# The Spartans F.C. > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/The_Spartans_F.C. > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/The_Spartans_F.C..md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spartans_F.C. > Source revision: 1357051771 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{distinguish|Sparta F.C.|AC Sparta Prague|Sparta Rotterdam}} {{for|the English team known as 'Spartans F.C. between 1880 to 1883|Swindon Town F.C.}}{{About|the men's football club based in Edinburgh|the women's team|Spartans W.F.C.}}{{short description|Association football club in Edinburgh, Scotland}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2015}} {{Use British English|date=June 2015}} {{infobox football club | clubname = The Spartans | shortname = Spartans | image = The_Spartans_F.C._logo.svg | image_size = 200px | fullname = The Spartans Football Club | manager = [Douglas Samuel](/source/Douglas_Samuel) | chairman = Craig Graham | ground = [Ainslie Park](/source/Ainslie_Park), [Edinburgh](/source/Edinburgh) | founded = {{start date and years ago|1951|df=yes}} | capacity = 3,612 (534 seated) | league = {{Scottish football updater|Spartans}} | season = {{Scottish football updater|Spartans2}} | position = {{Scottish football updater|Spartans3}} | pattern_la1 = _macronwyverneco24wr | pattern_b1 = _macronwyverneco24wr | pattern_ra1 = _macronwyverneco24wr | pattern_sh1 = | pattern_so1 = | leftarm1 = FFFFFF | body1 = FFFFFF | rightarm1 = FFFFFF | shorts1 = FF0000 | socks1 = FFFFFF | pattern_la2 = _macronalioth22rbw | pattern_b2 = _macronalioth22rbw | pattern_ra2 = _macronalioth22rbw | pattern_sh2 = | pattern_so2 = | leftarm2 = 0000FF | body2 = 004890 | rightarm2 = 0000FF | shorts2 = 0000FF | socks2 = 0000FF | current = | website = http://www.spartansfc.com/ }} '''The Spartans Football Club''', often known simply as '''Spartans''', are a Scottish [football](/source/Association_football) club based in the [Pilton](/source/Pilton%2C_Edinburgh) area of [Edinburgh](/source/Edinburgh), Scotland. They currently compete in {{Scottish football updater|Spartans}}. They were formed in 1951 by ex-players of [Edinburgh University](/source/Edinburgh_University_A.F.C.), the original intention being that the squad would consist exclusively of [the university](/source/Edinburgh_University)'s graduates. However, the club is now open to players of any background. Spartans play at [Ainslie Park](/source/Ainslie_Park) and wear white shirts, red shorts and white socks.[http://www.spartansfc.com/about/ Club history page], "spartansfc.com" The senior team plays in {{Scottish football updater|Spartans}}, and have been managed by [Douglas Samuel](/source/Douglas_Samuel) since 2012; he is currently the longest-serving manager of an [SPFL](/source/SPFL) club. The Spartans joined the [Lowland League](/source/Lowland_League) in 2013 after playing in the [East of Scotland Football League](/source/East_of_Scotland_Football_League), where it had become one of its most successful clubs from the 1970s onwards. Spartans have been allowed to play in the qualifying rounds of the [Scottish Cup](/source/Scottish_Cup) since 1978 and qualified for the cup proper on several occasions during their junior days. In [2023](/source/2022-23_in_Scottish_football), Spartans were promoted to [Scottish League Two](/source/Scottish_League_Two) after defeating [Albion Rovers](/source/Albion_Rovers_F.C.) in the play-offs. Spartans entered their top amateur side into the [SJFA East Region junior](/source/Scottish_Junior_Football_Association) setup in 2009, but withdrew in 2013. Spartans also have an Under-20 squad in the Lowlands U20s Development League, a Saturday amateur side, a Sunday amateur side and several women's teams, including [The Spartans W.F.C](/source/Spartans_W.F.C.). Spartans chairman Craig Graham was appointed [MBE](/source/Order_of_the_British_Empire) in 2017 for his service to the community of North Edinburgh.