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Falkirk

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

The Falkirk Bairns, a veritable institution of Scottish football since their foundation in 1876, now find themselves battling in three different competitions to imprint their mark this season. Their home, The Falkirk Stadium, no stranger to raucous chants and energetic matches, boasts its fair share of significant football history.

Currently, the side has enrolled the services of 31 players, each proudly donning Falkirk's jerseys. On average, the lads are 25 years of age - a good blend of zestful youth and invaluable experience.

On the home front, Falkirk are in the thick of it in the Premiership, currently lingering at the 6th spot. An admirable feat, knowing the gruelling nature of domestic contests. However, their pursuit of silverware hasn't solely been restricted to the Premiership.

The Bairns can also be spotted showcasing their footballing prowess in the League Cup, though their journey hit a roadblock in the Second Round. A minor setback nonetheless, given that football, like life, is replete with tribulations and triumphs. It's not all gloom and doom, however.

Adding to their commendable journey this season, Falkirk have managed to march into the Semi-Finals of the prestigious Scottish Cup. It's a tantalising possibility for the Bairns to lift the coveted trophy this season, a prospect that is surely keeping their passionate supporters on the edge of their seats.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 29 March 2026. Send feedback

Falkirk stats

Check out all of the statistics about Falkirk.

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

L
D
W
W
L
L

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

Falkirk
Falkirk
1 - 2
St Mirren
St Mirren
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 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 31 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
6th
Round 31
Round 31
6th

League form

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

Overall

L
D
W
L
L
W
Falkirk
Falkirk
1 - 2
St Mirren
St Mirren
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

Home

L
W
L
W
W
L
Falkirk
Falkirk
1 - 2
St Mirren
St Mirren
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

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
1.6
Home
0.9
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
1.3
Home
1.3
Away

Falkirk have the seventh best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.25 goals per game. Celtic and Rangers have the best attack, with 1.8 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 1.6 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 1.4 goals per game, and Celtic are fifth 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 1.3 goals per game. Motherwell have the best defence, losing just 1.1 goals per game. Celtic have the fourth best overall defence. Livingston have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Falkirk concede the seventh fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 1.3 goals per game, which is on par with Dundee United. 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 Hibernian. Rangers concede the fewest goals away from home, losing just 1.4 goals per game. Celtic have the seventh best away defence. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
38m
Home
52m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
42m
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
4.7
Home
5.2
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
4
Home
5.5
Away

Top scorers

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

⚽️ Goals
9
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
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⏱️ 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
⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
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Against
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Falkirk squad

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