Ayr United host Ross County in the Scotland Championship on 21 February 2026, Saturday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 15:00 UK Time.
Ayr United return to Somerset Park after a 2-1 home win over Raith Rovers, a result that strengthened their position following a mixed January. Ross County arrive on the back of a narrow 0-1 defeat at home to Queen’s Park, having alternated between resilience and vulnerability in recent weeks.
Recent head to head meetings have been competitive, including a 3-3 draw in November and a 1-1 stalemate earlier in the season. With both sides chasing consistency, this Scotland Championship fixture carries significance for momentum as much as points.
Ayr United edged Raith Rovers 2-1 in their latest home outing, responding well after a 2-1 defeat away to Partick Thistle. That win followed a 1-1 draw against Airdrieonians and another 1-1 result at Morton, reflecting a side that has remained difficult to break down.
At Somerset Park, Ayr have avoided defeat in four of their last five league matches. They scored in four of those games, though defensive control has not always been secure, as seen in the 2-4 loss to St Johnstone in December.
Across their recent fixtures, Ayr have combined attacking intent with moments of defensive uncertainty. Matches involving them have often been finely balanced rather than one sided.
Ross County were beaten 0-1 by Queen’s Park last time out, just days after securing a 1-0 win against the same opponent away from home. That contrast highlights their inconsistency in execution.
Away from Dingwall, results have varied sharply. They earned a 1-0 victory at Airdrieonians but also suffered heavy defeats earlier in the campaign, including a 6-0 loss at Raith Rovers and a 3-0 reverse at Arbroath.
In four of their last five league matches overall, Ross County have either won or lost by a single goal. Their approach has been pragmatic, yet maintaining defensive structure over ninety minutes has proven challenging.
The first prediction for this fixture is Draw at 3.30 odds. Two of the last three meetings between these sides ended level, and both teams have shown a tendency to remain competitive without fully asserting dominance. With Ayr strong at home and Ross County capable of grinding out results, a shared outcome looks plausible.
Under 2.5 goals priced at 1.95 odds is a value bet. Ayr have seen three of their last five league matches finish with two goals or fewer, while Ross County have been involved in several tight contests decided by fine margins. A cautious tactical approach from both sides could limit clear cut chances.
The correct score prediction is 1-1 offered at 7.00 odds. Ayr have drawn 1-1 twice in their last four matches, and a previous meeting between these clubs this season ended with the same scoreline. Given the balance in recent performances, another evenly matched encounter finishing level appears realistic.
| Ayr United | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 35 | 35 |
| Wins | 8 | 8 |
| Draws | 15 | 10 |
| Loss | 12 | 17 |
| Goals For | 38 | 34 |
| Goals Against | 46 | 54 |
| Ayr United | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 17 | 17 |
| Wins | 4 | 2 |
| Draws | 7 | 7 |
| Loss | 6 | 8 |
| Goals For | 17 | 10 |
| Goals Against | 21 | 26 |
|
25.04.26
|
Airdrieonians Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Ross County Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
11.04.26
|
Ayr United Arbroath |
1-0 |
|
07.04.26
|
Ayr United Dunfermline |
0-3 |
|
04.04.26
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
1-1 |
|
27.03.26
|
Raith Rovers Ayr United |
3-0 |
|
21.03.26
|
Ayr United Morton |
0-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
Queen's Park Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
10.03.26
|
Ayr United Queen's Park |
1-2 |
|
03.03.26
|
Arbroath Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
St Johnstone Ayr United |
3-1 |
|
24.02.26
|
Ayr United Inverness CT |
1-2 |
|
21.02.26
|
Ayr United Ross County |
0-0 |
|
17.02.26
|
St Johnstone Ayr United (Penalties:4 - 5) |
3-3 |
|
31.01.26
|