{{Cite web|title=Spartans Chairman awarded an MBE|url=https://www.spartanscfa.com/latest-news/archive/spartans-chairman-craig-graham-awarded-mbe|access-date=2020-08-02|website=www.spartanscfa.com|language=en}} == Foundation and early history (1951–1976) == The Spartans Football Club was established by two former Edinburgh University players, Elliot Wardlaw and Jimmy Beaumont, in the summer of 1951 and immediately joined the East of Scotland League. The club was originally formed for former university and college footballers but the constitution now allows “other interested parties” to join. In the 1971–72 season, Spartans won the East of Scotland League championship for the first time in its history. In 1976 the club became full members of the Scottish Football Association. At this time the club also moved into its new City Park home as tenants of Edinburgh City Council. City Park was situated on Ferry Road approximately 500 yards from Crewe Toll in the north of Edinburgh. The move to City Park also coincided with Spartans participating in the Scottish Qualifying Cup which it won for the first time in 1978. == East of Scotland Football League (1951–2013) == The Spartans have played in the East of Scotland League for the majority of their history where they enjoyed huge success and won their first championship title in the 1971–72 season. The club went on to win a total of 9 East of Scotland League championships and finished runners up in the league 7 times. The East of Scotland League also provides the opportunity for its clubs to compete in several cup competitions throughout the season. Despite Spartans eventually moving on to the Lowland League in 2013 and then gaining promotion to the SPFL in 2023, they still maintain eligibility to play in the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup which gives them the opportunity to play in the East of Scotland Cup as well (also known as the City Cup). Spartans have lifted the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup 10 times and subsequently the East of Scotland Cup 3 times. On top of these achievements, they have also lifted the East of Scotland League Cup on 4 occasions. In November 2008, Spartans moved to a new purpose-built home at Ainslie Park, which was in close proximity to City Park. The new facility included a 504-seater stand and floodlights surrounding the main stadium pitch and an adjacent, full size artificial pitch with floodlights. Ainslie Park is now used daily by youth and adult Spartans teams, along with the general public. Later that year, Spartans, along with four other clubs, submitted an application for entry into the [Scottish Football League](/source/Scottish_Football_League) following [Gretna](/source/Gretna_F.C.) relinquishing their league status on 3 June 2008.[https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/gretna/7433470.stm Gretna relinquish league status], ''BBC Sports''. Retrieved on 3 June 2008 Spartans were unsuccessful and lost out to [Annan Athletic](/source/Annan_Athletic_F.C.) remaining in the East of Scotland League. In the [2009–10 season](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_in_Scottish_football), Spartans won the quadruple, consisting of the [East of Scotland Premier Division](/source/East_of_Scotland_Football_League), the SFA South Challenge Cup, the King Cup and the League Cup. The 2009–10 league title gave Spartans back to back title wins for the first time since 2005. During the [2010–11 season](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_in_Scottish_football), Spartans won their third league title in a row. It was also their third SFA South Challenge Cup final win in a row as they defeated rivals [Edinburgh City](/source/Edinburgh_City_F.C.) 3–0, thanks to a goal from Chris Malin and a brace from Omar Kader at Tynecastle Park. The next [season](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_in_Scottish_football) they lost the league title on goal difference to [Stirling University](/source/Stirling_University_F.C.), while in the [2012–13 season](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_in_Scottish_football), they finished third. == Lowland Football League (2013–2023) == Spartans joined the newly formed [Lowland Football League](/source/Lowland_Football_League) for the [2013–14 season](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Lowland_League) and went on to win the inaugural championship title pipping Stirling University by four points. They finished as runners-up in [2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Lowland_Football_League) and missed out on the first ever Pyramid play-off to give clubs are opportunity at promotion to the SPFL. The club went on to win the Lowland League Cup a year later in the [2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Lowland_Football_League) season but finished third during their league campaign. In the [2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Lowland_Football_League) season, Spartans were crowned Lowland League champions for a second time. This title victory meant the club