Arbroath co-manager David Gold says the club would continue to field part-time players if they gain promotion to the Scottish Premiership.
What's at stake?
The Gayfield side trails 1-0 from the first leg of the play-off quarter-final against Dunfermline Athletic. Gold believes an evolution to a 'hybrid' model, with some additional full-time and loan players, would make most sense for the Angus club if they complete back-to-back promotions.
Current standing
As of 28 Jun 2026, Arbroath stands 3rd in the Championship with 52 points from 36 games, 25 points behind leaders ST Johnstone.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 3rd |
| Points | 52 |
| Recent form | DDWLL |
Player retention
Gold thinks rewarding players who have contributed to the club's success is essential. He cited captain Tam O'Brien, who has a good job and is now 34, as an example of a player who deserves a shot at the Premiership.
What comes next?
The winner of the tie will face Partick Thistle in the semi-final next week, before the final against whichever side finishes second bottom of the Premiership. Arbroath's last result was a 0-0 draw against Dunfermline on 2026-05-08. The club has scored 43 goals and conceded 41 this season, with a goal difference of +2.
