THE STIRLINGSHIRE CUP RETURNS WITH NEW FORMAT

The Stirlingshire Cup is back for the 2025/26 season in the form of a pre-season tournament.

The Stirlingshire FA is delighted to confirm the arrangements for this year’s cup competition. The Stirlingshire Cup is one of the oldest competitions in world football and one of the only ones to still be using the original trophy. Following on from the success of last seasons competition, the six member clubs have agreed to keep the format similar, with a move towards a pre-season competition. Falkirk are the current holders after defeating Stirling Albion in the final earlier this year in front of almost 2,000 spectators.

All games will consist of two 30-minute halves, with penalties in the event of a draw. The winning teams from both league sections (one taking place at Ochilview) will play in the final at The Falkirk Stadium on Tuesday 24^th June at 7.45pm. The final match will be a regular 90-minute fixture.

Our fixture schedule on the day is as follows:

Saturday 21st June

10am – Falkirk vs Alloa Athletic
12noon – Alloa Athletic vs East Stirlingshire
2pm – Falkirk vs East Stirlingshire

TICKETING

Day pass tickets

Adult – £10
Concession – £5
Under 12s – FREE – unlimited

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ONLINE HERE.

Falkirk supporters will be housed in the KM Stand and south half of the Main Stand.

Alloa Athletic supporters will be situated in Sections A and B of the North Stand

East Stirlingshire supporters will be housed in Section F of the main stand.

Any supporter purchasing a ticket can attend all three games. Supporters will not be able to leave the stadium during games to then return, however, supporters in the KM Stand will be able to go to the Brockville Bar should they wish to between games.

Hospitality information for The Stirlingshire Cup will be made available in due course.