the box by substitute Olly Thomas was again well saved by Harry Stone. A long ball saw Mochrie in behind again for Airdrie but he dragged his shot well wide of the post. A fantastic cross from sub Graham Carey flew straight through the penalty area and had to be knocked behind for another Dunfermline corner as they kept the pressure on Airdrie. Another chance for Dunfermline again as this time it was Kieran Ngwanya who had his effort saved by Stone. A second goal for Airdrie as substitute Lewis McGrattan scores with just under 10 minutes remaining with a fantastic strike down to the keepers right, surely wrapping up the three points for the Diamonds. One final chance for Airdrie as Lewis Strapp his a fantastic volley that bounced off the top of the net and almost capped of a great win. Dunfermline Athletic Deniz Mehmet, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen (Alfons Amade, 78), Kieran Ngwenya, Chris Hamilton (sent off, 53), Charlie Gilmour, Zak Rudden (Shea Kearney, 65), Matty Tod (Olly Thomas, 65), Nurudeen Abdulai, Andrew Tod (Graham Carey, 65), Callumn Morrison, Robbie Fraser (Chris Kane, 78). Airdrieonians Harry Stone, Dylan MacDonald, Lewis Strapp, Aidan Wilson (Craig Ross, 40), Dean McMaster, Chris Mochrie (Robbie Mahon, 72), Euan Henderson, Charlie McArthur, Jamie Barjonas (Dom Thomas, 72), Charlie Telfer (Lewis McGrattan, 72), Cole McKinnon (Gavin Gallagher, 87). Henderson (13), McGrattan (82)

January 31, 2026

Airdrieonians 1-1 Partick Thistle: Last Minute Goal Snatches Draw for Jags

Airdrieonians 1-1 Partick Thistle Henderson (70′) Smyth (90+4′) An injury-time Oisin Smyth strike confirmed a point for Mark Wilson’s Partick Thistle at The Albert Bartlett Stadium. Airdrieonians sit bottom of the Scottish Championship, but took an unlikely lead thanks to Euan Henderson. A long throw reached the attacker at the back post, and his low strike nestled into Josh Clarke’s net to the delight of the home support. Thistle hit back in the 94th minute to steal a point. Smyth’s strike agonisingly squirmed through Cade Melrose’s grasp in the Airdrie goal, an unfortunate moment for the young goalkeeper. The point leaves Airdrie two points adrift at the bottom of the Scottish Championship, with just one win in fourteen championship matches. Partick Thistle remain in second place, and could drop five points behind St Johnstone following their trip to Dunfermline. Airdrieonians: Melrose, McKinnon, Wilson, McGinty, Strapp, McMaster, McGrattan, Barjonas, Gallagher, Henderson, Mochrie. Substitutes: McNeil, McStravick, Xavier-Jones, Ross, Cooper, D. Williams, C. Williams, Hastie, Chisholm. Partick Thistle: Clarke, McPherson, McBeth, O’Reilly, Reading, Smyth, Chalmers, Turner, Letsosa, Fitzpatrick, Watt. Substitutes: Budinauckas, Logan, Samuel, Lawless, McArdle, Campbell, Dolan, Gray

November 8, 2025

Danny Lennon Axed By Airdrieonians After 56 Days In Charge

Danny Lennon has become the latest managerial casualty as Airdrieonians have pulled the trigger on him after only 56 days following a 4-0 home defeat at the hands of Dunfermline. Danny Lennon, a seasoned manager, returned to the game in August after a 3-year hiatus, returning to Airdrieonians where he had previously spent a short interim spell in charge in 2016. However, the former League Cup-winning manager will now be on the lookout for a new job as the Airdrie club has decided to sack him after he remained winless in his 8 games in charge, with 6 defeats and 2 draws. It’s not been a good return to management for Lennon, who has failed to turn around the club’s fortunes as they remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship table, 4 points off Ross County in 9th and winless in the league this season. In his time in charge of the club, he has watched helplessly from the sidelines as his team shipped 15 goals during his tenure, only managing to score 5 goals themselves as the bad results piled up. It has been a rough time for the past season for the Airdrieonians, despite reaching the play-offs in their first season in the championship. Last season saw them needing a relegation play-off victory against Cove Rangers to secure survival. Airdrie will now be on the lookout for their third manager of the season following the highly rated Rhys McCabe’s departure earlier this season, and now Danny Lennon is being shown the exit door. Whoever comes in at the Albert Bartlett Stadium has a big task on their hands to turn the club’s fortunes around. The key things that the new man will have to sort out are the defensive frailties of the squad as well as finding the goalscoring touch as Airdrie look to retain their Championship status.

October 22, 2025