2025–26 Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. season
| 2025–26 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Scott Young |
| Manager | Scott Kellacher |
| Stadium | Caledonian Stadium (Capacity: 7,512) |
| League One | 8th |
| Scottish Cup | TBD |
| League Cup | Group Stage |
| Challenge Cup | TBD |
| Highest home attendance | 2,078 vs. Peterhead (9 August 2025) |
| Lowest home attendance | 1,296 vs. Elgin City (15 July 2025) |
The 2025–26 Inverness Caledonian Thistle season is the club's 32nd season in the SPFL and the club's second consecutive in Scottish League One,[1] following their relegation from the Championship in 2023–24. Due to the club entering administration the season prior, they will start the league with a 5-point deduction.
Fixtures
Friendlies
| 21 June 2025 Friendly | Strathspey Thistle | 1 – 4 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle XI | Grantown-on-Spey |
| 14:00 | Doran  65' |
Gardiner 26' (pen.), Trialist 57' |
Stadium: Seafield Park |
| 25 June 2025 Friendly | Nairn County | 0 – 0 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Nairn |
| 19:30 | Stadium: Station Park |
| 25 June 2025 Friendly | Rothes | 2 – 3 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Rothes |
| 19:30 | Duncan 24', Shepard 65' |
Wotherspoon 37', S. Thompson 68' |
Stadium: Mackessack Park |
| 28 June 2025 Friendly | Clachnacuddin | 1 – 1 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Inverness |
| 13:00 | Anderson 38' |
Wotherspoon 5' (pen.) |
Stadium: Grant Street Park |
| 28 June 2025 Friendly | Forres Mechanics | 4 – 0 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Forres |
| 13:00 | ? 33', Frame 87' |
Stadium: Mosset Park |
| 1 July 2025 Friendly | Partick Thistle | 3 – 2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Glasgow |
| 19:00 | Stanway 50', 53', L. Chalmers 51' |
Trialist 9' 12' |
Stadium: Petershill Park |
| 4 July 2025 Friendly | Wick Academy | P – P | Inverness Caledonian Thistle XI | Wick |
| 19:30 | Stadium: Upper Bignold | |||
| Note: Postponed due to waterlogged pitch | ||||
| 5 July 2025 Aaron Doran Testimonial | Inverness Caledonian Thistle XI | 0 – 2 | Ross County XI | Inverness |
| 14:00 | Hale 7', 45' |
Stadium: Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 2,000 |
| 9 July 2025 Friendly | Banks o' Dee | 1 – 3 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Aberdeen |
| 19:00 | Hunter 78' |
Wotherspoon 27', Allan 60' (pen.), 62' |
Stadium: Spain Park |
League
| 2 August 2025 1 | Kelty Hearts | 0 – 3 | Inverness CT | Kelty |
| 15:00 | Report | Mckay 4', Longstaff 60' |
Stadium: New Central Park Attendance: 613 |
| 9 August 2025 2 | Inverness CT | 2 – 0 | Peterhead | Caledonian Stadium |
| 15:00 | Wotherspoon 39', Sole 55' |
Report | Attendance: 2,078 |
| 16 August 2025 3 | Inverness CT | 1 – 2 | Stenhousemuir | Caledonian Stadium |
| 15:00 | Allan 22' (pen.) |
Report | Aitken 35' (pen.), Taylor 81' |
Attendance: 1,927 |
| 23 August 2025 4 | Montrose | v | Inverness CT | Links Park |
| 15:00 | Report |
| 30 August 2025 5 | Inverness CT | v | Alloa Athletic | Caledonian Stadium |
| 15:00 |
| 13 September 2025 6 | Cove Rangers | v | Inverness CT | Balmoral Stadium |
| 17:30 | ||||
| Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live BBC Alba broadcast. | ||||
| 20 September 2025 7 | Queen of the South | v | Inverness CT | Palmerston Park |
| 15:00 |
| 27 September 2025 8 | Inverness CT | v | East Fife | Caledonian Stadium |
| 15:00 |
| 4 October 2025 9 | Hamilton Academical | v | Inverness CT | Broadwood Stadium |
| 15:00 |
| 18 October 2025 10 | Inverness CT | v | Kelty Hearts | Caledonian Stadium |
| 15:00 |
| 25 October 2025 11 | Peterhead | v | Inverness CT | Balmoor Stadium |
| 15:00 |
Scottish Cup
League Cup
As with other sides that failed to qualify for European Competition, Inverness will be drawn into the Premier Sports Cup Group Stage on 28 May 2025. They were drawn into Group F with St Johnstone and Raith Rovers of the Championship and Elgin City and East Kilbride of League Two.
