Spartans F.C.

Spartans F.C.

Spartans Football Club are a Scottish football club from Edinburgh. They are managed by Dougie Samuel and Neil Irvine. They were formed in 1951 by ex-players of Edinburgh University and the original intention was to field a team of graduates of the University, however they have players from elsewhere as well. They play at Ainslie Park Stadium and wear white shirts, red shorts and white socks.

The Senior team plays in the East of Scotland Football League, becoming one of its most successful clubs from the 1970s onwards and are the reigning Premier Division champions. They have been allowed to play in the qualifying rounds of the Scottish Cup since 1978 and have qualified for the Cup proper on several occasions.

Spartans had their top amateur side accepted into the Junior set up in 2009. In their first season they finished 2nd, just 2 points off the top slot and only promotion place. The Junior side is managed by Alex Cunningham.

As well as the Senior and Junior teams Spartans also have a Saturday Amateur side, a Sunday Amateur side and several Women's team including the top level team which plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League.