🏆 What to Expect from the 2025/26 Scottish Futsal Super League
- Federico Gennari
- Sep 28
- 4 min read
Seven clubs. A brand-new playoff finish. A champion to be crowned the hard way.
The Scottish Futsal Super League 2025/26 kicks off with more storylines than ever: returning league winners, cup holders out to defend their crown, contenders sharpening their edge, and a new club stepping into the spotlight. This season won’t just be decided by who starts fast—it’ll reward squads that can handle pressure in best-of-three series at the business end.
What’s new this year
Playoffs decide the title: Top four qualify
Best-of-three semi-finals and final (higher-ranked teams get two home legs)
Dalkeith Thistle debut in the Super League
Scottish Cup remains a separate knockout showpiece (SF 26 Apr, Final 7 Jun)
The Contenders & Storylines
PYF Saltires – The benchmark
Last year’s league was PYF’s masterclass—consistency, control, and goals. They fell short in the Scottish Cup final to Joga, a result that will sharpen their motivation. They’ve also just come back from European duty, flying the flag for Scotland—experience that usually pays off when games get tight.
Captain: Kyle Ballingall
Three words: Inclusive • Passionate • Respect
Goal song: Bits & Pieces
Socials: FB Perth Youth Saltires | IG @pyfsaltires | X @pyfsaltires
Futsal Escocia – Ready to climb one more rung
A superb runner-up finish last season and one of the most stable projects in the league. Escocia are well-coached, tough to break down, and quietly confident that they can close the gap on PYF, especially with a playoff format that rewards prepared, repeatable performances.
Captain: Callum Husband
Three words: Full of potential
Goal song: Levels (Avicii)
Socials: FB Futsal Escocia | IG @Futsal_Escocia | X Futsal Escocia
Aberdeen Futsal Academy – The northern push
Aberdeen spent long spells in the title conversation last season before dropping to third late on. That sting can be powerful fuel. Expect a direct, competitive style and a push for a top-two seeding to secure the home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Captain: Grant Campbell
Three words: Refreshed • Competitive • Direct
Goal song: I Predict A Riot
Socials: FB Aberdeen Futsal Academy
Joga Futsal – The cup kings aiming higher
League position didn’t tell the whole story—Joga won the Scottish Cup, beating PYF in the final. Young, competitive and talented, they’ve proven they can win on the biggest domestic stage. With playoffs introduced, their big-game mentality becomes even more dangerous.
Three words: Young • Competitive • Talented
Goal song: Welcome to the Jungle
Socials: FB @jogafutsal | IG @Jogafutsalacademy | X @Jogafutsalacad
Futsal Club 33 – The upward curve
FC33 showed bursts of quality last season and have the look of a team that can disrupt anyone on their day. If they turn narrow defeats into draws and wins, playoff talk won’t be far away.
Captain: Adam Fairweather
Three words: Passionate • Individual • Exciting
Goal song: All I Do Is Win
Socials: FB Futsal Club 33
University of Edinburgh – Young, evolving, fearless
Results were hard to come by last season, but the desire is real and the pathway is clear: improve and learn from the best. With a youthful core, mindset matters—and incremental gains can snowball across a long campaign.
Captain: Zaim Liu
Three words: Young • Passionate • Love
Goal song: We Are Electric
Socials: IG @edinunifutsal
Dalkeith Thistle – The new face
A fresh badge in the Super League, Dalkeith Thistle arrive with energy and ambition. The first objective is clear: compete every week and lay foundations that last. Upsets often come from newly-promoted or debut sides who play without baggage—circle their fixtures.
Captain: Kai Austin
Three words: Ambitious • United • Resilient
Goal song: All I Do Is Win
Socials: FB @Dalkeithcfc | IG @Dalkeiththistlecfc | X @Dalkeithcfc
Why the New Format Changes Everything
Margins get smaller. You’re not just racing to the top; you’re racing to a top-four finish.
Best-of-three rewards squads with depth, focus, and repeatable patterns—teams that can win Plan A and still adapt if Plan B is required.
Seeding matters. Finish higher, and you get two home legs in a series. With familiar courts and local support, that’s a real edge.
Key Dates (Save these)
Full fixtures and weekly updates are posted on scottishfutsal.uk and our social channels.
For Players, Coaches & Clubs
Players – If you’re keen to step into futsal (or return), get in touch. We’ll connect you with the right environment in your area.
Coaches/Clubs – Share photos, short match clips, squads, goals, milestones, and community stories. We’ll amplify them on our channels (and credit you).
Volunteers – From comms to matchday support, futsal grows because people like you get involved. Drop us a message and we’ll find a role that fits.
Contact: sflsecretary@hotmail.com | Website: scottishfutsal.uk
Come and Watch
If you’ve never been to a futsal match, you’re in for pace, precision, and plenty of goals. Bring a friend, pick a team, and be part of a league that’s growing week by week.
🗳️ Fan Poll: Who wins the 2025/26 Super League?
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