Football

Ben Doak has impressed in his short Liverpool career so far.

Dalry wonderkid Ben Doak signs new 'long-term contract' with Liverpool

Aidan Ferris nets Winton's opener (main pic) and boss Gavin Friels (inset).

Winton boss' delight as side 'more than match' top team to cause cup upset

The match at Keanie Park was halted after 13 minutes while they waited for an ambulance to arrive.

Kilbirnie Ladeside cup game abandoned after 'serious injury' to defender

Beith and Auchinleck Talbot were among the 10 Ayrshire teams who made it through to the third round of the South of Scotland Challenge Cup

Football round-up: What you might have missed from the Ayrshire weekend action

Chris Wilson said he was pleased with how his players acquitted themselves despite losing 3-1 to Largs Thistle in the South of Scotland Challenge Cup on Saturday

Dalry boss pleased with players' display despite cup exit to Largs

Teams competed in the South Challenge Cup (top) and West of Scotland Cup (bottom).

Latest results and tables from Ayrshire's WoSFL and amateur action on September 16

Members of the local supporters club bumped into the former First Minister in Larnaca where Scotland were facing Cyprus.

North Ayrshire Tartan Army bump into former First Minister at Cyprus away match

The first ever Eglinton Community Schools Cup was held last week.

Eglinton FC host first community schools cup between local primaries

Martyn Cairns in action for Scotland AFA select previously.

Four Ayrshire players named in this season's first Scottish Amateur select squad

Steve Clarke's Scotland side will face off against England at Hampden tonight

How to watch the Scotland v. England match at Hampden as old rivals clash

Peter McBlain (middle) has retired as secretary at Ardeer Thistle after 29 years at the club.

Man who 'single-handedly kept club alive' retires from Ardeer Thistle

Having previously played for Ardeer Thistle and Kilwinning Rangers - Ross Stewart has now made a £10m deadline day move from Sunderland to Southampton.

From humble roots: We track Ross Stewart's career after ex-Ardeer man's £10m move

Ardeer Thistle boss Sean Kenney was full of pride despite the agonising defeat to Beith.

Boss 'could not be any prouder' as 'incredible' Thistle take Beith the distance

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Reaction from Chris Strain and Andy Scott

Reaction from Largs and Beith camps after Premier League clash

Ciaran Diver celebrates, and Largs go close through Liam Lapsley

Second half thriller Beith hat-trick for Ciaran Diver sees off Largs challenge

Iain Wilson has joined Greenock Morton on loan for a second time.

West Kilbride football star Iain makes loan switch - to play a division up

You could make a career in refereeing like grade one whistler John Beaton

New Ayrshire course for budding referees starts this month - here are the details

The new Ardrossan Winton Rovers under 20 side.

Winton kids now have full first team pathway as under-20s side kicks off season

Ardrossan Winton Rovers played their last friendly against Ayr United Development on Wednesday, August 9, ahead of the season kick off.

Winton women ready to go ahead of first season as Three Towns' first senior side

Ciaran Diver wheels away in celebration after scoring his first of two goals against Irvine Meadow.

Beith boss delighted as side 'set the standards' for another title charge

Ardrossan Winton Rovers raised an amazing £400 for Ayrshire Cancer Support.

Young Winton stars raise £400 in cancer charity fund-raising match

Blair slotting home in the winner in the final minute at Winton Park on Saturday.

Blair's delight as he bags last minute Winton winner in front of his 'wee boy'

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James Forrest will be honoured with a testimonial against Athletic Club of Bilbao tonight (Tuesday, August 1)

Kennedy tips Prestwick star James Forrest to beat fellow Ayrshire man's Celtic record

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been impressed by Ben Doak in pre-season.

Ben Doak notches first senior goal as he reveals Liverpool superstar offering advice

Ardeer Thistle launched their youth academy in 2022.

Ardeer Thistle looking for boys and girls to join youth academy set-up

Last season's Young Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year has left Beith Juniors.

Beith striker completes 'life changing' move as he leaves WoSFL for Dubai

Andy Auld, from Stevenston, starred in the first ever World Cup in 1930 for the USA national team.

Filmmaker tells how footballer went from Ardeer to America to win World Cup bronze

Ayrshire sides competing in this season's Scottish Cup have all learned their fate.