| 15 July 2025 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 2 – 0 | Elgin City | Inverness |
| 19:45 | Mckay 31', Longstaff 39' |
Report | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 1,296 |
| 19 July 2025 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 0 – 1 | St Johnstone | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Report | Ikepazu 90' |
Stadium: Caledonian Stadium Attendance: 1,585 |
| 22 July 2025 | East Kilbride | 2 – 6 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | East Kilbride |
| 19:45 | Devine (o.g.) 17', Robertson 87' |
Report | Mckay 25', Allan 48',Longstaff 51', 57',MacLeod 54',Stewart 62', |
Stadium: K-Park Training Academy Attendance: 568 |
| 26 July 2025 | Raith Rovers | 5 – 1 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Kirkcaldy |
| 15:00 | Easton 5', 7', 64', Hamilton 36',Savage 90' (o.g.) |
Report | Wotherspoon 58' |
Stadium: Stark's Park Attendance: 1,032 |
Challenge Cup
| 12 August 2025 1 | Elgin City | 1 – 4 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Borough Briggs |
| 19:45 | Gallagher 85' |
Report | Bavidge 47', 90+5' (pen.), R. Thompson 63' (pen.) |
Attendance: 852 |
| 26 August 2025 2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Aberdeen B | Caledonian Stadium |
| 19:45 |
| 6 September 2025 3 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Stirling Albion | Caledonian Stadium |
| 15:00 |
| 23 September 2025 4 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Dundee B | Caledonian Stadium |
| 19:45 |
| 11 October 2025 5 | Forfar Athletic | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Station Park |
| 15:00 |
| 11 November 2025 6 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Dundee United B | Caledonian Stadium |
| 19:45 |
North of Scotland Cup
| 6 August 2025 North of Scotland Cup | Inverness Caledonian Thistle XI | 6 – 0 | Lossiemouth | Lossiemouth |
| 19:45 | R. Thompson 18', Gardiner 51', 54' |
Stadium: Grant Park |
| 20 August 2025 North of Scotland Cup Quarter final | Strathspey Thistle | 0 – 6 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle XI | Inverness |
| 19:30 | R. Thompson 10', 43', Robertson 40' |
Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 3 September 2025 North of Scotland Cup Semi final | Forres Mechanics | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle XI | TBC |
| 20:00 | Stadium: TBC |
First Team statistics
League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Peterhead | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 3 | |
| 7 | East Fife | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 3 | |
| 8 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 1[a] | |
| 9 | Montrose | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 1 | Qualification for the League One play-offs |
| 10 | Cove Rangers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 | Relegation to League Two |
Updated to match(es) played on 16 August 2025. Source: [2]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).[3]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).[3]
Notes:
- ^ Inverness Caledonian Thistle were deducted five points for entering administration during the previous season.
