The Spartans are delighted to announce the signing of Lewis Hunter from Annan Athletic.

27 year old Hunter will join his new team-mates as pre-season gets underway ahead of another exciting season for Douglas Samuel’s men in the William Hill SPFL 2.

The central midfielder has made over 100 appearances during his spells at Galabank during a career that kicked-off whilst on a football scholarship at Stirling University where Hunter captained the Men’s 1st team.

East Fife were quick to chap on the door and land Hunter his first SPFL gig in the 2019/20 season, where he also made a solitary appearance at Albion Rovers whilst on loan.

Lewis then moved to Annan Athletic in October 2022 making over 50 appearances before an opportunity to head to New Zealand saw him ply his trade for Bay Olympic in Auckland.

He returned ahead of last season where he made 24 appearances and scored twice, including a cracker against Montrose who we face during pre-season.

On arriving at Ainslie Park ahead of the pre-season training, Hunter said, “Firstly would just like to thank Annan Athletic for the last 4 seasons and wish everyone at the club all the best. Now looking forward to the new season ahead after speaking with the manager, I am delighted to sign with the club. The club have a lot of ambition and a great set up for the players and hopefully I can contribute to helping the team go that extra further this season and improve as a player.”

Manager Douglas Samuel added, “I’m delighted to bring Lewis on board. He’s got great league experience and is entering his peak years. He will compliment our other central midfield options and can also step into our back 4 as and when required.”

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2024/25 William Hill SPFL 2 season.

Last season saw record-breaking season ticket sales and the support in the stands has been pivotal to the ongoing success of the club over the years.

Following last year’s historic debut in the SPFL, Douglas Samuel leads his side into a season that will include a return of the Edinburgh derby and the first competitive match against Stirling Albion since January 2001.

Your season ticket covers all 18 Men’s SPFL 2 and 16 Women’s SWPL 1 fixtures and will also include the forthcoming pre-season friendlies against Livingston and Montrose, however it excludes Premier Sports Cup, SPFL Trust and Scottish Cup matches.

Your Season Ticket remains the best value option when it comes to watching games at Ainslie Park. 

Prices:

• Adult £220 (an £86 saving on walk-up prices)
• Concession (O65, 17 – 18) £150
• Youth (12-16) £70
• Under 12 Free

Discounted Season Tickets are available for Youth Section Coaches and Players:

• Adult £170
• Concession (O65, 17-18) £100
• Youth (12-16) free
• Under 12 free

There is an option to pay for your ticket over two instalments if you buy via the online club shop.

The tickets can be bought from our online club shop or on matchday, starting with our pre-season games.  If bought online the buyer will get an email when the tickets are ready for collection from the Spartans Foundation office.

For the first time, Season Ticket holders are invited to reserve their own seat!  For those wishing to take up this offer, email Gordon Hulse at gordonhulse@hotmail.co.uk after you have placed your order or alternatively following collection of your Season Ticket.  Subject to availability, your chosen seat will be marked with your season ticket holder reserved sticker.

For the casual supporter, footballing tourist and away fans, Match Day walk-up prices will be as follows:

• Adult £17
• Concession £12
• Youth £5
• Under 12 free

Be part of our journey and love your football more locally.

The Spartans Football Club are delighted to unveil their new eco-kit by leading Italian sportswear manufacturer Macron for the 2024/25 season.

Each shirt is made with 13 half litre recycled bottles and are packed in recycled polybags which are made from 100% recycled low-density polyethylene.

The environmentally responsible kit will be worn by over 500 players from our Youth Boys and Girls, Senior Men and Women and our Pan-Disability Connections section.

100% of Macron’s Eco-Fabric are made with a thread which is 100% PET recycled polyester and is certified by Global Recycle Standard.

Read more about Macron 4 The Planet initiative which comprises a series of initiatives they are undertaking to promote greater environmental sustainability https://www.macron.com/uk/macron-4-the-planet

You can order the club’s all-new 2024/25 Macron Sports kit – via our online shop

Our thanks also to Colin Campbell Sports for their support and assistance throughout this journey.

The Spartans have been drawn alongside Livingston, Dunfermline, Cove Rangers and Forfar Athletic for this season’s Premier Sports Cup group stages.

We’re delighted to confirm that after discussions between the five clubs in Group E, we’re able to announce confirmed prices for our Premier Sports Cup group stage matches, which will be uniformed across all matches in the group.

Adults: £12

Concession: £8

U12: £1

Our thanks to our colleagues at Dunfermline Athletic, Cove Rangers, Livingston and Forfar Athletic for all being willing to work on this to meet at a point that all clubs were happy with, but also on prices that we believe keeps attendance as affordable as possible for all.

We hope the agreed ‘Kids for a Quid’ option will be well received by supporters of all five clubs.

Advance ticket sales for our home matches against Dunfermline Athletic and Forfar Athletic will be on sale via Fanbase soon and of course, pay at the gate will be available too.

Saturday 13th July, 3.00pm Premier Sports Cup Group E
The Spartans v Dunfermline Athletic 

Tuesday 16th July, 7.45pm Premier Sports Cup Group E
Cove Rangers v The Spartans

Tuesday 23th July, 7.45pm Premier Sports Cup Group E
The Spartans v Forfar

Saturday 27th July, 3.00pm Premier Sports Cup Group E
Livingston v The Spartans