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  1. Which Premiership players will be free agents on 1 July?published at 16:02 30 June

    Greg Taylor (left), Lawrence Shankland (centre) & Allan Campbell (right)Image source, SNS
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    Scotland internationals Greg Taylor (left), Lawrence Shankland (centre) & Allan Campbell (right) are all set to become free agents

    BBC Sport has taken a look at which players will be free agents on 1 July.

    The majority of major football leagues run from late summer to late spring, with pre-season in June and July. Therefore, contracts across most divisions typically expire at 23:59 on 30 June each year.

    Those whose contracts are expiring but have already agreed transfers to new clubs are not included, as they will not become free agents.

    Some Scottish Premiership contracts expire on 31 May rather than 30 June - the below players either already are or will become free agents.

    Aberdeen: Tom Ritchie

    Celtic: Greg Taylor

    Dundee: Scott Fraser, Antonio Portales, Joe Shaughnessy

    Dundee United: David Babunksi, Allan Campbell, Lewis Moult, Bryan Mwangi

    Falkirk: N/A

    Hearts: Jorge Grant, Barrie McKay, Lawrence Shankland

    Hibernian: Maksymilian Boruc, Junior Hoilett

    Kilmarnock: Kyle Magennis, Kieran O'Hara, Kyle Vassell

    Livingston: N/A

    Motherwell: Moses Ebiye, Harry Paton, Dominic Thompson, Davor Zdravkovski

    Rangers: Adam Devine, Tom Lawrence, Ianis Hagi

    St. Mirren: Dennis Adeniran, Elvis Bwomono

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  2. Livi kick-off pre-season with a win as Bartley returnspublished at 11:32 29 June

    Marvin BartleyImage source, SNS

    Marvin Bartley took the opportunity to return to the Livingston dugout "with both hands" after conversations with David Martindale.

    Bartley took place beside Martindale for the first time since returning to the club in Saturday's friendly win against League 1 Alloa.

    Robbie Muirhead's first-half penalty was cancelled out by opposing forward Connor Sammon, before Reece McAlear and Stevie May secured the win with second-half strikes.

    The Lions now head to the Netherlands for a pre-season training camp and Bartley is itching to get stuck into things.

    "First and foremost, we've got to get our fitness levels up," he told club media.

    "That's the important thing when you come back.

    "Get across to Holland, spend seven days with each other and then come back and things will hopefully move seamlessly on."

  3. Hearts midfielder Tait returns to Livi on loanpublished at 20:26 27 June

    Macaulay Tait in action for LivingstonImage source, SNS
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    Macaulay Tait played 23 times for Livingston last season

    Hearts midfielder Macaulay Tait has returned to Livingston for a second loan spell after helping the West Lothian side to promotion last season.

    The 19-year-old signed for Livingston in January and played 23 times as they reclaimed their top-flight status via the play-offs.

    He will link up with David Martindale's side again in the Scottish Premiership on a season-long deal during which Hearts say he will "continue his development".

  4. 'No-brainer' to get Bartley back in Livingston dugout - Martindalepublished at 14:50 27 June

    Marvin BartleyImage source, SNS

    Marvin Bartley's return as Livingston coach "softens the blow" of Brian Rice's move from the dugout to the boardroom, says manager David Martindale.

    Rice was announced as Livingston's head of football operations on Thursday, leaving his role as a first-team coach vacant.

    Bartley, 38, initially joined the Lions as a player in 2019 and then became assistant before leaving to become manager of Queen of the South in 2023.

    Martindale said it was "a no-brainer" to get the former Hibernian midfielder back in the dugout.

    "Brian's change in role left a void in the coaching team and it was a no-brainer to speak to Marv and see if he would like to come back be a part of my coaching staff again," Martindale told the club website.

    "My relationship with Marv over the years since has only grown ever since the day we signed him from Hibs. I have huge respect for him as both a person, and as a coach.

    "We have always kept in touch so I knew he was itching to get back on the grass and I'm just delighted we can get him back to the club.

    "It's a hugely positive signing for the myself and the club and I'm sure the players will really look forward to working with him.

    "I feel bringing Marv back really softens the blow of losing Brian in the dugout, but having both of these guys at the club really is fantastic for everyone at Livingston."