Ayr United Raith Rovers |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Dundee United Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
13.01.26
|
Ayr United Stranraer |
4-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Ayr United Airdrieonians |
1-1 |
|
27.12.25
|
Morton Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Dunfermline Ayr United |
2-3 |
|
12.12.25
|
Ayr United St Johnstone |
2-4 |
|
09.12.25
|
Ayr United Peterhead |
2-1 |
|
06.12.25
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
0-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Ayr United Turriff United |
3-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Airdrieonians Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
15.11.25
|
Ayr United Arbroath |
1-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Ross County Ayr United |
3-3 |
|
31.10.25
|
Ayr United Dunfermline |
0-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Queen's Park Ayr United |
0-0 |
|
21.10.25
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
18.10.25
|
Ayr United Morton |
2-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
Raith Rovers Ayr United |
0-2 |
|
04.10.25
|
St Johnstone Ayr United |
0-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Ayr United Airdrieonians |
4-2 |
|
23.09.25
|
Dunfermline Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-1 |
|
30.08.25
|
Ayr United Queen's Park |
1-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
Morton Ayr United |
2-2 |
|
16.08.25
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
09.08.25
|
Ayr United Raith Rovers |
0-1 |
|
01.08.25
|
Arbroath Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
27.07.25
|
St Mirren Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
22.07.25
|
Ayr United Forfar Athletic |
3-0 |
|
19.07.25
|
Ayr United Arbroath |
4-0 |
|
15.07.25
|
Annan Athletic Ayr United |
1-6 |
|
04.07.25
|
Kilmarnock Ayr United |
1-0 |
|
01.07.25
|
Spartans Ayr United |
3-2 |
|
09.05.25
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
0-2 |
|
06.05.25
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
11.04.26
|
Ayr United Arbroath |
1-0 |
|
07.04.26
|
Ayr United Dunfermline |
0-3 |
|
04.04.26
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Ayr United Morton |
0-1 |
|
10.03.26
|
Ayr United Queen's Park |
1-2 |
|
24.02.26
|
Ayr United Inverness CT |
1-2 |
|
21.02.26
|
Ayr United Ross County |
0-0 |
|
31.01.26
|
Ayr United Raith Rovers |
2-1 |
|
13.01.26
|
Ayr United Stranraer |
4-1 |
|
10.01.26
|
Ayr United Airdrieonians |
1-1 |
|
12.12.25
|
Ayr United St Johnstone |
2-4 |
|
09.12.25
|
Ayr United Peterhead |
2-1 |
|
06.12.25
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
0-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Ayr United Turriff United |
3-0 |
|
15.11.25
|
Ayr United Arbroath |
1-1 |
|
31.10.25
|
Ayr United Dunfermline |
0-1 |
|
18.10.25
|
Ayr United Morton |
2-1 |
|
27.09.25
|
Ayr United Airdrieonians |
4-2 |
|
13.09.25
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-1 |
|
30.08.25
|
Ayr United Queen's Park |
1-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
Ayr United Raith Rovers |
0-1 |
|
22.07.25
|
Ayr United Forfar Athletic |
3-0 |
|
19.07.25
|
Ayr United Arbroath |
4-0 |
|
09.05.25
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
0-2 |
|
26.04.25
|
Ayr United Queen's Park |
2-2 |
|
11.04.25
|
Ayr United Falkirk |
1-1 |
|
29.03.25
|
Ayr United Dunfermline |
3-0 |
|
22.03.25
|
Ayr United Hamilton Academical |
1-1 |
|
01.03.25
|
Ayr United Airdrieonians |
4-1 |
|
22.02.25
|
Ayr United Livingston |
1-2 |
|
07.02.25
|
Ayr United Hibernian |
0-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
2-1 |
|
04.01.25
|
Ayr United Raith Rovers |
3-0 |
|
28.12.24
|
Ayr United Morton |
0-0 |
|
14.12.24
|
Ayr United Falkirk |
5-2 |
|
30.11.24
|
Ayr United Morton |
2-0 |
|
23.11.24
|
Ayr United Dunfermline |
1-0 |
|
16.11.24
|
Ayr United Queen's Park |
3-2 |
|
19.10.24
|
Ayr United Livingston |
1-2 |
|
12.10.24
|
Ayr United Peterhead |
2-1 |
|
28.09.24
|
Ayr United Morton |
1-0 |
|
14.09.24
|
Ayr United Partick Thistle |
1-1 |
|
08.09.24
|
Ayr United Raith Rovers |
3-2 |
|
24.08.24
|
Ayr United Raith Rovers |
