Airdrieonians 7-1 Berwick Rangers: result and report
Airdrieonians beat Berwick Rangers 7-1 at Excelsior Stadium in the Scottish League Challenge Cup on 26 September 2026. Scorers — Airdrieonians: Ewan Simpson (7'), Cole McKinnon (9'), Connot Smith (44'), Gavin Gallagher (53'), Kian Taylor (79'), Connot Smith (80'), Connot Smith (82'); Berwick Rangers: Michael Mbewe (56'). Airdrieonians had more of the ball (0% possession) and shots finished 0 to 0. Player of the match by Play Score rating: Connot Smith (9.6). In the table, Airdrieonians are 3rd on 12 points and Berwick Rangers 24th on 7.
Key events
Match stats
Line-ups
Airdrieonians 4-2-3-1
- 1Jamie SneddonG6.3
- 24Reghan TumiltyCD-L6.4
- 5Sam FisherCD-R6.1
- 12Kwame BoatengLB6.4
- 2Dylan McdonaldRB6.4
- 8Gavin GallagherAM7.6
- 6Ewan SimpsonLM7.6
- 15Cole McKinnonRM7.6
- 29Divine IserhienrhienF6.6
- 16Connot SmithAM-L9.6
- 27Lewis GibsonAM-R6.6
Substitutes
- 31Declan GallagherSUB
- 17Henry ListerSUB6.6
- 33Kian TaylorSUB7.5
- 9Adepapo Awokoya-MebudeSUB6.6
- 14Adam DevineSUB
- 20Cade MelroseSUB
- 23Cole WilliamsSUB6.6
- 11Aidan BridgeSUB
- 10Matt YatesSUB6.6
Berwick Rangers 4-5-1
- 24Owen HaywardG4
- 19Ryan TurnerCD-L5.1
- 4Alfie RobinsonCD-R5.1
- 16Ross NelsonLB4.8
- 2Struan MairRB5.1
- 11Michael MbeweCM-L7.1
- 12Grant LeitchCM-R6.1
- 8Caelan MccroneAM6.1
- 22Josh O'ConnorLM5.8
- 7Kyle SomersRM6.1
- 17Isaac DehF6.1
Substitutes
- 15Mark McConnellSUB6.2
- 5Jamie PyperSUB
- 9Greg BinnieSUB
- 3Callum MackaySUB6.2
- 14Trailist ASUB6.2
- 20Liam GregorySUB6.2
- 18Ben MccrystalSUB6.2
Play Score ratings from 0 to 10, calculated from each player’s statistics.
Form and head-to-head
StandingsFull standings →
| # | Team | J | SG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clydebank | 5 | +9 | 13 |
| 2 | 5 | +22 | 12 | |
| 3 | 5 | +12 | 12 | |
| 4 | Elgin City | 5 | +12 | 12 |
| 5 | 5 | +11 | 12 | |
| 6 | 5 | +7 | 12 | |
| 7 | 5 | +7 | 11 | |
| 8 | East Kilbride | 5 | +5 | 10 |
| 9 | 5 | +4 | 10 | |
| 10 | 5 | +2 | 10 | |
| 11 | St Mirren B | 5 | +6 | 9 |
| 12 | Formartine United | 4 | +5 | 9 |