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  5. Rice appointed Livingston head of football operationspublished at 14:45 26 June

    Livingston Manager David Martindale (R) with assistant Brian Rice (L)Image source, SNS

    Brian Rice has "swapped the dugout for the boardroom" after being appointed head of football operations at Livingston.

    Rice, 61, joined David Martindale's backroom team in November 2023 and helped the team gain immediate promotion back to the Scottish Premiership last season.

    The former Hamilton and Alloa boss will now focus on the club's player recruitment.

    "As part of the structural review at the end of our successful 2024-25 season, we identified we were a bit fragile in terms of player recruitment and player ID, both paramount to the on-field success of the club," manager Martindale said.

    "[Rice] has swapped the dugout for the boardroom on a matchday essentially, and as much as he will be a big loss in terms of the daily coaching and matchday itself, he will be a huge asset for the football club in this new role."

  6. German winger becomes Martindale's eighth summer signingpublished at 12:17 25 June

    David MartindaleImage source, SNS
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    Livingston manager David Martindale has now made eight summer signings

    German winger Jannik Wanner has become Livingston's eighth summer sigining after joining from Austrian side SKU Amstetten for an undisclosed fee.

    The Haiti-born 25-year-old, whose career until now had been based in Germany and Austria, has penned a three-year deal with the West Lothian club.

    The forward joins David Martindale's men after scoring nine goals and providing 13 assists in an impressive season last term in Austria's second tier.

  7. Sylla switches Dundee for Livingstonpublished at 12:13 24 June

    Mo Sylla Image source, SNS

    Midfielder Mo Sylla has joined Livingston following his exit from fellow Scottish Premiership side Dundee on a three-year deal.

    The French 31-year-old spent two seasons at the Dens Park club, making 67 appearances, after joining from English League Two side Hartlepool United.

    Sylla becomes David Martindale's seventh signing as the Lions prepare for life in the top flight again.

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  8. Top-six finish for Martindale's Livingston?published at 11:16 22 June

    Your views image

    We asked for your views on Livingston's Scottish Premiership fixtures and how they will be faring after 10 games.

    Here's what some of you said:

    Paul: I believe Livingston will hit the ground running this season. I expect us to pick up points against Kilmarnock and Falkirk to start things off. We'll likely lose at Parkhead, but there's a good chance we could get something from the Hearts game at home. By October, I'd say we'll be sitting mid-table.

    John: Top-six finish, no problem.

  9. Premiership pitch debate 'about standards & criteria'published at 16:26 21 June

    A general view of the Falkirk StadiumImage source, SNS
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    The Falkirk Stadium will host Scottish Premiership matches in season 2025-26

    Requiring clubs to have grass pitches in the Scottish Premiership "is about standards and criteria", says SPFL chief operating officer Calum Beattie.

    Top-flight clubs voted to phase out artificial surfaces in time for the 2026-27 season.

    Kilmarnock have announced plans to return to grass at Rugby Park in time for that deadline, while promoted sides Falkirk and Livingston have recently put down new synthetic pitches.

    Beattie says the league will "engage" with Falkirk, Livingston and Kilmarnock over their long-term plans.

    And he said on BBC Sportsound: "This debate isn't just about artificial pitches, this is about standards and criteria across the league.

    "In England, you've got to have a grass surface in League Two to get promoted into professional football.

    "The league recognises the place for artificial surfaces in the game in Scotland, the community benefits are clear.

    "It's whether or not they have a place at the top table of the game in Scotland and that is where the debate has gathered pace over the last couple of years."

    Responding to a question over whether there had been any legal challenge from Falkirk about the rules on pitches, Beattie explained: "There's been no legal challenge because we're working with them about what we can do to help them address the challenges they've got with their surface.

    "I've got real sympathy for Falkirk. They put down their artificial pitch in full compliance with the rules at the time and they had a legitimate expectation that they could've used that for a longer period of time.

    "Livingston, clearly put down a new artificial surface this summer. That came off the back of us doing a spot check at Livingston. It became clear that their surface would not meet the testing that is required in the Premiership.

