Arbroath's winless streak in the Scottish Championship continues after a 2-0 defeat to Partick Thistle. The match saw a significant turning point with Scott Allan's red card on the 50-minute mark.
What happened?
The former Hibs midfielder was sent off for two tackles in the space of 30 seconds, which manager Dick Campbell admitted was out of frustration. The ten men could not hold on for a point against the Jags, with Anton Dowds and Cole McKinnon scoring in the last four minutes.
Why it matters for Arbroath
This loss leaves Arbroath winless after six matches, already looking like a team fighting relegation. As of our last update on 26 Jun 2026, Arbroath stands at 3rd in the Championship with 52 points from 36 games, having scored 43 goals and conceded 41. Their recent form has been DDWLL, with the last result being a 0-0 draw against Dunfermline on 2026-05-08.
What comes next?
Manager Dick Campbell expressed disappointment but acknowledged Partick Thistle's superiority in the match. He also noted that Scott Allan's role is to create, not to tackle, and the red card was a stupid mistake. The team will need to regroup and focus on their next match to break the winless streak. | Stat | Value | | League Standing | 3rd in Championship | | Points | 52 | | Goals Scored | 43 | | Goals Conceded | 41 | | Recent Form | DDWLL | | Last Result | 0-0 vs Dunfermline (2026-05-08) |
The challenge ahead for Arbroath is significant, with the title race seeing them 25 points behind leaders ST Johnstone.
