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Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Full name	Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club
Nickname(s)	Caley Thistle Caley Jags The Pride of the Highlands ICTFC
Founded	August 1994; 31 years ago (1994-08) as Caledonian Thistle Football Club
Ground	Caledonian Stadium
Ground Capacity	7,750 (seated)
Owner	TBC
Chairman	TBC
Head coach	Scott Kellacher
League	Scottish Premiership
2015–16	Scottish Premiership, 7th
Home colours Away colours

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club, often called Caley Thistle or Inverness CT, is a professional football team from Inverness, Scotland. The team plays in Scottish Premiership, which is the third level of Scottish football. Their home games are played at Caledonian Stadium.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle won the Scottish Cup in 2015. They were also runners-up in the Scottish Cup in 2023 and in the Scottish League Cup in 2014. The club has won the Scottish Challenge Cup three times and the Scottish Football League First Division twice. Their best finish in the top league, the Scottish Premiership, was third place in the 2014–15 season.

Club History

How the Club Started

Before 1994, there were three football clubs in Inverness. These were Clachnacuddin, Caledonian, and Inverness Thistle. They all played in the Highland League.

In 1993, the Scottish League decided to add two more teams. Better roads to Inverness made it easier for a team from there to join national competitions.

So, in August 1994, Caledonian Thistle F.C. was formed. It was a merger of Caledonian and Inverness Thistle, both started in 1885. The goal was to get one of the two new spots in the Scottish League. Some fans were against the merger, but it happened. The new club joined the Scottish Third Division along with Ross County.

Caledonian Thistle played their first game on August 13, 1994, against Arbroath. They won 5–2 at Telford Street Park. Alan Hercher scored the club's first league goal and a hat-trick in that game. The team finished sixth in their first season.

Before the 1996–97 season, the club changed its name to Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. They also moved to a new stadium, Caledonian Park, in November 1996. With a new name and stadium, they won the Third Division in 1997. This meant they were promoted to the Second Division. After two seasons there, they finished second in 1998–99 and were promoted again to the First Division.

Rise to National Attention (1999–2004)

Inverness CT became well-known after beating Celtic in the Scottish Cup in 2000 and 2003. They won 3–1 at Celtic Park in 2000, which led to the famous newspaper headline "Super Caley Go Ballistic Celtic Are Atrocious." This headline is now framed at Caledonian Stadium. They also beat Celtic 1–0 in 2003.

The club also knocked out other top teams like Motherwell and Hearts from cup competitions. They earned a reputation as "giant killers" for causing many upsets. On December 16, 2007, Inverness beat Celtic 3–2 in a league game after being 2–0 down.

The 2003–04 season was very successful. In November 2003, they won the Scottish Challenge Cup by beating Airdrie United 2–0. They also reached the Scottish Cup semi-final, losing to Dunfermline Athletic. The biggest achievement was winning the First Division title on the last day of the season. They beat St Johnstone 3–1, which meant they could be promoted to the Scottish Premier League (SPL).

However, SPL rules at the time said stadiums needed at least 10,000 seats. Caledonian Stadium did not meet this rule. The club had to choose between staying in the First Division or sharing a stadium with Aberdeen, which was over 100 miles away. After talking to fans, the club decided to play one season in Aberdeen to join the SPL.

Name Change Vote (2001)

In January 2001, fans were asked if the club should change its name to "Inverness City F.C." This was because Inverness had recently become a city. However, fans voted strongly against it, with 1,067 votes to 412. Most fans wanted to keep the name Inverness Caledonian Thistle because the club had been successful under that name.

Playing in the Scottish Premier League (2004–2009)

In 2004–05, the SPL changed its rules, lowering the stadium seating requirement to 6,000. This meant Caledonian Stadium could be used for SPL games. The stadium was quickly expanded with two new stands. It was renamed the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium after the local building company that did the work.

Inverness returned to playing in Inverness on January 29, 2005. They beat Dunfermline 2–0 in their first SPL game at their own ground.

A big moment for the club was signing Romanian international player Marius Niculae. He played for the club in 2007–08 and later played in UEFA Euro 2008.