would take part in the Pyramid play-off with an opportunity at SPFL promotion, however they lost 5–2 on aggregate to [Cove Rangers](/source/Cove_Rangers_F.C.) of the Highland League. In the [2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Lowland_Football_League) season, Spartans won the Lowland League title for a third time ahead of Rangers and Celtic B. During that season's Pyramid play-offs they beat [Highland League](/source/Highland_Football_League) champions [Brechin City](/source/Brechin_City_F.C.) 4–3 on penalties before defeating [Albion Rovers](/source/Albion_Rovers_F.C.) 2–1 on aggregate in the final to progress to the SPFL and [Scottish League Two](/source/Scottish_League_Two). The decisive goal was scored from the penalty spot by Blair Henderson at Cliftonville Stadium in a 1-0 win. In the weeks following Spartans promotion victory, they went on to win the SFA South Challenge Cup for the fourth time at Broadwood Stadium, beating Drumchapel United 2–1. Forward Cammy Russell bagged a brace to complete a historic season for the club. == Scottish Professional Football League (2023–present) == [[File:Spartans pic via Mark Brown.jpg|alt=Jamie Dishington (left) of The Spartans in a match against [Aberdeen](/source/Aberdeen_F.C.) in September 2024. Jamie can be seen in a blue jersey with the number 7 on his shorts. The Bitcoin Cash logo can be seen on his left sleeve. He is fending off an Aberdeen player dressed in a red uniform.|thumb|Jamie Dishington (left) of The Spartans in a match against Aberdeen in September 2024|307x307px]] Following promotion to the SPFL and into League Two, Spartans went on to have a very successful first season in [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Scottish_League_Two). In their first competitive game as an SPFL side, they defeated [Dundee United](/source/Dundee_United_F.C.) at Ainslie Park 1–0 in the Scottish League Cup group stages with Blair Henderson scoring the winner.{{Cite web |date=2023-07-15 |title=Spartans shock Dundee Utd with 1-0 win in Viaplay Cup opener |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/czdvey4nk4lo |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} Their first SPFL league goal was scored by Jamie Dishington in a 1-1 home draw with Clyde. Spartans would finish third in their debut season, only 10 points less than eventual winners Stenhousemuir. This earned them a play-off place at the first time of asking, and the opportunity for back-to-back promotions into SPFL League One. Having beaten Peterhead to qualify for the final, they would suffer defeat at the hands of Dumbarton, 4–3 on aggregate. In the [2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Scottish_League_Two) League Two season, the goal for Spartans was solidifying their status within the SPFL.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-20 |title=Samuel: 'You've got to allow yourself to dream - otherwise what's the point?' |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/spartans-aim-to-dream-big-ahead-of-colossal-aberdeen-cup-clash-4789807 |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=Edinburgh News |language=en}} They finished in fifth place and narrowly missed out on another play-off opportunity. Highlights during the season were two victories over [Edinburgh City](/source/Edinburgh_City_F.C.) at Ainslie Park, and defeating both [Livingston](/source/Livingston_F.C.) away in the League Cup group stages 1–0, and Premiership side [Ross County](/source/Ross_County_F.C.) at home in the knock-out stages, also 1–0.{{Cite web |last=Skinner |first=Andy |date=2024-08-17 |title=Spartans 1-0 Ross County: Don Cowie reaction after misfiring Staggies suffer shock cup exit |url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/6560320/spartans-defeat-ross-county/ |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=Press and Journal |language=en-GB}} Eventually, Spartans were knocked out in the quarter-finals away to [Aberdeen](/source/Aberdeen_F.C.) at Pittodrie Stadium.