League Cup Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | STJ | RAI | ICT | EKB | ELG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Johnstone | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | +13 | 12 | Qualification for the second round | — | 3–1 | — | — | 8–0 | |
| 2 | Raith Rovers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 6 | — | — | 5–1 | 2–4 | — | ||
| 3 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 6 | 0–1 | — | — | — | 2–0 | ||
| 4 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 6 | 1–3 | — | 2–6 | — | — | ||
| 5 | Elgin City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 19 | −17 | 0 | — | 1–5 | — | 1–4 | — |
Source: [4]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[5]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[5]
Challenge Cup Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montrose | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 3 | Advance to Second round |
| 2 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 3 | East Fife | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 4 | Dundee United B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 13 August 2025. Source: SPFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding qualification).[6]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding qualification).[6]
Current Squad
| No. | Name | Position | Nationality | Place of birth | Date of birth | Previous Club | Date Acquired | Fee | Contract end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||
| Szymon Rebilas | GK | 
|
Academy | 2 August 2024 | Trainee | 31 May 2028 | |||
| Logan Ross | GK | 
|
24 April 2004 | Ross County
|
16 June 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | ||
| Ross Munro | GK |
|
Inverness | 1 April 2000 | Falkirk
|
17 June 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| Defenders | |||||||||
| Danny Devine | CB | .svg.png){kind=small}
|
Belfast | 7 September 1992 | Dunfermline Athletic
|
17 August 2020 | Free | 31 May 2027 | |
| Matthew Strachan | CB |
|
Inverness | 3 June 2005 | Academy | 11 July 2022 | Trainee | 31 May 2026 | |
| Jack Walker | CB |
|
Inverness | 11 January 2006 | Academy | 2 August 2024 | Trainee | 31 May 2026 | |
| Ben Gardiner | CB |
|
Inverness | Academy | 20 June 2025 | Trainee | 31 May 2027 | ||
| Remi Savage | CB | 
|
Liverpool | 26 October 2001 | Newcastle United
|
25 January 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| Ross Millen | RB |
|
Glasgow | 28 September 1994 | Morecambe
|
19 June 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| James Clark | RB |
|
Fort William | Academy | 20 June 2025 | Trainee | 31 May 2027 | ||
| Jake Davidson | CB |
|
Stirling | 6 October 2000 | Queen's Park
|
16 June 2023 | Free | 31 January 2026 | |
| Mitchell Robertson | CB |
|
18 February 2005 | Celtic
|
1 August 2025 | Loan | 31 May 2025 | ||
| Midfielders | |||||||||
| Adam Mackinnon | CM |
|
Stornoway | 30 April 2003 | Ross County
|
2 August 2024 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| Shae Keogh | CM |
|
Inverness | 11 April 2007 | Academy | 2 August 2024 | Trainee | 31 May 2028 | |
| Ben Corner | CM |
|
Fort William | 2007 | Academy | 2 August 2024 | Trainee | 31 May 2028 | |
| Calum MacLeod | DM |
|
Inverness | 25 May 2006 | Academy | 1 July 2023 | Trainee | 31 May 2027 | |
| Sam Reid | CM |
|
Academy | Trainee | 31 May 2027 | ||||
| Robbie Thompson | AM |
|
Inverness | 26 April 2004 | Academy | 1 July 2021 | Trainee | 31 May 2026 | |
| Sam Thompson | CM |
|
Inverness | Academy | 20 June 2025 | Trainee | 31 May 2027 | ||
| Paul Allan | CM |
|
Dunfermline | 7 February 2000 | Dunfermline Athletic
|
24 August 2024 | Free | 31 May 2027 | |
| Joe Chalmers | CM |
|
Glasgow | 3 January 1994 | Dunfermline Athletic
|
18 June 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| Jordan Alonge | AM |
|
London | 1 January 1999 | Forres Mechanics
|
3 July 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| Alfie Stewart | CM |
|
Newtonhill | 31 July 2006 | Aberdeen
|
15 July 2025 | Loan | January 2026 | |
| Forwards | |||||||||
| Billy Mckay | ST |
|
Corby
|
22 October 1988 | Ross County
|
