Squad update 2026/27
New signings
- Aaron Healy (Forward, Arthurlie; from 1 July 2026)
- Connor Cameron (Defender, Renfrew)
- Dom Plank (Midfielder, Hearts)
- Dean Cleland (Forward, Hibernian)
- Lewis Dobbie (Forward, East Kilbride)
- Mark McLuckie (Defender, Bo’ness United)
Retained
- Beejay Coll (Defender)
- Max Currie (Goalkeeper)
- James Dolan (Forward)
- Evan Dunne (Defender)
- Finn Ecrepont (Defender)
- Ewan Henderson (Goalkeeper)
- Ronan Hughes (Midfielder)
- Daniel McManus (Midfielder)
- Aaron Quigg (Midfielder)
- Jordan Stuart (Midfielder)
- Edin Lynch (Defender)
Departing the club
- Sean Docherty (Defender)
- Ryan Edgar (Forward)
- Robbie Foster (Forward)
- Lewis Hunter (Midfielder, Caledonian Braves)
- Kirk McKnight (Midfielder)
- Sallu Turay (Forward)
- Deryn Lang (Forward, Dumbarton)
- Corey O’Donnell (Forward)
- Tommy Sharp (Midfielder)
- Lewis Reid (Defender, Ross County)
Returned to parent clubs
- Lyndon Tas (Goalkeeper, Hearts)
- Matthew Gillies (Midfielder, Hearts)
- Joe McGrath (Defender, Hibernian)
Player profiles 2026/27
1 – Max Currie
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of birth: 3 March 1997
Previous clubs: Motherwell, Cumbernauld Colts, Airdrieonians, Queen of the South, East Kilbride, St Cadoc’s, Glenafton Athletic
A vastly experienced goalkeeper with over 150 SPFL appearances to his name in the division above, Max rejoined us in January 2026.
Arriving on an 18 month deal following the departure of Josh Lane, Max is no stranger to the Blues faithful, having made his name across five seasons at Stranraer.
Marked his return with a clean sheet in a 2-0 win at East Kilbride, the first of three shut-outs in 10 appearances during the 2025-26 season.
- Home sponsor: Bill Paton
- Away sponsor: NE Blu
- Third sponsor: Reserved
2 – Evan Dunne
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 11 December 2002
Previous clubs: Yoker Athletic, Clydebank, Kilbirnie Ladeside, Beith Juniors
Evan Dunne joined us from Beith Juniors in June 2025.
Evan contributed at both ends of the pitch for the North Ayrshire side, chipping in with six goals and seven assists in 54 appearances for the Bellsdale Park side.
A tall, quick and imposing right back, Evan made 36 appearances and scored three goals in an impressive debut SPFL season at Stranraer.
- Home sponsor: Emyl Lewicki
- Away sponsor: Martin McLelland & Vicky McNally
- Third sponsor: Duncan Kerr
3 – Finn Ecrepont
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 30 July 2002
Previous clubs: Ayr United, Albion Rovers
Scotland youth international Finn Ecrepont initially joined us on loan from Ayr United in January 2023, making 13 appearances and scoring once.
After returning to Somerset Park at the end of the 2022/23 season, Finn moved back to Stranraer in January 2024.
The left back maintained his place as a first team regular during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, recording 38 and 37 appearances respectively.
Known for his delivery from set pieces, Finn’s left foot is a key weapon in the Blues’ arsenal.
Having made headlines with an audacious 70-yard wonder goal in 2024, Finn delighted the Blues faithful last season with a fantastic free kick at Meadowbank and a sensational strike at Station Park.
- Home sponsor: Alan Wallace
- Away sponsor: Eddie Ecrepont
- Third sponsor: Available
4 – Mark McLuckie
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 26 April 2003
Previous clubs: East Kilbride, St Cadoc’s, Kilwinning Rangers, Bo’ness United
We are delighted to announce the signing of 23 year old towering centre back Mark McLuckie from Bo’ness United.
The 6-foot-5-inch defender arrives to the LIME Stadium following an impressive season at Newton Park, where he was voted the club’s Committee Player of the Year.
Having previously represented East Kilbride, St Cadoc’s and Kilwinning Rangers, Mark also reunites with Chris Aitken and Martin Fellowes after playing under the management duo earlier in his career.
- Home sponsor: Dad and Son Footy Adventures
- Away sponsor: Daniel Hardie
- Third sponsor: The Cattanach Family
6 – Jordan Stuart
AKA: Jordo
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 16 February 1996
Previous clubs: Dalry Thistle, Kilwinning Rangers, Beith Juniors
Jordan Stuart arrived at Stair Park in May 2025 following a season at Beith Juniors.