2-0 |
|
17.08.24
|
Ayr United Hamilton Academical |
3-2 |
|
09.08.24
|
Ayr United Airdrieonians |
5-0 |
|
27.07.24
|
Ayr United Buckie Thistle |
3-2 |
|
16.07.24
|
Ayr United Falkirk |
1-0 |
|
11.07.24
|
Ayr United Kilmarnock |
3-2 |
|
05.07.24
|
Ayr United Celtic |
1-1 |
|
25.04.26
|
Airdrieonians Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Ross County Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
27.03.26
|
Raith Rovers Ayr United |
3-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Queen's Park Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
03.03.26
|
Arbroath Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
St Johnstone Ayr United |
3-1 |
|
17.02.26
|
St Johnstone Ayr United (Penalties:4 - 5) |
3-3 |
|
24.01.26
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Dundee United Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
27.12.25
|
Morton Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Dunfermline Ayr United |
2-3 |
|
22.11.25
|
Airdrieonians Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Ross County Ayr United |
3-3 |
|
25.10.25
|
Queen's Park Ayr United |
0-0 |
|
21.10.25
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
Raith Rovers Ayr United |
0-2 |
|
04.10.25
|
St Johnstone Ayr United |
0-0 |
|
23.09.25
|
Dunfermline Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
Morton Ayr United |
2-2 |
|
16.08.25
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
01.08.25
|
Arbroath Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
27.07.25
|
St Mirren Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
15.07.25
|
Annan Athletic Ayr United |
1-6 |
|
04.07.25
|
Kilmarnock Ayr United |
1-0 |
|
01.07.25
|
Spartans Ayr United |
3-2 |
|
06.05.25
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
02.05.25
|
Airdrieonians Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
18.04.25
|
Livingston Ayr United |
5-0 |
|
05.04.25
|
Raith Rovers Ayr United |
1-0 |
|
15.03.25
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
08.03.25
|
Morton Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
04.03.25
|
Queen's Park Ayr United |
2-3 |
|
15.02.25
|
Falkirk Ayr United |
2-2 |
|
01.02.25
|
Hamilton Academical Ayr United |
0-2 |
|
18.01.25
|
Broxburn Athletic Ayr United |
0-8 |
|
14.01.25
|
Dunfermline Ayr United |
0-2 |
|
21.12.24
|
Livingston Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
07.12.24
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
1-0 |
|
12.11.24
|
East Kilbride Ayr United |
3-2 |
|
08.11.24
|
Morton Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
01.11.24
|
Raith Rovers Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
26.10.24
|
Airdrieonians Ayr United |
0-1 |
|
05.10.24
|
Falkirk Ayr United |
2-0 |
|
21.09.24
|
Queen's Park Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
31.08.24
|
Dunfermline Ayr United |
1-1 |
|
03.08.24
|
Hamilton Academical Ayr United |
0-2 |
|
23.07.24
|
Stenhousemuir Ayr United |
1-4 |
|
20.07.24
|
Dundee United Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
02.07.24
|
East Kilbride Ayr United |
2-4 |
|
27.04.24
|
Partick Thistle Ayr United |
0-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Ross County Morton |
4-0 |
|
18.04.26
|
Ross County Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
10.04.26
|
Queen's Park Ross County |
1-0 |
|
04.04.26
|
Ross County Airdrieonians |
0-4 |
|
27.03.26
|
Partick Thistle Ross County |
3-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Ross County Dunfermline |
2-2 |
|
14.03.26
|
St Johnstone Ross County |
1-0 |
|
07.03.26
|
Arbroath Ross County |
0-0 |
|
03.03.26
|
Dunfermline Ross County |
3-0 |
|
28.02.26
|
Ross County Raith Rovers |
2-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Ayr United Ross County |
0-0 |
|
14.02.26
|
Ross County Queen's Park |
0-1 |
|
03.02.26
|
Queen's Park Ross County |
0-1 |
|
31.01.26
|
Morton Ross County |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Airdrieonians Ross County |
0-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Motherwell Ross County |
1-0 |
|
13.01.26
|
St Johnstone Ross County |
2-0 |
|
09.01.26
|
Ross County Partick Thistle |
2-0 |
