Raith Rovers remain one of Scottish football’s durable names, founded in 1883 and still rooted at Stark’s Park. In the 2026-27 season they are operating near the top of the Championship, sitting second with a 22-man squad whose average age is 29.
Their league form has been mixed rather than loose. A 4-0 away win at Arbroath was a clear reminder of their capacity to punish teams, while recent setbacks against Inverness CT and Livingston both came by 2-0 margins at Stark’s Park. In between, they have taken useful points from Queen’s Park, Greenock Morton and Stenhousemuir.
Raith have carried a reasonable attacking threat on the road, averaging 1.6 goals away from home and conceding just 0.6. At Stark’s Park, the balance is similarly steady: 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per match. They have also made a habit of starting quickly, scoring the first goal inside 20 minutes in seven of 14 league matches.
George Oakley leads their scoring with six goals, followed by Jai Rowe on four and Anton Dowds on three. Dylan Easton and Scott Brown have also contributed. Their cup involvement has included League Cup Group H and the Challenge Cup second round.
For Celtic supporters, Raith are best understood as an established Scottish side in good Championship standing: organised, competitive, and currently positioned among the promotion contenders.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Celtic hold the points advantage at the top of the table with twenty-eight points, but Raith Rovers lead the league in goals per match and are the more potent attacking outfit on paper; Celtic's position gives them the edge in consistency, whereas Raith offer an immediate threat through superior scoring rates, particularly away from home.