A dogged and determined midfielder, Jordan made 30 appearances for the ‘Mighty’, scoring four goals and providing seven assists from the centre of midfield.
Having previously spent five years with Kilwinning Rangers, the former Dalry Thistle man is no stranger to Blues boss Chris Aitken and has impressed after making his SPFL debut in his late twenties.
Scored a sublime lob against a young Rangers side and made 36 appearances as a first team regular in 2025/26.
- Home sponsor: Graeme, David, Lewis & Josh Blain
- Away sponsor: JBS Joiners
- Third sponsor: Michael Young
7 – James Dolan
AKA: JD
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Date of birth: 28 May 2003
Previous clubs: Ayr United, Cumnock
Former Ayr United youngster James Dolan made the move down the A77 to Stranraer in summer 2023.
A winger who can occupy any position in the forward areas, James likes to run at the opposition backline and is now in his third season at Stranraer.
Dolan made a promising start to his SPFL career with five goals, eight assists and 45 appearances in his first season with the Blues.
After a year studying in Spain, 2025/26 saw a further 48 appearances, five goals and five assists for the attack-minded midfielder.
- Home sponsor: David Bell
- Away sponsor: Wyllie Wealth Management
- Third sponsor: George White Plumbing
8 – Aaron Quigg
AKA: Quiggy
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 21 November 2005
Previous clubs: Kilmarnock, Albion Rovers, Annan Athletic
Aaron Quigg signed for Stranraer in January 2025 after impressing manager Chris Aitken during a trial spell.
Quickly becoming a first team regular, Aaron recorded 17 appearances in a breakthrough first season at Stranraer.
Quigg built on this with a highly impressive 2025/26 campaign, scoring three goals and laying on the same number of assists across 48 appearances in the heart of the Blues midfield.
- Home sponsor: Martin McLelland & Vicky McNally
- Away sponsor: Bostock Models
- Third sponsor: Stephen Quigg
10 – Dominic Plank
AKA: Dom
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 30 November 2005
Previous clubs: Dorking Wanderers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Heart of Midlothian
Exciting playmaker Dom Plank initially joined the Blues on loan in September 2025, before making the move permanent in summer 2026.
After scoring a double for Dorking Wanderers on his professional debut at the age of just 15, Dom Plank spent two years with Wolves’ Under 18s, before moving to Hearts in 2024.
Having scored 8 goals in 30 appearances for Hearts B in his debut Lowland League season, the creative midfielder shone for Stranraer on loan in 2025/26.
Skilful on the ball and at times unplayable, the Englishman earned plaudits throughout the campaign, picking up five trophies at the club’s end-of-season awards night.
Injury curtailed his initial loan spell, and despite attracting interest from clubs in higher divisions, the ‘Cranleigh Cruyff’ chose to continue his journey with the Blues for 2026/27.
- Home sponsor: Stranraer FC Fitba’ Bar
- Away sponsor: Noah, Cooper and Aoife Jones
- Third sponsor: Emyl Lewicki
11 – Aaron Healy
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 9 February 2003
Previous clubs: Arthurlie, Dumbarton, Queen’s Park
Aaron Healy agreed a pre-contract to join the Blues ahead of the 2026/27 season.
A direct and energetic forward, Healy made the move from West of Scotland Premier Division side Arthurlie, where he has enjoyed an impressive campaign, scoring 13 goals in 22 starts.
Capable of playing out wide or up top, the former Queen’s Park man signed a long term deal with the Spiders in 2023, before returning to Dunterlie Park for a second spell.
- Home sponsor: James Verity
- Away sponsor: Paul Ginn
- Third sponsor: Available
13 – Ewan Henderson
AKA: Hendo
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of birth:10 July 2004
Previous clubs: Kilwinning Rangers, Girvan, Whitletts Victoria, Craigmark
Ewan Henderson became Chris Aitken’s first goalkeeping addition of the 2025/26 season in June 2025.
After beginning his first team career at Kilwinning Rangers and winning their Young Player of the Year award, the shot-stopper continued his development on loan at Girvan and Whitletts Victoria
Ewan joined us after a spell at Craigmark Burntonians and gained more first team experience this season with a loan stint at Rutherglen Glencairn.
Was recalled in March following Max Currie’s injury, and will look to provide further competition this season.
- Home sponsor: JBS Joiners
- Away sponsor: Available
- Third sponsor: Available
15 – Ronan Hughes
AKA: Shug
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 15 December 1998
Previous clubs: Hamilton Academical, Stirling Albion, East Kilbride, St Cadoc’s
Former Hamilton Academical youth product Ronan Hughes returned to the SPFL with Stranraer in June 2025.