|
27.12.25
|
Ross County St Johnstone |
0-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Ross County Arbroath |
0-2 |
|
13.12.25
|
Raith Rovers Ross County |
6-0 |
|
09.12.25
|
Ross County Celtic II |
4-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Ross County Airdrieonians |
1-2 |
|
29.11.25
|
Banks O' Dee Ross County |
0-2 |
|
15.11.25
|
Ross County Morton |
0-3 |
|
08.11.25
|
Ross County Ayr United |
3-3 |
|
01.11.25
|
Arbroath Ross County |
3-0 |
|
25.10.25
|
Ross County Dunfermline |
3-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Partick Thistle Ross County |
1-0 |
|
11.10.25
|
St Johnstone Ross County |
0-0 |
|
04.10.25
|
Ross County Raith Rovers |
2-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Morton Ross County |
1-1 |
|
20.09.25
|
Ross County Queen's Park |
1-2 |
|
13.09.25
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-1 |
|
06.09.25
|
Ross County Arbroath |
1-2 |
|
30.08.25
|
Dunfermline Ross County |
2-2 |
|
23.08.25
|
Ross County Partick Thistle |
1-3 |
|
08.08.25
|
Ross County St Johnstone |
0-1 |
|
02.08.25
|
Airdrieonians Ross County |
2-2 |
|
26.07.25
|
Ross County Partick Thistle |
1-3 |
|
22.07.25
|
Ross County Edinburgh City |
8-0 |
|
19.07.25
|
Queen of the South Ross County |
0-1 |
|
12.07.25
|
Stranraer Ross County (Penalties:6 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
08.07.25
|
Clachnacuddin Ross County |
0-2 |
|
26.05.25
|
Ross County Livingston |
2-4 |
|
22.05.25
|
Livingston Ross County |
1-1 |
|
18.05.25
|
Ross County Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
14.05.25
|
Dundee FC Ross County |
1-1 |
|
10.05.25
|
St Johnstone Ross County |
2-1 |
|
03.05.25
|
Ross County Hearts |
1-3 |
|
25.04.26
|
Ross County Morton |
4-0 |
|
18.04.26
|
Ross County Ayr United |
2-1 |
|
04.04.26
|
Ross County Airdrieonians |
0-4 |
|
21.03.26
|
Ross County Dunfermline |
2-2 |
|
28.02.26
|
Ross County Raith Rovers |
2-0 |
|
14.02.26
|
Ross County Queen's Park |
0-1 |
|
09.01.26
|
Ross County Partick Thistle |
2-0 |
|
27.12.25
|
Ross County St Johnstone |
0-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Ross County Arbroath |
0-2 |
|
09.12.25
|
Ross County Celtic II |
4-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Ross County Airdrieonians |
1-2 |
|
15.11.25
|
Ross County Morton |
0-3 |
|
08.11.25
|
Ross County Ayr United |
3-3 |
|
25.10.25
|
Ross County Dunfermline |
3-2 |
|
04.10.25
|
Ross County Raith Rovers |
2-0 |
|
20.09.25
|
Ross County Queen's Park |
1-2 |
|
06.09.25
|
Ross County Arbroath |
1-2 |
|
23.08.25
|
Ross County Partick Thistle |
1-3 |
|
08.08.25
|
Ross County St Johnstone |
0-1 |
|
26.07.25
|
Ross County Partick Thistle |
1-3 |
|
22.07.25
|
Ross County Edinburgh City |
8-0 |
|
26.05.25
|
Ross County Livingston |
2-4 |
|
18.05.25
|
Ross County Motherwell |
1-1 |
|
03.05.25
|
Ross County Hearts |
1-3 |
|
05.04.25
|
Ross County Aberdeen |
0-1 |
|
30.03.25
|
Ross County Dundee United |
0-1 |
|
01.03.25
|
Ross County Kilmarnock |
1-0 |
|
22.02.25
|
Ross County Dundee FC |
3-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Ross County Hibernian |
1-1 |
|
18.01.25
|
Ross County Livingston |
2-3 |
|
11.01.25
|
Ross County Celtic |
1-4 |
|
29.12.24
|
Ross County Hearts |
2-2 |
|
21.12.24
|
Ross County St Mirren |
1-2 |
|
08.12.24
|
Ross County Rangers |
0-3 |
|
23.11.24
|
Ross County Motherwell |
2-1 |
|
30.10.24
|
Ross County Hibernian |
0-0 |
|
26.10.24
|
Ross County Kilmarnock |
2-1 |
|
06.10.24
|
Ross County Celtic |
1-2 |
|
21.09.24
|
Ross County St Johnstone |
3-3 |
|
14.09.24
|
Ross County Dundee FC |
2-0 |
|
31.08.24
|
Ross County Aberdeen |
0-1 |
|
10.08.24
|
Ross County Dundee United |
1-1 |
|
27.07.24
|
Ross County Stirling Albion |
3-0 |
|
20.07.24
|
Ross County Raith Rovers |
2-1 |
|
26.05.24
|
Ross County Raith Rovers |
4-0 |
|
19.05.24
|
Ross County Aberdeen |
2-2 |
|
11.05.24
|
Ross County Motherwell |
1-5 |
|
04.05.24
|
Ross County Hibernian |
2-1 |
|
14.04.24
|
Ross County Rangers |
3-2 |
|
16.03.24
|
Ross County Hearts |
2-1 |
|
10.04.26
|
Queen's Park Ross County |
1-0 |
|
27.03.26
|
Partick Thistle Ross County |
3-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
