About us
East Stirlingshire Football Club currently participate in the Scottish Lowland League and play their home matches at Oxhilview Park in Larbert. The club's origins can be traced back to 1880, when a local cricket club in the village of Bainsford, near Falkirk, formed a football team called Bainsford Britannia. The club, as East Stirlingshire, was elected to the Scottish Football League in 1900, just ten years after the Scottish League was established, and "the Shire" have competed in the league system in each subsequent season.
The club has once won the Scottish League's Division 2, in 1931-32, and in 1962-63 finished runners-up, earning promotion to Division 1 on each occasion. This twice-achieved elevation to the top flight lasted for the minimum possible period but both successes remain historical highlights, a proud part of the club's splendid inheritance.
Explore the Shire
Discover everything East Stirlingshire Football Club has to offer. From current season match reports, latest news and player profiles to aspects of the club's history, you'll find it all here. We hope you will stay connected with the Shire!
Season Tickets & Pay-at-the-gate
Find out how to purchase tickets and become a member of the club.
Our commitment
East Stirlingshire Football Club is committed to fostering a strong connection with our local community in Dundee, United Kingdom. We aim to deliver exciting football, develop young talent, and provide a welcoming environment for all fans. We strive for excellence both on and off the pitch.
The shire community
We are more than just a football club; we are a community. East Stirlingshire Football Club welcomes fans of all ages and backgrounds. Join us in supporting the Shire!
"The Shire have survived many difficult times during the past 100 years and that says a great deal about the dedication of club officials and the tremendous loyalty shown by their supporters."
Willie Harkness, SFA President, 1981
"Just win.""
Sir Alex Ferguson's blunt message of support to ESFC on 15 May 2004.
“Re-signing for East Stirling was an easy decision to make as the manager here gave me a chance to make it at senior level in football 18 months ago. It's not as though I am not interested in progressing or anything like that but if I am to leave, I would like East Stirling to get a transfer fee as a reward for taking a chance on me as opposed to me just leaving."
East Stirlingshire captain Kevin Turner demonstrates laudable loyalty, 1 February 2013
Contact us
Location
Dundee, United Kingdom