Raith Rovers vs Ayr United: 2–0
Raith Rovers beat Ayr United 2–0 in the Scottish Championship on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Stark's Park, Fife, Scotland.
- Competition: Scottish Championship (2026-27 Scottish Championship)
- Kick-off: Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Stark's Park, Fife, Scotland
- Attendance: 3,249
- Teams: Raith Rovers (home), Ayr United (away)
Goals
- 8' — Anton Dowds (Raith Rovers)
- 15' — Anton Dowds (Raith Rovers)
Red cards
- 5' — Leon Thomson King (Ayr United)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Raith Rovers | Ayr United |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 0 | 0 |
| Shots | 13 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Fouls | 13 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Raith Rovers (4-2-3-1): Joshua Rae (G), Paul Hanlon (CD-L), Callum Fordyce (CD-R), Zak Delaney (LB), Jai Rowe (RB), Kai Montagu (AM), Calum Adamson (LM), Charles Telfer (RM), Anton Dowds (F), Paul McMullan (AM-L), John Robertson (AM-R).
Ayr United (3-5-2): Harry Stone (G), Kevin Holt (CD), Liam Dick (CD-L), Leon Thomson King (CD-R), Ben Summers (CM-L), Luke Mcbeth (CM-R), Reece Lyon (AM), Scott McMann (LM), Dylan Watret (RM), Ross Taylor (CF-L), Owen Stirton (CF-R).