St Johnstone Ross County |
1-0 |
|
07.03.26
|
Arbroath Ross County |
0-0 |
|
03.03.26
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Dunfermline Ross County |
3-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Ayr United Ross County |
0-0 |
|
03.02.26
|
Queen's Park Ross County |
0-1 |
|
31.01.26
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Morton Ross County |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Airdrieonians Ross County |
0-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Motherwell Ross County |
1-0 |
|
13.01.26
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St Johnstone Ross County |
2-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Raith Rovers Ross County |
6-0 |
|
29.11.25
|
Banks O' Dee Ross County |
0-2 |
|
01.11.25
|
Arbroath Ross County |
3-0 |
|
18.10.25
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Partick Thistle Ross County |
1-0 |
|
11.10.25
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St Johnstone Ross County |
0-0 |
|
27.09.25
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Morton Ross County |
1-1 |
|
13.09.25
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Ayr United Ross County |
1-1 |
|
30.08.25
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Dunfermline Ross County |
2-2 |
|
02.08.25
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Airdrieonians Ross County |
2-2 |
|
19.07.25
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Queen of the South Ross County |
0-1 |
|
12.07.25
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Stranraer Ross County (Penalties:6 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
08.07.25
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Clachnacuddin Ross County |
0-2 |
|
22.05.25
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Livingston Ross County |
1-1 |
|
14.05.25
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Dundee FC Ross County |
1-1 |
|
10.05.25
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St Johnstone Ross County |
2-1 |
|
26.04.25
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Kilmarnock Ross County |
2-0 |
|
12.04.25
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St Mirren Ross County |
3-2 |
|
15.03.25
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Hearts Ross County |
2-0 |
|
26.02.25
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St Johnstone Ross County |
1-0 |
|
15.02.25
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Motherwell Ross County |
0-3 |
|
02.02.25
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Rangers Ross County |
4-0 |
|
05.01.25
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Kilmarnock Ross County |
0-1 |
|
02.01.25
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Aberdeen Ross County |
1-2 |
|
26.12.24
|
Dundee FC Ross County |
0-3 |
|
14.12.24
|
Hibernian Ross County |
3-1 |
|
30.11.24
|
Celtic Ross County |
5-0 |
|
09.11.24
|
Dundee United Ross County |
3-0 |
|
02.11.24
|
St Mirren Ross County |
0-0 |
|
19.10.24
|
St Johnstone Ross County |
3-0 |
|
28.09.24
|
Hearts Ross County |
1-1 |
|
24.08.24
|
Rangers Ross County |
6-0 |
|
17.08.24
|
Spartans Ross County |
1-0 |
|
03.08.24
|
Motherwell Ross County |
0-0 |
|
23.07.24
|
Hamilton Academical Ross County |
1-2 |
|
13.07.24
|
Stranraer Ross County |
1-3 |
|
09.07.24
|
Clachnacuddin Ross County |
0-6 |
|
06.07.24
|
Brora Rangers Ross County |
1-2 |
|
23.05.24
|
Raith Rovers Ross County |
1-2 |
|
15.05.24
|
St Johnstone Ross County |
1-1 |
|
08.11.2025
|
Ross County Ayr United |
3-3
|
|
13.09.2025
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-1
|
|
18.01.2020
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-0
|
|
19.04.2019
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-3
|
|
26.02.2019
|
Ross County Ayr United |
3-2
|
|
13.09.2025
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-1
|
|
18.01.2020
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-0
|
|
19.04.2019
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-3
|
|
15.12.2018
|
Ayr United Ross County |
3-3
|
|
11.04.2012
|
Ayr United Ross County |
1-3
|
|
29.02.2012
|
Ayr United Ross County |
2-3
|