The excitement builds as Ayr Utd and Partick prepare to compete in the Scottish Championship on 04.04.2026. This match is a highlight of the season, with both teams closely matched in skill and determination. Explore our expert analysis detailing the strengths and weaknesses of Ayr Utd and Partick, complete with past performance statistics and player highlights. Our prediction could be the key to your next successful bet—don't overlook it!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST Johnstone | 31 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 54/23 | 62 |
| 2 | Partick | 31 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 47/32 | 59 |
| 3 | Arbroath | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 39/35 | 47 |
| 7 | Queen's Park | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 33/43 | 36 |
| 8 | Ayr Utd | 30 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 34/38 | 35 |
| 9 | Ross County | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 28/48 | 28 |
Key Player Statistics: Ayr Utd vs Partick
x 1Ayr Utd vs Partick Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Partick | Ayr Utd | 24.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Partick | 06.12.2025 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Partick | Ayr Utd | 21.10.2025 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Partick | Ayr Utd | 16.08.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premiership | Ayr Utd | Partick | 09.05.2025 | 0-2 |
| Premiership | Partick | Ayr Utd | 06.05.2025 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Partick | Ayr Utd | 15.03.2025 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Partick | 25.01.2025 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Partick | Ayr Utd | 07.12.2024 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Partick | 14.09.2024 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Ayr Utd | 27.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Morton | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Queen's Park | Ayr Utd | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Queen's Park | 10.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Ayr Utd | 03.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 28.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Challenge Cup | Ayr Utd | Inverness CT | 24.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Ross County | 21.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Challenge Cup | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 17.02.2026 | 3-3 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Raith Rovers | 31.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Partick | Ross County | 27.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Partick | 24.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Partick | ST Johnstone | 20.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Morton | Partick | 13.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| FA Cup | ST Mirren | Partick | 08.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Partick | Arbroath | 28.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | Partick | 24.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Partick | Airdrie United | 21.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| FA Cup | Elgin City | Partick | 07.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Partick | 30.01.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ayr Utd VS Partick
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ayr Utd vs Partick
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ayr Utd vs Partick
This is a fixture that tells you everything you need to know about where both clubs are right now. Partick Thistle are flying in second place, breathing down the neck of the Championship leaders. Ayr United are fighting just to stay relevant in the top half. When these two meet on Saturday, the gap in ambition will be just as visible as the gap in the table.
Partick come into this one in red-hot form. Their last five Championship outings include wins over Ross County, Raith Rovers, and Morton. They are a team playing with real confidence and purpose. Twenty-four points separate them from Ayr in the standings, and that number does not lie.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a competitive local rivalry where anything can happen. Yes, these sides have served up some wild matches over the years — that 4-3 thriller back in February 2024 still lives long in the memory. But the recent head-to-head record belongs firmly to Partick. They have won four of the last five meetings between these clubs, including both encounters already this season.
Here's what you need to watch for: Ayr are conceding more than they are scoring this season, shipping 38 goals in 30 games. Partick, meanwhile, have found the net 47 times. That attacking edge is going to matter in a match like this.
The surprising statistical insight that caught my eye? In their last Championship meeting at Somerset Park, the score finished 0-0. But every other recent clash between these sides has produced goals — usually for Partick. Home advantage has not been enough to stop Thistle this season. I do not expect it to be enough here either.
From a betting perspective, Partick are available at 2.25 and that looks like genuine value given their current trajectory. The draw at 3.10 is tempting as a hedge, but I am backing Thistle to win and back that up with goals. Look closely at the both teams to score market — Ayr have scored in several recent away trips and Partick love an attacking game. I am predicting a 2-1 Partick win, mirroring almost exactly what happened when these sides last met in January.
Saturday's match could be the moment Partick truly stamp their promotion credentials. Do not miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Holt | Scotland | 33 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| C. Main | England | 33 | Attacker | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| D. Thomas | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 59 kg |
| J. Bonnar | Scotland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Watt | Scotland | 32 | Attacker | 186 cm | 89 kg |
| O. Smyth | Northern Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | 72 |
| L. Budinauckas | Scotland | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| J. Clarke | Northern Ireland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
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