Ayr Utd will host Celtic at Somerset Park on Friday, July 5th, in a pre-season friendly marking the opening of the new North Stand. The match will kick off at 7:45pm.

What's at Stake?

Ayr Utd are currently 7th in the Championship, with 39 points from 36 games, and a recent form of LLLWL. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 7th | | Points | 39 | | Recent Form | LLLWL |

The Opposition

Celtic, managed by their current coach, will be looking to test their squad ahead of the new season. Their last visit to Somerset Park was on October 13, 1999, where they won 4-0.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the match will go on sale soon, with Ayr Utd urging fans to secure their seats early. The club announced the news on their social media account, saying: "The Club are delighted to announce that Celtic are coming to Somerset Park on 5th July, for the first time in 25 years, for a Pre-Season Friendly to mark the opening of the new North Stand."

Current Context

As of June 25, 2026, Ayr Utd are 38 points behind leaders ST Johnstone, and have lost their last 5 matches, including a 0-1 defeat to ST Johnstone on May 1, 2026. | Stat | Value | Date | | --- | --- | --- | | Last Result | 0-1 vs ST Johnstone | 2026-05-01 | | Goals This Season | 38 scored, 47 conceded | - | | Title Race | 38 points behind ST Johnstone | - |