Arbroath's promotion dream is still on despite a heartbreaking late defeat to Kilmarnock. The Lichties were 12 minutes away from going into the final day with the title in their hands.
What happened?
Arbroath's social media team summed up the mood with a single word: *f****. Dick Campbell's side were on the brink of history when James Craigen put them in front at Rugby Park. But Ash Taylor rescued it for Killie with an equaliser on 78 minutes and Blair Alston won it with a fine finish in stoppage time.
Why it matters for Arbroath
The defeat was a sickener for Arbroath, but they are guaranteed second place in the Championship. They will play either Inverness, Partick Thistle or Raith Rovers in the playoff semi-final. Their recent form has been patchy, with a record of 0W-3D-2L in their last 5 games. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 3rd in Championship, 52 pts, 13W-13D-10L from 36 games | | Goals this season | 43 scored, 41 conceded (+2 goal difference) | | Title race | 25 points behind leaders ST Johnstone | | Last result | Arbroath 0-0 Dunfermline (2026-05-08) |
What comes next?
Arbroath will look to regroup and focus on the playoffs. They have a strong squad and will be confident of earning promotion. Their fans will be hoping for a better outcome in the playoffs. As of 25 Jun 2026, Arbroath's league standing is 3rd in Championship, 52 pts, 13W-13D-10L from 36 games, with a recent form of DDWLL.