{{Cite web |last=Britton |first=Ruaraidh |date=2024-09-21 |title=Aberdeen 4 The Spartans 0 as Dons cruise into League Cup semi-finals |url=https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/aberdeen-4-spartans-0-dons-9572345 |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=Aberdeen Live |language=en}} Spartans finished runners-up in League Two in the [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Scottish_League_Two) season. Despite a close title race with newly promoted East Kilbride, they lost out in the final game of the season. In the promotion play-offs, they lost to 3rd placed Clyde 3–1 on aggregate. == Scottish Cup == The Spartans' most successful [Scottish Cup](/source/Scottish_Cup) run was in [2003–04](/source/2003%E2%80%9304_Scottish_Cup), when they defeated [Buckie Thistle](/source/Buckie_Thistle_F.C.) 6–1 in front of a crowd of 450 in Edinburgh in the first round, before defeating [Alloa Athletic](/source/Alloa_Athletic_F.C.) 5–3 in a replay (the first game had been drawn 3–3) in Edinburgh in the second round. They then defeated [Arbroath](/source/Arbroath_F.C.) (who had been in the [SFL First Division](/source/Scottish_Football_League_First_Division) only the year before) 4–1 at [Gayfield Park](/source/Gayfield_Park) in the third round, before being beaten 4–0 at home by [Scottish Premier League](/source/Scottish_Premier_League) team [Livingston](/source/Livingston_F.C.) in front of a full house of 3,000 fans at [City Park](/source/City_Park%2C_Edinburgh). Two seasons later in [2005–06](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_Scottish_Cup), Spartans defeated [Berwick Rangers](/source/Berwick_Rangers_F.C.), [Lossiemouth](/source/Lossiemouth_F.C.) and [Queen's Park](/source/Queen's_Park_F.C.) in the first three rounds of the Scottish Cup. They drew 0–0 with First Division side [St Mirren](/source/St_Mirren_F.C.) in the last sixteen in front of 3,326 fans at City Park, earning a replay at [Love Street](/source/Love_Street_(stadium)), where they lost 3–0. In the [2008–09 Scottish Cup](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Scottish_Cup), Spartans' cup run sent them to [Pollok](/source/Pollok_F.C.), winning through a replay, they then beat [Annan Athletic](/source/Annan_Athletic_F.C.) 2–1. In the next round they beat [Elgin City](/source/Elgin_City_F.C.) 2–1, before being knocked out by [Airdrie United](/source/Airdrieonians_F.C.) in the fourth round. The club progressed to the fifth round (last 16) of the [2014–15 Scottish Cup](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Scottish_Cup), defeating [Clyde](/source/Clyde_F.C.) and [Morton](/source/Greenock_Morton_F.C.) along the way.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30156823 |title=Spartans FC 2–1 Morton |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=29 November 2014 |access-date=3 December 2014}} In the fifth round of the competition, Spartans forced a replay with [Berwick Rangers](/source/Berwick_Rangers_F.C.) on 7 February 2015, thanks to an injury time equaliser from Ally MacKinnon to level the tie at 1–1, the game being played in front of 2,504 supporters at Ainslie Park.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31071449|title=Spartans 1–1 Berwick Rangers|work=BBC Sport |access-date=24 July 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.spartansfc.com/2015/02/07/ally-ally-ally-oohhh-mackinnons-late-strike-secures-scottish-cup-replay/|title=Ally Ally Ally oohhh… MacKinnon's late strike secures Scottish Cup replay – The Spartans FC Official Website – Live together. Play together. Win together.|access-date=24 July 2016}} Spartans lost the replay 1–0. In the [2024–25 Scottish Cup](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Scottish_Cup), Spartans defeated Brechin City 2–1 at Glebe Park before beating Scottish Championship side Arbroath at home 2–1. This set up a cup tie against fellow Edinburgh side [Heart of Midlothian](/source/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.) at a sold out Ainslie Park. Despite a valiant effort, Spartans would lose the game 2–1 with Hearts scoring the winner in the dying moments. The game is remembered for a spectacular strike from Spartans midfielder [James Craigen](/source/James_Craigen_(footballer)) which brought the game back to 1–1. Spartans continued their 2025–26 Scottish Cup run with victories over [East Kilbride](/source/East_Kilbride_F.C.) and [Bonnyrigg Rose](/source/Bonnyrigg_Rose_F.C.), before defeating former winners Inverness Caledonian Thistle on penalties at Ainslie Park. The club then faced Dundee United F.C. at Tannadice Park in the fifth round, losing 2–1. ==Stadium== {{main|Ainslie Park}} Ainslie Park, on Pilton Drive in northern Edinburgh, is the home ground of The Spartans following their move from City Park. The stadium has a capacity of 3,612, 504 of which are seated. Ainslie Park is only part of the project that Spartans have invested into their ground, with a wider development of the Spartans Community Football Academy as well. The facility incorporates a fully enclosed stadium which meets [SFA](/source/Scottish_Football_Association) and [SPFL](/source/Scottish_Professional_Football_League) criteria, with an artificial pitch and floodlights. Another full size, floodlit artificial pitch sits adjacent to the main playing area and the accommodation incorporates six changing rooms, a club room, committee room and a physio room. The club ground holds a P.A system and a bar for spectators. In March 2017, [Edinburgh City](/source/Edinburgh_City_F.C.) reached an agreement with Spartans to use Ainslie Park ground for three seasons while [Meadowbank Stadium](/source/Meadowbank_Stadium) was being redeveloped.