Ayr Utd 2-0 Arbroath
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Ayr Utd won: Ayr Utd 2-0 Arbroath in the Scottish Championship (Round 1) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at Somerset Park, Ayr. Ayr Utd goals: Ben Summers 44', Ross Taylor 79'. Possession: 48-52.
Match report
Ayr Utd beat Arbroath 2-0
Ayr Utd saw off Arbroath 2-0 at Somerset Park on Saturday 1 August in the Scottish Championship.
Ben Summers put Ayr Utd ahead on 44' (1-0) and Ross Taylor made it 2-0 on 79'.
Ayr Utd had 48% of the ball, shots were 6-5 (4-3 on target).
Match stats
| Ayr Utd | Arbroath | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Total shots | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
Lineups
Ayr Utd (4-3-3): Harry Stone, Dylan Watret, Luke McBeth, Leon King, Kevin Holt, Mark McKenzie, Reece Lyon, Ben Summers, Kieran Shanks, Owen Stirton, Kenzie Mitchell
Arbroath (4-4-2): Aidan McAdams, Craig Watson, Scott Stewart, Thomas O'Brien, Sean Mackie, Scott Constable, Michael McKenna, Scott McGill, Ryan Dow, Gavin Reilly, Andy Winter
Key events
- 14' · Substitution · Ross Taylor for Kieran Shanks (Ayr Utd)
- 44' · Goal · Ben Summers (Ayr Utd)
- 54' · Substitution · Liam Dick for Leon King (Ayr Utd)
- 65' · Substitution · Scott Robinson for Andy Winter (Arbroath)
- 65' · Substitution · Ryan Flynn for Scott McGill (Arbroath)
- 75' · Substitution · Jamie Murphy for Ben Summers (Ayr Utd)
- 75' · Substitution · Shaun Want for Kenzie Mitchell (Ayr Utd)
- 79' · Substitution · Cormac Daly for Ryan Dow (Arbroath)
- 79' · Goal · Ross Taylor (Ayr Utd)
- 86' · Substitution · Calvin Beattie for Gavin Reilly (Arbroath)
All-time head-to-head
50 league meetings since 2001: Ayr Utd 22, draws 15, Arbroath 13.
Questions
Who won Ayr Utd vs Arbroath?
Ayr Utd won, 2-0 (Scottish Championship) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026.
When and where is Ayr Utd vs Arbroath?
Sat, 1 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Somerset Park, Ayr, Scottish Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Ayr Utd and Arbroath?
In 50 league meetings since 2001: Ayr Utd 22 wins, 15 draws, Arbroath 13 wins (goals 77-50).