1 July 2021 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| Luis Longstaff | RW |
|
Darlington | 24 February 2001 | Cove Rangers
|
20 July 2023 | Free | 31 May 2027 | |
| David Wotherspoon | ST | .svg.png){kind=small}
|
Perth
|
16 January 1990 | Dunfermline Athletic
|
24 June 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | |
| Liam Sole | RW |
|
Watford | 21 December 1999 | Livingston
|
7 July 2025 | Loan | January 2026 | |
| Alfie Bavidge | ST |
|
Aberdeen | 11 April 2006 | Aberdeen
|
1 August 2025 | Loan | 31 May 2026 | |
| Chanka Zimba | ST | 
|
29 December 2001 | Marine
|
1 August 2025 | Free | 31 May 2026 | ||
League Goalscorers
(As of match played 9 August 2025, vs. Peterhead)
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | David Wotherspoon
|
2 |
| 2nd | Luis Longstaff
|
1 |
| Billy Mckay
| ||
| Liam Sole
| ||
| 3rd |
Overall Goalscorers
(As of match played 9 August 2025, vs. Peterhead)
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Luis Longstaff
|
4 |
| 2nd | Billy Mckay
|
3 |
| David Wotherspoon
| ||
| 3rd | Paul Allan
|
2 |
| Alfie Bavidge
| ||
| 4th | Calum MacLeod
|
1 |
| Alfie Stewart
| ||
| Liam Sole
| ||
| Robbie Thompson
|
Hat-tricks
| Player | Competition | Score | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Transfers
| Transfers In | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Age* | Pos | From | Fee | Date | Notes |
| Logan Ross
|
21 | GK | Ross County
|
Free | 16 June 2025 | |
| Ross Munro
|
25 | GK | Falkirk
|
Free | 17 June 2025 | |
| Joe Chalmers
|
31 | MF | Dunfermline Athletic
|
Free | 18 June 2025 | |
| Ross Millen
|
30 | DF | Morecambe
|
Free | 19 June 2025 | |
| David Wotherspoon
|
35 | ST | Dunfermline Athletic
|
Free | 24 June 2025 | |
| Jordan Alonge
|
26 | MF | Forres Mechanics
|
Free | 3 July 2025 | |
| Oscar MacIntyre
|
20 | DF | Hibernian
|
Free | 25 July 2025 | |
| Chanka Zimba
|
23 | ST | Marine
|
Free | 1 August 2025 | |
| Transfers Out | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Age* | Pos | To | Fee | Date | Notes |
| Lewis Nicolson
|
21 | DF | Retired | N/A | 22 May 2025 | [7] |
| Ethan Cairns
|
20 | ST | Inverurie Loco Works
|
Free | 31 May 2025 | |
 Musa Dibaga
|
25 | GK | Crusaders
|
Free | 1 June 2025 | |
| Loans In & Returnees | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Age* | Pos | From | Duration | Date In | Date Out | Notes |
| Sam Nixon
|
18 | DF | Forres Mechanics
|
Return | 1 July 2025 | N/A | |
| Liam Sole
|
25 | ST | Livingston
|
Half Season | 7 July 2025 | January 2026 | |
| Alfie Stewart
|
18 | MF | Aberdeen
|
Half Season | 15 July 2025 | January 2026 | |
| Alfie Bavidge
|
19 | ST | Aberdeen
|
Season | 1 August 2025 | 31 May 2026 | |
| Mitchell Robertson
|
20 | DF | Celtic
|
Season | 1 August 2025 | 31 May 2026 | |
| Loans Out & Returns | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Age* | Pos | To | Duration | Date Out | Date In | Notes |
| Connall Ewan
|
19 | DF | Ross County
|
Return | 1 July 2025 | N/A | |
| James Nolan
|
19 | DF | Manchester United
|
Return | 1 July 2025 | N/A | |
| Alfie Stewart
|
18 | MF | Aberdeen
|
Return | 1 July 2025 | N/A | |
| Keith Bray
|
19 | MF | Dunfermline Athletic
|
Return | 1 July 2025 | N/A | |
| Ben Brannan
|
18 | DF | Kilmarnock
|
Return | 1 July 2025 | N/A | |
| Sam Nixon
|
19 | DF | Forres Mechanics
|
Half Season | 6 August 2025 | January 2026 | |
| Shae Keogh
|
18 | ST | Brora Rangers
|
Half Season | 20 August 2025 | January 2026 | |
*at time of transfer
References
- ^ "League One survival up there with Scottish Cup triumph, says Caley Jags head coach". Inverness Courier. 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ "League One Table". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF). SPFL. pp. 38–39. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ "Summary - League Cup". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Format". SPFL. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF). SPFL. pp. 38–39. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ "Caley Thistle youngster steps away from football due to injuries". Inverness Courier. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-22.