Ayrshire sides learn their fate as Scottish Cup preliminary round draws are made

The charity event saw a Rangers and Celtic team face off against each other at Winton Park.

Over £10,000 raised as hundreds turnout to Old Firm charity match in honour of Fergie

TASS star Jack will be representing his country later this month.

TASS and Saltcoats star Jack has business backing as he embarks on Scotland journey

Ian Cashmore has launched his own 'striker school'.

Learn from one of the best as legendary Ayrshire footballer launches 'striker school'

Irvine Meadow celebrate with the trophy.

Medda take home the trophy at Ladeside's pre-season memorial tournament

Will Sewell notched the first half opener v Dalry

Largs in five star display to down Dalry - and new signings latest

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The alleged scammer has been phoning up local businesses asking for sponsorship for the youth academy.

Ardeer Thistle youth chairman issues warning as scammer uses club's name

Jack Haggerty (left) said he has had some

Ladeside forward on 'unbelievable' opportunity to train stars with coaching business

Irvine Thistle won the tournament held in honour of Michael Howie (inset).

Kilwinning amateur side host successful tournament in memory of late boss

Rose Reilly (middle) is known as Scotland's only football World Cup winner.

Chance to meet Ayrshire's own World Cup winner at Scotland supporters club event

Ciaran Diver has joined Beith Juniors from Renfrew FC.

Former Celtic kid signs for Beith after 31-goal season at WoSFL club

Ben Doak celebrates after his first-time driving test pass.

Joy for Liverpool star from Dalry as he passes driving test first time in Irvine

The event at Winton Park has been organised in honour of the late Derek 'Fergie' Ferguson (far left).

Family and friends organise charity match in honour of late Saltcoats soldier Fergie

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Gavin Friels will remain in the manager's hotseat at Ardrossan Winton Rovers for the 2023-24 campaign

FOOTBALL Winton Rovers issue update on manager and coaching team ahead of 2023-24 season

Liam Morrison has joined Wigan Athletic on loan from Bayern Munich

Saltcoats star Liam secures first senior loan move as he joins Celtic legend's side

Josh Fowler dazzled in Beith Juniors' triumphant WoSFL Premier Division campaign last year

Beith Juniors star handed 'trial' by Scottish Premiership side

Craig Brown has died aged 82

Former Scotland and Aberdeen manager Craig Brown dies aged 82

TikToker Orla Melissa Sloan (left) leaving Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, after being sentenced for stalking Brighton footballer Billy Gilmour.

TikToker avoids jail after stalking Billy Gimour and claiming she was 'pregnant'

Bryan Slavin has been appointed manager of Saltcoats Victoria - replacing the departing Derek Frye.

Exclusive Look who's back: Junior 'legend' returns to the dugout with his home town club

The North Ayrshire Tartan Army is looking to grow its membership

Newly-formed North Ayrshire Tartan Army looking for members - get involved

James Frew Ltd have been unveiled as the primary shirt sponsor for Kilmarnock FC.

Family-run Stevenston business confirmed as main shirt sponsor for Kilmarnock FC

Auchinleck Talbot beat Clydebank 2-0 in the 2022-23 final of the Indigo Communications West of Scotland Cup (Photo: Charlie Gilmour)

West of Scotland Cup draws throw up some fascinating ties for Ayrshire clubs

Harvey Gilmour signed his first professional contract with Kilmarnock, alongside his family, around this time last year

Billy Gilmour's brother Harvey on lookout for new club after leaving Kilmarnock

Garnock Valley AFC will be hoping to emulate the likes of Beith Juniors at an amateur level when they begin competing next season

New Garnock Valley amateur side hope to 'emulate success' of former junior sides

This will be the second fundraising match between the two sides, after they hosted a similar event last year.

North Ayrshire Rangers supporters to face off in mental health fund-raising match

Moorkpark's team celebrate with the Champions of Champions trophy.

Success for Kilbirnie kids as primary school footballers complete unbeaten treble

Now joining SPFL League Two side Stranraer FC - 'Ginge' has risen up the ranks from his time at Kilbride Thistle (left) and Irvine Victoria (right).

From Ayrshire amateurs to the SPFL as goalkeeper 'Ginge' signs for Stranraer