    "Livingston didn't have a choice for this season. In the Premiership, there's already a higher bar that's applied for testing and that is every Premiership club with an artificial surface has got to pass spot checks unannounced at three points during the season.

    "They then had a decision to make. They had permission to use an artificial pitch this coming season. From our perspective, grass would've been the preferred option.

    "But Livingston, rightly from their perspective, had the option to put down a new one and we'll be engaging with them about their wider plans going forward."

  10. Which club has the toughest start?published at 15:16 20 June

    Opta have crunched the numbers to rank the difficulty of each Scottish Premiership club's first four fixtures of the 2025-26 season.

    According to their data model, St Mirren have the toughest start, followed by two clubs helmed by new managers, Dundee and Motherwell.

    As for the easiest, Hibernian and capital rivals Hearts should got off to a flier, right?

    Take a look below to see where your side places...

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  11. How it starts and how it endspublished at 14:52 20 June

    First six Premiership fixtures: Kilmarnock v Livingston, Livingston v Falkirk, Celtic v Livingston, Livingston v Hearts, Aberdeen v Livingston, Livingston v RangersImage source, SNS

    Aside from the first game of the season against Kilmarnock, all dates are subject to change as a result of broadcast and other requirements.

    Last six Premiership fixtures: Livingston v Rangers, Livingston v St Mirren, Hibernian v Livingston, Kilmarnock v Livingston, Livingston v Hearts, Dundee Utd v LivingstonImage source, SNS

    See Livingston's full fixture list here

  12. Tough early run & festive fixtures for Livipublished at 13:09 20 June

    Livingston’s Robbie Muirhead (L) and Daniel Finlayson celebrate at full time of the William Hill Premiership Play-Off Final 2nd Leg match between Ross County and Livingston at the Global Energy Stadium, on May 26, 2025, in DingwallImage source, SNS

    It didn't take long for Livingston to be back dining at the top table in Scottish football, and they've certainly been served a feast.

    After kicking off away to Kilmarnock on Saturday, 2 August and welcoming last season's Championship rivals Falkirk to West Lothian one week later, David Martindale's side have - on paper - a wretched run.

    The often disputed, but often decided 'big six' are all up next.

    A trip to champions Celtic on Saturday, 23 August is followed by the visit of Hearts one week later.

    When the Premiership resumes on Saturday, 13 September, a trip to Aberdeen awaits. Two weeks later, Rangers visit the Home of the Set Fare Arena.

    October sees trips to Dundee United and Hibs. Gulp.

    The Lions head into Christmas on the back of a trek through to St Mirren on Saturday, 20 December while Celtic visit a week later and United three days after that.

    And it's a trip up to Tannadice on Saturday, 11 April for Livi's final pre-split fixture.

    Looking at the fixtures, where do you think Livingston will be after 10 games? Tell us here.

  13. Premiership fixtures announced - how do you think Livi will start?published at 09:00 20 June

    David Martindale Image source, SNS

    Livingston's first Scottish Premiership game after a year in the second tier will be a trip to Kilmarnock.

    The match will take place on Saturday, 2 August at 15:00 BST, with Livi's first home fixture against fellow newly-promoted side Falkirk on Saturday 9, August at 15:00.

    See Livi's Scottish Premiership fixtures in full here.

    Where do you think David Martindale's side will be after 10 games and what do you make of how the fixtures have fallen? Share your views here.

    Have your say
  14. What are the fixtures on opening weekend?published at 09:00 20 June

    Graphic showing Premiership opening weekend fixtures: Kilmarnock v Livingston | 2/8/2025 | 15:00 | Motherwell v Rangers | 2/8/2025 | 17:30 | Falkirk v Dundee United | 3/8/25 | 14:00 | Dundee v Hibernian 3/8/25 | 15:00 | Celtic v St Mirren 3/8/25 | 16:30 | Hearts v Aberdeen | 4/8/25 | 20:00
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    All times BST

  15. Livingston knock back offer for Prior - gossippublished at 08:36 20 June

    Livingston have rejected a bid from Latvian champions RFS for goalkeeper Jerome Prior. (Sky Sports), external

    Read the rest of Friday's Scottish gossip.

