Ayr Utd have missed out on re-signing former captain Ben Dempsey, who has joined Partick Thistle. As of 10 Jul 2026, Ayr Utd sit 7th in the Scottish Championship with 39 points from 36 games, having lost their last 5 matches.

What happened?

Ben Dempsey, the former Ayr Utd captain, has opted to join Partick Thistle instead of returning to his old club.

Why it matters for Ayr Utd

This transfer blow comes as Ayr Utd are struggling to find form, having lost their last 5 matches, including a 0-1 defeat to ST Johnstone on 2026-05-01.

What comes next?

Ayr Utd will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches, as they try to close the 38-point gap between themselves and leaders ST Johnstone. With 38 goals scored and 47 conceded, Ayr Utd will need to improve their goal difference if they are to climb the table.