During the 2008–09 season, the team struggled. Manager Craig Brewster was sacked after seven straight defeats. This was the first time the club had ever fired a manager. Former England international Terry Butcher took over, but he could not stop the club from being relegated in May 2009. They lost 1–0 at home to Falkirk.

Back to the First Division (2009–2010)

After being relegated, Inverness had a slow start in the First Division. Dundee was 15 points ahead in January. However, Inverness then went on a 21-match unbeaten run. On April 21, 2010, Inverness secured promotion back to the SPL with two games left. They were the first team in ten years to return to the SPL right away. They celebrated with a 7–0 win against Ayr United, their biggest away win ever. On the last day, they beat Dundee 1–0, winning the league by 12 points.

Return to the Top League (2010–2017)

Inverness played in the top league from 2010 to 2017. In 2013–14, they reached their first major final, the Scottish League Cup, but lost on penalties to Aberdeen. Then, in 2015, they won the Scottish Cup Final by beating Falkirk. That same season, Inverness finished third in the Premiership, their best-ever league position, which meant they qualified for European competition for the first time.

Inverness had an amazing unbeaten away run in the league throughout 2010. This run ended on January 2, 2011, with a loss to St Johnstone. In the 2012–13 season, they reached second place in the SPL, their highest position at that time, after beating Hibernian 3–0.

They continued to play well and secured a "top-6" finish for the first time. Inverness Caledonian Thistle finished in 4th place that season. They just missed out on qualifying for the Europa League on the final day, losing 1–0 to local rivals Ross County.

The 2013–14 season started with a 3–0 win over St Mirren, putting them at the top of the new Scottish Premiership league table. They stayed at the top until the ninth game.

On November 11, 2013, manager Terry Butcher left to join Hibernian. On December 4, 2013, John Hughes became the new manager.

In February 2014, Inverness beat Hearts in the Scottish League Cup semi-final in a thrilling match that went to penalties. They won the penalty shootout. On March 16, Inverness played Aberdeen in the 2014 Scottish League Cup Final. After 120 minutes, the game was 0–0. Aberdeen won 4–2 on penalties.

Inverness finished the season with a 2–0 win over St Johnstone. Between May and September 2014, they set a club record of 616 minutes without letting an opponent score.

The 2014–15 season brought more success. A 1–0 win away to Dundee confirmed a record third-place league finish. This meant Inverness qualified for European football for the first time, entering the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League.

Scottish Cup Win and European Football (2014–2015)

Inverness Caledonian Thistle had an amazing 2014–15 season, winning the 2015 Scottish Cup Final against Falkirk at Hampden Park. They had beaten Celtic in a tough semi-final to get there. As of 2025, this Scottish Cup win is the club's only major national trophy.

Winning the Scottish Cup allowed Inverness to enter the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League in the Second qualifying round. They played against Romanian team FC Astra Giurgiu. About 500 fans traveled to Romania to watch the team draw 0–0. However, this was not enough, as Astra Giurgiu had won the first game in Inverness 1–0, so Inverness lost 0–1 on total score.

Relegation and the Scottish Championship (2017–2024)

The team struggled in the season after their cup win because key players left. Manager John Hughes left at the end of the season. Club captain Richie Foran was appointed as the new manager, even though he had no previous experience.

Inverness started the 2016–17 season well in the League Cup. They also drew 2–2 with Celtic in the league, which was a rare result against Celtic at that time. However, their form dropped, and they did not win a league game from October until February.

Inverness was relegated to the Scottish Championship on the last day of the 2016–17 season. After Foran was sacked, former manager John Robertson returned on June 14, 2017.

Inverness reached the 2017–18 Scottish Challenge Cup Final and won it on March 24, 2018. This cup win started a 13-game unbeaten run. Despite a late push, they narrowly missed out on the promotion play-offs.

In August 2018, the club was sad to learn of the death of former player Alan Hercher. He was the club's first captain, goalscorer, and hat-trick scorer.

In 2019, Inverness was doing better and reached the Scottish Cup semi-final, but lost 3–0 to Hearts. They also secured a play-off spot for promotion but lost to Dundee United in the semi-finals.

