The Stirlingshire FA is delighted to confirm the arrangements for this year’s Stirlingshire Cup competition. As one of the oldest competitions in world football – and one of the only ones to still use its magnificent original trophy – we are thrilled to bring it back for another exciting edition.

Following the success of last season’s tournament, the six member clubs have agreed to keep the same fast-paced, action-packed format for 2026.

📅 Group Stage Schedule

• Date: Saturday, 27th June 2026
• Match Duration: 60 minutes per game.

The tournament is split into two groups, running simultaneously across two venues:

Group A (Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir)

• 10:00 a.m. – Stenhousemuir v Stirling Albion
• 12:00 noon – Stenhousemuir v Dumbarton
• 2:00 p.m. – Dumbarton v Stirling Albion

Group B (Recreation Park, Alloa)

• 10:00 a.m. – Alloa Athletic v East Stirlingshire
• 12:00 noon – Alloa Athletic v Falkirk
• 2:00 p.m. – East Stirlingshire v Falkirk

🏆 The Final

The winner of Group A and the winner of Group B will advance directly to the final to battle it out for the historic silverware.

• Date: Tuesday, 7th July 2026
• Venue: Recreation Park, Alloa
• Kick-off: 7:45 p.m.

🎫 Admission & Tickets: Full details regarding ticket pricing and entry arrangements will be released in due course.

Alloa Athletic have signed experienced 31-year-old goalkeeper Ross Stewart ahead of the upcoming season, subject to SFA clearance.

The former Motherwell youth product brings over a decade of SPFL experience to the Wasps, including stints at Albion Rovers, St Mirren, Livingston, Hearts, and Partick Thistle.

In the past two years he’s been number 1 in Dumfries as Queen of the South made two third-place finishes in League 1.

We’re looking forward to him collecting his own highlight reel in Alloa colours. Welcome to the Wasps, Ross!

Alloa Athletic Football Club is delighted to confirm that Andy Graham will remain as Manager for the 2026/27 season.

​The manager spoke to the Club as he looks ahead to a new campaign:
​“Delighted to be here for another year. Last season’s ending was very tough for everyone to take but what heartened me most was to see the backing from the supporters during the playoffs. As a Club we want to improve all the time and to have success we have to continue to work together.
​We thank all the players for their efforts last season but let’s refresh and go again.”

​Preparations for the new campaign are already underway, and the Club can confirm that a full squad update will be provided this weekend.

​Everyone at Alloa Athletic looks forward to continuing the journey with Andy at the helm.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Alloa Athletic, Dundee United, and Heart of Midlothian player Peter Horsburgh Smith, who passed away on May 25th, 2026, at the age of 88.

Early Career

Born in Dedridge, Livingston on July 18th, 1937, Smith played youth football for Livingston United. On July 24th, 1956, at age 19, he signed for Heart of Midlothian under manager Tommy Walker. He remained with the club until the end of the 1958–59 season but did not make a first-team appearance.

On July 20th, 1959, Smith signed for Dundee United, managed by Jerry Kerr. Playing as a right-half, he made 24 appearances and scored 3 goals. Following a recommendation from Kerr, Smith transferred to Alloa Athletic on June 6th, 1960, under manager Archie “Curly” Macpherson.

Alloa Athletic (1960–1969)

Smith spent nine seasons at Recreation Park, primarily playing as a wing-half or center-back. He made 303 total appearances and scored 70 goals, placing him 12th on Alloa Athletic’s all-time appearance list.

Though a defender, he was occasionally moved to the forward line. Notably, during a 1961–62 Second Division match against Queen’s Park, Alloa trailed 5–2 at half-time. Manager Macpherson repositioned Smith to center-forward for the second half, where he scored a hat-trick to help secure a 7–5 win. He scored 30 league goals during that single season.

He officially left Alloa Athletic on April 30th, 1969.

Career Statistics (Alloa Athletic)

Broxburn Athletic

At the start of the 1969–70 season, Smith joined Broxburn Athletic at Albyn Park under manager Jim McKinnon. He played for the club until the end of the 1972–73 season. He later returned to Broxburn Athletic as a coach for the 1981–82 season.