{{cite news |url=http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/edinburgh-city/edinburgh-city-and-spartans-confirm-three-season-groundshare-1-4407011 |title=Edinburgh City and Spartans confirm three-season groundshare |work=Edinburgh Evening News |first=Ross |last=Pilcher |date=29 March 2017 |access-date=28 April 2017}} ==Senior squad== {{updated|31 May 2026{{Cite web|url=https://spartansfc.com/spartans-squad/|title=Squad|website=www.spartansfc.com|access-date=25 May 2023}}}} {{Fs start}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=Blair Carswell|other=|no=1}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[Sean Welsh](/source/Sean_Welsh)|other=|no=4}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Jordan Tapping|other=|no=5}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Bailey Dall|other=|no=6}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Jamie Dishington|other=|no=7}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=[Murray Aiken](/source/Murray_Aiken)|other=|no=8}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=[Marc McNulty](/source/Marc_McNulty)|other=|no=9}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Cammy Russell|other=|no=11}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Ayrton Sonkur|other=|no=15}} {{Fs mid}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Archie Wylie|other=|no=17}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Brogan Walls|other=|no=18}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Ethan Drysdale|other=|no=19}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=GK|name=Paddy Martin|other=|no=21}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Harvey Chisholm|other=|no=22}} {{Fs player|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=[James Craigen](/source/James_Craigen_(footballer))|other=|no=28}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Mark Stowe|other=|no=29}} {{Fs player|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Bradley Whyte|other=|no=33}} {{Fs end}} ==Coaching staff== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Position !! Name |- | Sporting director || {{Fbaicon|FIN}} [Mixu Paatelainen](/source/Mixu_Paatelainen) |- | Manager || {{Fbaicon|SCO}} [Douglas Samuel](/source/Douglas_Samuel) |- | Assistant manager|| {{Fbaicon|SCO}} Darren Cameron |- | First team coaches || {{Fbaicon|SCO}} Chris Anderson
{{Fbaicon|SCO}} Paul Thomson |- | Goalkeeping coach || {{Fbaicon|SCO}} [Steven Ellison](/source/Steve_Ellison) |- | Physiotherapists || {{Fbaicon|SCO}} Craig Samuel
{{Fbaicon|SCO}} Sophie Marr |} ==Notable players and staff== === Internationalists === Former [Scotland](/source/Scotland_national_football_team) international [Eamonn Bannon](/source/Eamonn_Bannon) played for the club late on in his career between 1997–1999. Bannan was capped 11 times for Scotland and went on to coach Spartans when he stopped playing. Current Spartans forward [Marc McNulty](/source/Marc_McNulty), who is in his second spell with the club, is also a former Scotland internationalist having played twice for his country. === Dougie Samuel === [Dougie Samuel](/source/Douglas_Samuel) is The Spartans most decorated manager having taken the helm in June 2012. In his first game in charge he led Spartans to a 3–0 victory over Coldstream in the East of Scotland Qualifying League. Over the course of Samuel's reign Spartans have won several honours including three Lowland League championships, the SFA South Challenge Cup and the Lowland League Cup. On top of the trophy successes during his tenure, arguably Samuel's biggest achievement was getting the club promoted to the SPFL in the 2022–23 season via the Pyramid play-offs.