Ayr Utd have signed Partick Thistle defender Luke McBeth on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old is the new boss Gary Naysmith's fifth summer signing.

What attracted McBeth to Ayr Utd?

McBeth told Ayr United TV: "It's really exciting. I'm buzzing to get over the line." He wanted to play week in, week out, and Ayr Utd will give him that platform.

Why this signing matters for Ayr Utd

Ayr Utd are currently 7th in the Scottish Championship with 39 points, 38 points behind leaders ST Johnstone. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 47, with a recent form of LLLWL. McBeth's signing is a key addition to their squad as they look to improve their standing.

What comes next for Ayr Utd?

McBeth follows Kieran Shanks, Reece Lyon, Ross Taylor, and keeper Harry Stone through the door at Somerset Park this summer. He is looking forward to playing in front of a good atmosphere at the stadium. Ayr Utd's last result was a 0-1 loss to ST Johnstone on 2026-05-01. They have lost their last 5 games, and McBeth's signing will hope to change their fortunes.