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Falkirk

Falkirk were founded in 1876 and play their home games at The Falkirk Stadium in Scotland.

Falkirk, an illustrious club based in the heart of Scotland, came to existence in the year 1876. Since then, their home games have been proudly hosted at The Falkirk Stadium, a venue resonant with the echoes of tantalising matches and fierce competition that only adds to its rich heritage.

The troops of Falkirk are an enthusiastic bunch of 31 players, boasting an average age of 25, which amalgamates experience and youthful energy in equal measures. The team is a perfect blend of seasoned pros and sprightly whippersnappers, promising an interesting ebb and flow of football that leaves spectators at the edge of their seats.

The current season has seen Falkirk plying their trade in three different competitions. Firstly, they find themselves holding their heads high in the Premiership, stationed at a respectable 6th place out of the 12 teams participating. This, for certain, stands testament to the compelling performances and relentless efforts put in by the team throughout the season.

Alongside the Premiership, Falkirk also participated in the League Cup where they advanced till the Second Round. Although it was an earlier exit than they would’ve hoped, the campaign that led to it was filled with exhilarating moments that only added to the ever-growing legacy of the club.

Falkirk didn't stop at just two competitions though; they also stepped onto the battlefield of the Scottish Cup. A tournament with high stakes, the Scottish Cup saw Falkirk carving their way through till the Semi-Finals. A journey marked by nothing but sheer grit, determination, and noteworthy football, Falkirk certainly etched a memorable mark in the competition.

Being a part of so many competitions in a single season indicates not just the spirit of sportsmanship harboured by the team, but also the sheer desire to compete, perform, and, ultimately, emerge victorious. It is this spirit that, without a doubt, fuels the ambition of Falkirk to continue displaying such enthralling performances on the pitch.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 20 March 2026. Send feedback

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1876
Founded
John McGlynn (age 64)
Manager
Jamie Swinney
Chair
The Bairns
Nickname
The Falkirk Stadium
Stadium
7,937
Capacity
4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9DX, UK
Address

Recent results

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W
W
L
L
W

In recent matches, Falkirk have recorded three wins, one draw and two losses.

Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 1
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
2 - 1
Dundee United
Dundee United
Falkirk
Falkirk
5 - 1
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
2 - 3
Dundee United
Dundee United
Falkirk
Falkirk
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee

Falkirk have worse recent form than Celtic, who have three wins, two draws and one loss in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Falkirk over time in Scotland‘s Premiership during season 2025 - 2026. After 30 games, Falkirk are placed sixth in the league.

Round 1
3rd
Round 2
11th
Round 3
8th
Round 4
9th
Round 5
8th
Round 6
10th
Round 7
10th
Round 8
8th
Round 9
4th
Round 10
7th
Round 11
5th
Round 12
4th
Round 13
5th
Round 14
6th
Round 15
6th
Round 16
7th
Round 17
7th
Round 18
7th
Round 19
7th
Round 20
6th
Round 21
6th
Round 22
6th
Round 23
6th
Round 24
6th
Round 25
6th
Round 26
6th
Round 27
6th
Round 28
6th
Round 29
6th
Round 30
Round 30
6th

League form

Track the performance of Falkirk in Scotland‘s Premiership over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

D
W
L
L
W
W
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 1
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
5 - 1
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
Falkirk
2 - 3
Dundee United
Dundee United
Falkirk
Falkirk
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Livingston
Livingston
1 - 2
Falkirk
Falkirk

Home

W
L
W
W
L
W
Falkirk
Falkirk
5 - 1
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
Falkirk
Falkirk
2 - 3
Dundee United
Dundee United
Falkirk
Falkirk
1 - 0
Dundee
Dundee
Falkirk
Falkirk
4 - 1
Hibernian
Hibernian
Falkirk
Falkirk
0 - 1
Celtic
Celtic
Falkirk
Falkirk
1 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen

Away

D
L
W
L
W
L
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 1
Falkirk
Falkirk
Hearts
Hearts
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk
Livingston
Livingston
1 - 2
Falkirk
Falkirk
Celtic
Celtic
2 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk
St Mirren
St Mirren
0 - 2
Falkirk
Falkirk
Dundee
Dundee
1 - 0
Falkirk
Falkirk

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for Falkirk in their domestic league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals scored
1.7
Home
0.9
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
1.2
Home
1.3
Away

Falkirk have the sixth best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.3 goals per game, which is on par with Dundee United. Celtic have the best attack, with 1.85 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Falkirk score the sixth most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.7 goals per game. Celtic score more than any other team at home, with 2.2 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst scoring record at home in the league.

Away from home, Falkirk have the fourth worst scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with an average of just 0.9 goals per game. Heart of Midlothian and Rangers score the most goals away from home, with 1.5 goals per game, and Celtic are third best. Aberdeen and Dundee score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Falkirk have the sixth best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.25 goals per game. Motherwell have the best defence, losing just 1.05 goals per game. Celtic have the fourth best overall defence. Kilmarnock and Livingston have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Falkirk concede the seventh fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 1.2 goals per game. Motherwell concede fewer goals than any other team at home, losing just 0.8 goals per game. Celtic have the third best home defence. Livingston have the worst defensive record at home in the league.

Away from home, Falkirk have the fourth best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.3 goals per game, which is on par with Celtic. Rangers concede the fewest goals away from home, losing just 1.3 goals per game. Celtic have the eighth best away defence. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
40m
Home
52m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
44m
Home
38m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1.6
Home
2.5
Away
🟥 Red cards
0.1
Home
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
5-1
Home
3-0
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
2-0
Home
4-0
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
4.6
Home
5.2
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
4
Home
5.5
Away

Top scorers

Top scorers for Falkirk in the league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals
8
Player
⚽️ Goals
7
Player
⚽️ Goals
6
Player
⚽️ Goals
5
Player
⚽️ Goals
4
Player
⚽️ Goals
4
Player
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1

Time of first goal

Time of first goal scored for and against Falkirk in their previous 20 games.

⏱️ Time
0-10 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
11-20 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
21-30 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
31-40 mins
For
Against
⚽️⚽️⚽️
⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
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Against
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