Ayr United and Partick Thistle Battle to Goalless Draw in Scottish Championship Clash

Championship Rivals Share the Spoils

The spoils were shared at Somerset Park on Saturday as Partick Thistle drew 0-0 with Ayr United in the William Hill Scottish Championship. The match, which took place on 6th December 2025, saw second and third in the table clash, with Thistle aiming to extend the gap between them and the Honest Men to 14 points, whilst also keeping apace with league leaders St Johnstone in the battle for the title.

Match Significance and Title Race Implications

This fixture held considerable importance for both clubs’ promotion ambitions. Partick Thistle entered the match sitting in second position with an opportunity to strengthen their automatic promotion hopes, whilst Ayr United sought to close the gap on their rivals. The encounter represented more than just local bragging rights; it was a crucial point in the Scottish Championship season where every result can shape the final standings.

First Half Action

Thistle were penned into their own half in the opening minutes, as Ayr launched an assault on the Thistle goalmouth, with keeper Josh Clarke forced into an excellent save on seven minutes from Ethan Walker’s powerful effort from inside the box. Despite the early pressure from the home side, Mark Wilson’s men remained firm under the pressure, withstanding the early onslaught to keep things level.

Ben Stanway was at the crux of Thistle’s positive moments, through the midway period, with two close chances in close succession. First, he collected a cross from McPherson, but his close-range effort is saved by Ayr keeper Liam Russell, thanks to a well-executed stop low to his right.

Conclusion and Looking Ahead

The goalless draw leaves both teams with mixed feelings about the result. For Partick Thistle, the point maintains their strong position in second place but represents a missed opportunity to extend their advantage. Ayr United will be encouraged by their defensive solidity against one of the division’s strongest sides. Partick Thistle return to action on Tuesday for the third of four consecutive away trips, travelling to Cove Rangers for a Round of 32 tie in the KDM Evolution Trophy. As the Scottish Championship season progresses, both clubs will need to convert draws into wins if they harbour serious promotion ambitions.