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  16. Shinnie signs on for another year at Livipublished at 20:07 19 June

    Livingston forward Andrew ShinnieImage source, SNS
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    Andrew Shinnie

    Andrew Shinnie has signed on for another season at Livingston.

    The 35-year-old has scored 13 goals in 158 Livi appearances since joining in 2021.

    Shinnie helped David Martindale's side secure promotion to the Scottish Premiership via the play-offs in season 2024-25.

    The former Rangers, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Birmingham City, Luton Town and Charlton Athletic attacker was capped once by Scotland in 2012 and has 504 club appearances in total.

  17. Friday is fixtures day!published at 15:23 19 June

    Scottish Premiership trophy

    No sooner does the season finish and we start looking forward to key dates for the next campaign - and that will be a lot easier to do on Friday when the Scottish Premiership fixtures are released.

    That's right, that special day in the calendar is almost here already. The day when you'll learn details of derby fixtures, Christmas opponents and the run-in to the split.

    This page will bring you all the fixtures when they drop at 09:00 BST on Friday and we'll be giving you the chance to have your say on how things look.

    The new campaign kicks off on the weekend of Saturday, 2 August and will conclude on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

  18. Hamilton signs two-year contract to remain at Livipublished at 14:59 19 June

    Jack HamiltonImage source, SNS

    Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton has agreed a two-year deal to stay with newly-promoted Livingston.

    The 31-year-old, who was Livi's back-up keeper for their last two seasons in the top flight, returned to West Lothian in January on a short-term deal until the summer after spending the first half of last season with Ross County.

    Despite being restricted to an unused substitute role behind number one Jerome Prior as David Martindale's side secured promotion from the Championship via the play-offs, Hamilton has been given the opportunity to remain with the Lions.

  19. Martindale welcomes 'newest version' of artificial surfacepublished at 20:37 15 June

    Livingston's artificial surfaceImage source, SNS

    David Martindale says criticism of Livingston's artificial surface has been "unwarranted" but is looking forward to welcoming opponents to a new improved one in the coming season.

    The West Lothian club's pitch is being upgraded this summer and the Livingston manager points out that it is the "newest version of our surface and Falkirk's", which has received some praise.

    "I know everybody talks about it not being a good surface, but that probably comes from watching and not playing on it," he said of Livingston's pitch.

    Martindale has lost captain utility man Jamie Brandon to Kilmarnock but brought in four new players - winger Graham Carey from St Johnstone, defender Shane Blaney from Motherwell, plus forwards Connor McLennan and Zak Rudden from Ayr United and Queen's Park respectively.

    Meanwhile, striker Stevie May has signed permanently after last season's loan from St Johnstone.

    "I thought it was important to get as much Premiership experience in as we can," Martindale told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound.

    "They are all boys who have played in the Premiership and I'm giving some of them the opportunity to continue to do that but also giving some of them the chance to get back to the Premiership."

    Martindale admits his side will be slightly "undercooked" when the season starts with the League Cup group sections because they will be "a week to 10 days" later in starting pre-season because of playing in the Premiership Play-off final.

    "I've been involved in some big games with Livingston previously, but that tops the lot for me," he said of the victory over Ross County.

    "In the manner of going behind, how we won the game, it was just a great way to end the season. I think it was a really good game of football for the neutral, but I think it was really good for Scottish football in terms of the play-offs - it is one of the formats that work."

  20. Full-back Kerr returns to Premiership with Livipublished at 12:46 14 June

    Cammy KerrImage source, SNS

    Livingston have signed right-back Cammy Kerr from Scottish Championship side Queen's Park.

    The former Dundee full-back, who made over 150 appearances in the top flight for the Dark Blues, is Davie Martindale's sixth summer signing.

    The 29-year-old ran out 15 times in the second tier last season for the Spiders.

  21. SPFL breaks attendance record for third consecutive yearpublished at 15:43 13 June

    Aberdeen fansImage source, SNS

    The SPFL confirmed attendances have risen for a third consecutive season and thanked fans for their "incredible support".

    Crowds across all leagues, cups and play-off matches totalled more than 5.3 million, a rise of nearly 185,000 from the 2023-24 season.

    "We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025-26," the SPFL statement ends.

    "We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for players and supporters - they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less."