The 2019–20 season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league standings were finalized, and the play-offs were canceled. This meant Inverness stayed in the Championship. In the 2020–21 season, Inverness finished fifth, just missing the promotion play-offs. The 2019–20 Challenge Cup Final was not played, and the cup was shared between Inverness and Raith Rovers.

In May 2021, John Robertson became the club's Sporting Director. The next month, Billy Dodds was appointed as manager. In the 2021–22 season, Inverness finished fourth and reached the Premiership play-off final, but lost to St Johnstone.

Second Scottish Cup Final

In April 2023, Inverness reached the Scottish Cup final for the second time in eight years, beating Falkirk 3–0. Billy Mckay scored two goals. In the final, Inverness played against Celtic. Despite Daniel MacKay scoring a goal, Inverness lost to Celtic by 3–1.

Relegation and Administration (2024–Present)

Inverness started the 2023–24 season very poorly, losing eight of their first ten games. Manager Billy Dodds was sacked and replaced by Duncan Ferguson. Results improved slightly, but the club still fought against relegation. Inverness finished ninth in the Scottish Championship and entered the relegation play-offs. They beat Montrose in the semi-finals but lost 5–3 to Hamilton Academical in the final. This meant Inverness was relegated to Scottish League One, the third tier, for the first time since 1999.

After relegation, the club announced they would remain full-time. A controversial plan to move training facilities 136 miles south to Kelty Hearts' New Central Park was reversed. The club continued to train at Fort George. On August 13, 2024, the club was close to going into administration. Local businessman and former chairman Alan Savage stepped in. He cleared debts and stopped a controversial takeover proposal.

However, in October 2024, it was announced that the club was likely to enter administration. They needed a lot of money to stay afloat. Despite talks with potential investors, Inverness officially entered administration on October 22, 2024. This resulted in an immediate 15-point deduction. The next day, manager Duncan Ferguson and his assistants left the club. First team coach Scott Kellacher was put in charge, with Billy Mckay as his assistant. Some players were also released from their contracts.

On November 4, 2024, the club announced that 20 potential buyers were interested. On March 17, 2025, it was revealed that no offers to buy the club had been made by the deadline. It seemed liquidation was almost certain unless shareholders could fix the issues.

However, on April 10, 2025, the administrators announced that Alan Savage was the preferred buyer. This was on the condition that he would become the 100% owner and long-term debts would be removed.

On April 26, 2025, Inverness overcame their 15-point deduction by winning 3–0 against league champions Arbroath. A 2–0 win over Montrose the following week meant they finished seventh. If they had not received the points deduction, they would have finished second.

On June 5, 2025, it was officially announced that the club was out of administration. All shareholders had transferred their shares to Alan Savage.

Team Kits

List of manufacturers and sponsors

Season	Manufacturer	Shirt Sponsor
1994–1995	Matchwinner	Scottish Citylink
1996		Xerox
1996–1998	Le Coq Sportif	Scottish Citylink
1998–1999		ScotRail
1999–2001	Erreà
2001–2003		Sharp
2003–2004		Inverness Medical
2004–2007		OneTouch
2007–2010		Flybe
2010–2014		Orion Group
2014–2015		Subway
2015–2016	Carbrini
2016–2017		McEwan Fraser Legal
2017–2020	Erreà
2020–present	Puma	ILI Group

In 2017, Inverness stopped working with Carbrini because of delays in making replica kits. Many fans were upset because their orders took months to arrive. Inverness then partnered with Errea in May 2017.

In August 2019, a special third kit was released for the club's 25th anniversary. It had four vertical stripes and the names of all the players from the 1994–95 season.

In May 2020, it was announced that the club had signed a deal with German sports company Puma. In October 2024, after the club entered administration, they tried to end their deal with Puma. This was because the previous CEO had signed a deal that cost the club over £100,000 per season.

Club Rivalries

Ross County

Inverness has a long-standing rivalry with Ross County, a club located a few miles north in Dingwall. This rivalry began when both teams joined the Scottish Football League in 1994–95. Their games are known as the Highland derby. Inverness has won more of these derby matches, with 27 wins compared to County's 17.