{{Cite web |date=2026-02-13 |title=Douglas Samuel - 5,000 days in the Gaffer's chair - Spartans FC |url=https://spartansfc.com/2026/02/13/douglas-samuel-5000-days-in-the-gaffers-chair/ |access-date=2026-04-05 |language=en-GB}} Samuel's Managerial record: {| class="wikitable" |+ !Name !From !To !M !W !D !L !Win % |- |{{Fbicon|SCO}} [Douglas Samuel](/source/Douglas_Samuel) |June 2012 |Present |606 |347 |96 |163 |57.26 |} '''Key''' * M = matches played; W = matches won; D = matches drawn; L = matches lost; Win % = percentage of total matches won *As of 11/05/2026 === Ronnie Swann === Ronnie Swan was known as "Mr Spartans," serving the club for over six decades as a player, club captain and secretary for 30 years. Joining shortly after the club's 1951 formation, he was instrumental in its foundation and growth, with a Challenge Cup now named in his honour.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-14 |title=Ronnie Swan - Spartans FC |url=https://spartansfc.com/ronnie-swan/ |access-date=2026-04-08 |language=en-GB}} ==Women's football== {{main|Spartans W.F.C.}} Spartans Football Club Women's and Girls plays in the [Scottish Women's Premier League](/source/Scottish_Women's_Premier_League), the top division of women's football in Scotland. They play and train at the club's Ainslie Park facilities. ==Honours== ===League=== '''[Scottish League Two](/source/Scottish_League_Two)''' *Runners-up'':'' [2025–26](/source/2025%E2%80%9326_Scottish_League_Two) '''[Lowland Football League](/source/Lowland_Football_League)''' *'''Winners (3):''' [2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Lowland_League), [2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Lowland_Football_League), [2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Lowland_Football_League) *Runners-up'':'' [2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Lowland_Football_League) '''[East of Scotland Football League](/source/East_of_Scotland_Football_League)''' *'''Winners (9):''' 1971–72, 1983–84, 1996–97, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2004–05, [2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_East_of_Scotland_Football_League), 2009–10, 2010–11 *Runners-up (7)'':'' 1977–78, 1984–85, 1992–93, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2006–07, 2011–12 ===Cup=== '''[SFA South Region Challenge Cup](/source/SFA_North_and_South_Region_Challenge_Cups)''' *'''Winners (4):''' 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, [2022–23](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_South_Challenge_Cup) '''[Lowland Football League Cup](/source/Lowland_Football_League)''' *'''Winners:''' 2016–17 ['''East of Scotland Football League Cup'''](/source/East_of_Scotland_Football_League) *'''Winners (4):''' 2003–04, 2004–05, 2009–10, 2010–11{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/edinburghunited/status/1127469258492002305 |access-date=12 May 2019 |title=Previous East of Scotland League Cup finals}} ===Other=== '''East of Scotland Qualifying Cup''' *'''Winners (10):''' 1983–84, 1989–90, 1995–96, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2010–11, 2016–17, 2018–19{{cite web |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/spartans-take-down-camelon-to-lift-footbal-nation-cup-qualifying-cup-once-again-1-4930230 |access-date=19 May 2019 |title=Spartans take down Camelon to lift Footbal Nation Cup Qualifying Cup once again|date=19 May 2019 }} '''East of Scotland City Cup''' *'''Winners (3):''' 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07 '''East of Scotland''' '''King Cup''' *'''Winners (12):''' 1973–74, 1977–78, 1987–88, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13 '''Ronnie Swan Challenge Cup''' *'''Winners (2):''' 2009, 2015 * ==See also== * [Foot-Ball Club](/source/Foot-Ball_Club) ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{official website|http://www.spartansfc.com/}} {{Scottish Professional Football League}} {{Lowland League}} {{Football in Edinburgh}} Category:The Spartans F.C. Category:Association football clubs established in 1951 Category:Football clubs in Scotland Category:Scottish Junior Football Association clubs Category:Football clubs in Edinburgh Category:1951 establishments in Scotland Category:East of Scotland Football League teams Category:Lowland Football League teams Category:University and college football clubs in Scotland Category:Scottish Professional Football League teams --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [The Spartans F.C.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spartans_F.C.) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spartans_F.C.?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.