Ayr Utd striker Anton Dowds is set to depart the club after a near-three year spell. Dowds made 73 appearances for The Honest Men, scoring 29 goals.

What happened?

Dowds first joined Ayr Utd in September 2023 on an initial loan deal from Partick Thistle. He scored 13 goals in his first season and later joined the club permanently.

Why it matters for Ayr Utd

Dowds' departure comes as Ayr Utd looks to rebuild under new boss Gary Naysmith. The club is currently 7th in the Scottish Championship, with 39 points from 36 games. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th in Scottish Championship | | Points | 39 | | Recent form | LLLWL |

What comes next?

Ayr Utd has already signed Kieran Shanks from Peterhead, who scored 22 goals in League One last season. Dowds was seen training with PFA Scotland's pre-season camp for out-of-contract players, sparking speculation about his future. As of the last result, Ayr Utd lost 0-1 to ST Johnstone on 2026-05-01. The club will look to bounce back from this loss with new signings and a revamped squad.