Clachnacuddin

Inverness also has an old rivalry with Clachnacuddin. This rivalry existed even before Caledonian and Inverness Thistle merged. All three teams were original members of the Highland League, and their stadiums were close together in Inverness. This led to the City Derby. While not as big as it used to be, this rivalry still happens in pre-season friendly games. Inverness has won 17 of these matches, while Clachnacuddin has won only two.

Aberdeen

A smaller rivalry is the North derby between Inverness and Aberdeen. Even though the clubs are over 100 miles apart, it is still considered a derby. The rivalry started in 2004 when Inverness shared Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium while their own stadium was being upgraded for the SPL.

The biggest game between the two clubs was the 2014 Scottish League Cup Final at Celtic Park. Inverness held Aberdeen to a 0–0 draw, but lost 4–2 in a penalty shootout. Aberdeen has won more of these derby games, with 24 wins to Inverness's 10.

Home Stadium

The Highland Council helped pay for the development of Caledonian Stadium. The stadium is next to the Moray Firth, near the Kessock Bridge. Building this stadium was a promise when the club joined the Scottish Football League. The club used Caledonian's old ground, Telford Street Park, until the new stadium was ready.

The stadium has four stands: The North Stand, The Jock McDonald Main Stand, The South Stand, and the smaller West Stand. Visiting fans usually sit in the South Stand, which holds about 2,200 supporters. If more space is needed, they can also use the West Stand or an uncovered part of the Main Stand. The North and South stands were built in 2005 to meet SPL rules. The West Stand was built in 2007 and can hold about 400 people. It was meant to be a "singing section" for fans, but it was often empty until early 2022 when a new group called Section 94 started using it.

In 2019, the stadium was given back to the club, and its original name, Caledonian Stadium, was restored.

Game Attendance

The club's highest home league attendance actually happened when they were sharing Pittodrie Stadium with Aberdeen. On October 16, 2004, a record 9,530 fans attended. This record might last a long time, as it's more than the current capacity of Caledonian Stadium.

The highest attendance for a cup game was 11,296. This was on March 9, 1996, when Inverness played Rangers at Tannadice Park in Dundee. The game was moved because the club's home ground at the time was not suitable for a Scottish Cup quarter-final.

The highest attendance at Caledonian Stadium itself is 7,753. This was on January 20, 2008, against Rangers.

In February 2021, the attendance record was unofficially broken. Inverness and Hearts fans "virtually" sold out the stadium for a match. This was a thank you from Hearts for Inverness helping them in 2013. Over £10,000 was raised. At the end of the match, it was announced that 11,356 tickets had been sold. At that time, games were played without real fans due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Players

Current Squad

No. Position Player 1 GK Ross Munro 2 DF Ross Millen 4 DF Jake Davidson 5 DF Remi Savage 6 DF Danny Devine (captain) 7 MF Paul Allan 8 MF Adam Mackinnon 9 FW Billy Mckay 10 MF David Wotherspoon 11 MF Luis Longstaff 14 MF Calum MacLeod 15 DF Matthew Strachan 16 MF Robbie Thompson 18 MF Joe Chalmers

No. Position Player 19 MF Alfie Stewart (on loan from Aberdeen) 20 MF Liam Sole (on loan from Livingston) 21 GK Logan Ross 23 MF Jordan Alonge 24 DF Sam Nixon 25 GK Szymon Rebilas 27 MF Shae Keogh 29 MF Ben Gardiner 32 MF Sam Thompson 33 DF Archie Kerr -- DF James Clark -- DF Jack Walker -- FW Ben Corner -- FW Sam Reid

Players with International Caps

These players played for their national teams while with Inverness CT:

• Richard Hastings (1994–2001; 2004–2009)
• Davide Xausa (1999–2001)
• Henri Anier (2017)
• Lonsana Doumbouya (2016–2017)
• Pāvels Mihadjuks (2009)
• Billy Mckay (2011–2015; 2017; 2021–present)
• Jonathan Tuffey (2010–2012)
• Marius Niculae (2007–2008)
• Andrew Shinnie (2011–2013)
• Owain Fôn Williams (2015–2019)
• Owain Tudur Jones (2011–2013)