Funeral Details

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, at 11:00 AM at:

Kirk of Calder
Main Street, Mid Calder,
Livingston (EH53 0AN)

Condolences are extended to Peter’s family and friends.

Alloa Athletic FC is actively recruiting a First Team Physiotherapist ahead of the 2026/27 season.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified physiotherapist to gain valuable experience within a competitive first-team football environment, working closely with players, coaches, and support staff throughout the campaign.

Role Commitment:
⚽ One training session per week (Tuesday or Thursday evening)
⚽ Coverage of the majority of first-team matches on Saturdays
⚽ Player injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and matchday support
⚽ Contributing to a first-team medical team that includes an experienced physiotherapist and matchday doctor

While the successful candidate would be expected to cover the majority of first-team fixtures, there is flexibility within the medical team, with some match day cover available from other staff members when required.

With pre-season preparations approaching, we are keen to identify the right candidate as soon as possible.

If you are interested, or know someone who would be a great fit for the role, please get in touch directly for further information.

To express an interest or find out more contact us via email at: fcadmin@alloaathletic.co.uk

The group stage draw for the 2026/27 Premier Sports Cup has been confirmed. Alloa Athletic have been drawn in Group G together with Falkirk, Ayr United, Stranraer, and Edinburgh City.

The group stage matches are scheduled to commence on the weekend of July 11/12, 2026, with subsequent fixtures on:

• July 14/15
• July 18/19
• July 21/22
• July 25/26
  
  

2026-27

Date	Home	Time/Results	Away	Competition	Ground	Match Info	Attendance
2026-07-14 19:45:2214 July 2026	Edinburgh City	19:45:227:45 pm	Alloa Athletic	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Preview	–
2026-07-18 15:00:3418 July 2026	Alloa Athletic	15:00:343:00 pm	Stranraer	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Preview	–
2026-07-21 19:45:2421 July 2026	Alloa Athletic	19:45:247:45 pm	Falkirk	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Preview	–
2026-07-25 15:00:3725 July 2026	Ayr United	15:00:373:00 pm	Alloa Athletic	Premier Sports Cup	N/A	Preview	–

The top team from each of the eight groups, along with the three best runners-up, will advance to the last 16. There they will join the five clubs that have qualified for European competitions: Celtic, Heart of Midlothian, Rangers, Motherwell, and Hibernian.

The knockout stages will begin with the round of 16 on the weekend of August 15/16, 2026.

Striker Conor Sammon has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable and enduring two decades in the game. We may have enjoyed the twilight of his playing days, but looking back at the sheer scale of his 20-year journey reminds us of the true depth of his legacy.

The 39-year-old Irish forward hangs up his boots after making over 700 professional appearances, scoring more than 150 goals, and representing 13 different clubs across the Premier League, EFL, League of Ireland, and the Scottish Professional Football League.

Sammon’s journey began in his native Ireland with UCD and Derry City, where his physical presence and tireless work ethic quickly caught the eye of Kilmarnock. In Ayrshire in the 2010 -11 season he would fire 18 goals in just over 27 games to earn a move to the English Premier League with Wigan Athletic in 2011.

His career south of the border also featured prominent spells with Derby County – where he made 90 appearances – as well as Ipswich Town, Rotherham United, and Sheffield United. In 2013, he earned the ultimate honor: 9 senior international caps for the Republic of Ireland, featuring in crucial World Cup qualifiers under Giovanni Trapattoni.

Returning to Scotland, Conor lead the line for Hearts, Partick Thistle, Motherwell, and Falkirk.

In 2021, Conor joined us at Alloa Athletic, where he would go on to spend the final five seasons of his playing career. Becoming an absolute fan favourite at the Recreation Park, Conor made over 200 appearances for the Wasps, scoring 48 goals.

Everyone at Alloa Athletic would like to congratulate Conor on a magnificent career and wish him well in his future endeavours off the pitch.