The 26 year old midfielder spent the early years of his career with Accies, recording 32 Premiership appearances and a further 14 in the Championship, having gained first team experience on loan at Stirling Albion.
Hughes is one of three players in the Blues squad known to manager Chris Aitken from his time at East Kilbride and St Cadoc’s, and brings composure and quality to the Blues midfield.
- Home sponsor: Elite Clean Services Scotland LTD
- Away sponsor: Elite Clean Services Scotland LTD
- Third sponsor: Elite Clean Services Scotland LTD
16 – Lewis Dobbie
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 28 July 2005
Previous clubs: Celtic, East Kilbride
Lewis Dobbie first emerged as a target for the Blues during summer 2025, before signing in May 2026.
The striker brings an impressive pedigree, with over a decade in the Celtic academy, and famously scored a cheeky backheeled winner in the 2023 Scottish Youth Cup final.
Prior to his move to EK, Lewis enjoyed an impressive spell in the Lowland League with Celtic B, where he scored 28 goals in 62 appearances.
- Home sponsor: Bruce Sherriffs
- Away sponsor: Alex Smith
- Third sponsor: Sandy Loch
17 – Daniel McManus
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 9 July 2003
Previous clubs: St Mirren, East Kilbride, St Cadoc’s
Daniel McManus joined us in June 2025.
Rising through the ranks at St Mirren, Daniel made his first team debut against Celtic at the age of just 18, before gaining experience over two years at East Kilbride where he played under Chris Aitken.
The midfielder was named 2023/24 Young Player of the Year at St Cadoc’s before making the move to Stranraer.
Made 46 appearances during a productive 2025/26 campaign, scoring three goals.
- Home sponsor: Edward & Marion Connelly
- Away sponsor: John Agnew
- Third sponsor: Available
18 – Edin Lynch
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 7 August 2000
Previous clubs: Partick Thistle, East Kilbride, Kilmarnock, Alloa Athletic, Dumbarton, Stenhousemuir, Edinburgh City
Edin Lynch joined us as a free agent for the final few months of the 2025/26 season, before signing on again for his first full season at Stranraer.
The experienced defender needs no introduction to lower league supporters, having been a familiar figure in the Championship, League One and League Two for several years, and captain of Edinburgh City for the first half of the 2025/26 season.
Edin previously spent time with Alloa Athletic and Dumbarton, and made 35 appearances for Stenhousemuir during their 2023/24 League Two title-winning campaign.
- Home sponsor: Janet Thomson
- Away sponsor: Alan and Sharon Craig
- Third sponsor: Available
20 – Connor Cameron
AKA: CJ
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 9 October 2004
Previous clubs: St Peter’s, Renfrew
Connor Cameron joined us from Renfew in May 2025, after three seasons and 88 games for the New Western Park club.
Connor was a standout performer for Renfrew during 2025-26, named Player of the Year after helping to stabilise the club in the West of Scotland Premier League Premier Division.
A talented defender with plenty of potential, the youngster arrived with high praise from Renfrew manager and former Blue, Ryan Borris.
- Home sponsor: Stephen Steele
- Away sponsor: Available
- Third sponsor: Available
22 – Bernard Coll
AKA: Beejay
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 7 September 1994
Previous clubs: Celtic, Queen’s Park, East Kilbride, Forfar Athletic, Stenhousemuir, St Cadoc’s
Beejay Coll joined us from St Cadoc’s in June 2025, after an impressive campaign which saw the captain named Player of the Year in his second season with the West of Scotland League Premier Division side.
The left back is the record appearance holder for East Kilbride, having made 242 outings across two spells, and boasts spells in the SPFL at Queen’s Park, Forfar and Stenhousemuir.
Recorded 35 appearances in 2025/26 as his experience proved influential in the Blues backline.
- Home sponsor: George White Plumbing
- Away sponsor: Jaylan Lamont
- Third sponsor: Catherine Brown
77 – Dean Cleland
AKA: Deano
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 11 November 2007
Previous clubs: Hibernian, East Kilbride
Dean Cleland joined Stranraer on loan from Hibernian in January 2026, before making the move permanent in the summer.
A bright young attacking talent, Cleland was called up to the Scotland Under 19 training camp in June 2025.
The youngster turned heads with 38 goals in all competitions for Hibs’ Under 18 side during the 2024/25 season, playing a key role in their CAS Elite Youth League title success as he was named Hibernian Academy Player of the Year.
Scored three goals in an injury-hit first spell and will look to build on that tally in 2026/27.
- Home sponsor: Andrew McLaughlin
- Away sponsor: Cleland Contracts Ltd
- Third sponsor: Available