Dalbeattie Star F.C.

Dalbeattie Star F.C. are senior football club currently playing in the South of Scotland Football League. Founded in 1905, the club play their home matches at Islecroft Stadium, Dalbeattie.

As a senior team in Scotland they are eligible to play in the Scottish Cup.

In 2008–09 they reached the Third Round of the Cup, defeating Lossiemouth FC 5−1 at home, and then Selkirk FC 6−0 at home, before losing to Highland League side Forres Mechanics 2−4 after extra time, following a very creditable 2–2 draw at Mosset Park, Forres

In 2009/10 season the Star finished runners-up behind Threave Rovers and the Castle Douglas side prevailed again in the 2010/11 season. Although pushed all the way, a 0-2 home defeat by Threave in the penultimate game of the season tipped the title race in favour of the champions. In the 2010/11 Scottish Cup, Star defeated Hawick Royal Albert 3-0 in the first round before losing to Highland League side Deveronvale 1-0 at Princess Royal Park.In 2011/12 they lost in the first round of the Scottish Cup 6-1 at home to Inverurie Loco Works. Also in 2011/12 the Star won the South of Scotland league for the first time since 1988/89 finishing the league season unbeaten, winning 21 of the 24 matches. The title was clinched with a 1-1 draw away to Threave Rovers the defending champions. As well as the league, the Star also won four cups, Challenge Cup, League Cup, Potts Cup and the Haig Gordon Cup, meaning 2011/12 was one of the best ever in the clubs history. At the South of Scotland League AGM the Star received a further two trophies - one for the best overall club in the South and one for the fair play award. However days after the end of the season manager Paul Laurie resigned due to health reasons. Paul had been plagued with back problems for a number of years and though the club was shocked by the decision, he left with the best wishes of everyone. On 8 June John MacBeth was appointed player/manager. The 27 year old's contract had ran out at Annan Athletic and having had a successful spell at Islecroft a few years ago, he could prove to be a wise acquisition.