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Falkirk

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

Falkirk Footy Club, a stalwart institution in the landscape of Scottish football, joined the fold in the year of 1876. Ever since then, The Bairns, as they are affectionately referred to, have entertained their loyal fanbase in the confines of The Falkirk Stadium, a cornerstone of Scottish sporting culture nestled in the heart of Falkirk, Scotland.

The livelihood of Falkirk FC doesn't rely on the ghosts of players past, but instead, on a bustling roster of 31 talented athletes, each with an average age of a sprightly 25. This collection of footballers is more diverse than a patchwork quilt of tartan, each player bringing their own unique flair and style to the squad.

When it comes to the Scottish football season, one could say Falkirk FC are not just dipping their toes in the water but diving in head first. According to the current state of play, they're juggling act of three competitions this season. In the Premiership, they're settled comfortably in 6th place. Not one to dismiss the allure of a glossy cup, they're also showing keen interest in the League Cup, having made it to the Second Round. And then there's the Scottish Cup - there's no piper playing a lament here. Riding high on the wild winds of progress, Falkirk have stormed their way to the Semi-Finals.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 16 March 2026. Send feedback

Falkirk stats

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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
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⏱️ 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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