Ainslie Park hosts a cross-border double header on Saturday afternoon when The Spartans take on Chelmsford City for the Ronnie Swan Trophy.

The Essex side, who ply their trade in the Vanarama National League South, head north for Dougie Samuel side’s final pre-season fixture ahead of next Tuesday’s Lowland League opener against Rangers B.

Ahead of the 3pm kick-off between the Senior sides, Les Atkinson’s Under 20s take on the Claret’s Academy side (12.15pm start).

This is the tenth time the Ronnie Swan Trophy has been played for, and the third English side to compete for it, following Blyth Spartans (twice) and Liverpool, the last side to lift the silverware in 2019. A resume of results can be found here

Our first programme of the new season will be available for sale at the game and also online via our club shop.

Tickets for our home games are available via the Fanbase app on your smart phone or you can pay by card at the gate.

Tickets for our forthcoming fixtures against Chelmsford City, Rangers B and Edinburgh University are now available via the Fanbase app.

First up is our visitors from across the border, Chelmsford City in our final pre-season fixture. The senior sides will compete for the Ronnie Swan Cup at 3pm with the respective Youth teams (our u20s) battling it out from 12.20pm in the curtain raiser.

Then, all eyes on the Lowland League kick-off against Rangers B aka Colts, on Tuesday 20th which kicks-off at 7.45pm.

A busy seven day spell ends with our old friends Edinburgh University heading to Ainslie Park.

As we continue to fall under the Scottish Govt guidance for restricted numbers at Ainslie Park, it is a vital way to allow us to ensure your safety and enhance Track and Trace. Please do purchase your match tickets via the Fanbase app – or alternatively, you can buy your tremendous value for money Season Ticket!

They cost £100 (Adult) and £50 (Concession – 16-18, over 65 and students) with U16’s free.

They represent excellent value for money, they will give you access to 17 home league games, local cup competitions plus all pre season fixtures although not the Scottish Cup. 

Electronic season tickets can be purchased via the Fanbase app by choosing Spartans as a club and then following the instructions and buying via the Store.  We have used the app for our Women’s fixtures and the feedback is that it is simple and easy to use

You can also buy the tickets online via our club online shop https://ec-lions.myshopify.com/collections/season-tickets or by credit/debit card before Saturday’s match and start to save.

Spartans make their solitary away day trip of their pre-season programme when they head to Castle Douglas to take on Threave Rovers at Meadow Park on Saturday.

Spartans gaffer Dougie Samuel continues to use the intensive pre-season spell like a Whisky distiller, seeking to find the perfect mix of ingredients to create the finest blend ahead of picking the finished product for the season opener at home on July 20th against Rangers Colts.

The South of Scotland side, managed by the familiar face of veteran goalkeeper Vinnie Parker, have had five pre-season fixtures under the belt, including sharing six goals with Maybole Juniors last week.

Our last visit to Meadow Place was back in March 2016, when Spartans headed back to the Capital after collecting three points courtesy of a 0-3 victory in the Lowland League.

Kick-off on Saturday is at 3pm. Admission prices are £4 Adults, £2 Concessions. Notice to spectators from our hosts:

• When queuing, please keep 2 metre distance
• Your name and contact details will be taken for Track and Trace purposes when entering the ground
• Please wear a mask when entering the ground and using toilet facilities
• Please use hand sanitiser when entering the ground
• Please keep social distanced once in the ground

The Spartans will welcome back former captain Adam Corbett and his Stenhousemuir side to Ainslie Park for a Saturday lunchtime kick-off in the latest instalment of the pre-season programme.

We have set the capacity at 350 given the Scottish Government physical distancing requirement guidelines and the need to keep the Red Zone for the coaches and players. 

Season tickets are valid, and tickets can now be purchased via the Spartans section on the Fanbase app on your smartphone.  The prices are Adult £8 and Concession £5 (5 – 18, over 65). Kick-off is 13.00h.

Spectators are asked to come early and stand seats will be allocated on a strictly “first come, first served” basis.

Entrance will be via our Pilton Drive turnstiles, the main entrance.  Catering facilities will be available.

Due to the designated ‘Red Zone’, supporters will be limited to the stand, the stand side terracing and the terracing behind the North goal.  There will be additional external toilets, as well the toilets behind the stand for your comfort.

Supporters are required to bring a facemask and to remember physical distancing within your bubble.

Finally, enjoy the match and we thank you in advance for your compliance and support.

Preparations for the new season continue this Saturday when we welcome East of Scotland League Premier Division outfit Jeanfield Swifts to Ainslie Park, with a 3pm KO.  Admission prices are £5 adult and £3 concession. 

We then play a Hearts XI on Tuesday 29^th June with an 8pm KO.  Admission prices revert to our normal Lowland League charges of £8 Adult and £5 Concessions.

Due to Scottish Government guidelines, our capacity for supporters inside the ground are unfortunately limited. Tickets are available in advance via our Fanbase app, or payable by card only at the gate.

Be a part of the Spartan Army and get your Season Ticket today! They represent excellent value for money and can be bought online or at the gate on match day.