Club Staff

Management and Directors

Position	Name
Head coach	Scott Kellacher
Assistant head coach	Billy Mckay
Goalkeeping coach	Michael Fraser
Head of youth	Ross Jack
Academy coach	Gordon Nicolson
Video analyst	Fraser Gorman
Physiotherapist	David Proctor
Sports therapist	Natalie Bodiam
Groundsman	Dale Stephen
Kitman	Jack Davis

Position	Name
Chairman	Scott Young
CEO	Charlie Christie
Director	Graeme Bennett
Director	Gordon Fyfe
Honorary club president	Roddy Ross
Financial consultant	Alan Savage

Managerial History

Sergei Baltacha was the manager of Caledonian before the merger. He continued as manager for Caledonian Thistle for one season in 1994. He left in 1995 to be closer to his family.

Steve Paterson took over in 1995 and is the club's longest-serving manager. During his seven and a half years, he led the club to the Scottish First Division. He also guided ICT to their famous 3–1 Scottish Cup win against Celtic in 2000. In November 2002, Paterson left to manage Aberdeen.

John Robertson became manager in 2002. His two years were very successful. Under Robertson, Inverness won the 2003–04 Scottish Challenge Cup and had another Scottish Cup win over Celtic (1–0). They also won the 2003–04 Scottish First Division Championship, taking the club into the SPL. Robertson later left to manage Hearts.

Craig Brewster became player-manager and helped keep the club in the SPL. He left after 13 months to manage Dundee United. Former player Charlie Christie was appointed manager in January 2006. He resigned in August 2007 due to the job's pressures.

A short time after Christie resigned, Craig Brewster was reappointed. This was a bit controversial as he had left just 18 months earlier. He was sacked in January 2009 after a series of defeats.

Former England international Terry Butcher took over on January 27, 2009. He managed over 200 matches for the club. In November 2013, Butcher left to join Hibernian.

John Hughes became the new manager on December 4, 2013. Hughes left Caledonian Thistle on May 20, 2016, due to frustrations with his player budget.

Long-time player Richie Foran was announced as the new manager on May 30, 2016. He also retired as a player. Foran was in charge for less than a year. The club finished last in the Scottish Premiership and was relegated in May 2017.

A few weeks after Foran was sacked, former manager John Robertson returned in June 2017. He aimed to get the club back to the top league. Robertson's team narrowly missed the play-offs in his first season back.

The next season, 2018–19, started with many draws. However, results improved, and by May, Inverness secured a play-off spot. They also had a strong cup run, reaching the Scottish Cup semi-final, but lost to Hearts. In the play-offs, they beat Ayr United but lost to Dundee United in the semi-finals.

The 2019–20 season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. The league tables were finalized, and play-offs were canceled. This meant Inverness stayed in the Championship.

In early 2021, John Robertson took compassionate leave. Neil McCann became interim manager and helped Inverness move up the league table.

Before the 2021–22 season, Robertson moved to a Director of Football role. Billy Dodds was appointed manager. In his first season, Dodds led Inverness on a 7-game unbeaten run. Despite a later winless spell, Inverness reached the Premiership Playoff final but lost to St Johnstone. The 2022–23 season saw Inverness finish sixth. However, they had a great cup run, reaching their second Scottish Cup final, which they lost to Celtic.

During the 2023–24 season, Dodds was sacked after a poor start. Duncan Ferguson became manager. The club ended up in a relegation battle and lost to Hamilton Academical in the play-off final. This meant they dropped to the third tier.

On October 22, 2024, the club entered administration. This led to Duncan Ferguson and his assistants leaving. Coach Scott Kellacher was appointed as manager.

Club Mascots

The club has had official mascots:

• ICaT – This name is a play on the club's initials, 'ICT'. ICaT was designed from a winning drawing by an Inverness school child.
• Sub Man – This mascot was a submarine sandwich in a superhero costume. He was retired when Subway stopped sponsoring the club.
• Nessie – A 'Nessie' costume wearing the club's home kit. This mascot was later renamed Lionel Nessi, a fun reference to famous footballer Lionel Messi. Lionel Nessi first appeared at the 2018 Scottish Challenge Cup Final.

Club Honours

League Titles

• Scottish First Division / Championship (second tier):
  • Winners (2): 2003–04, 2009–10
  • Runners up (1): 2019–20
• Scottish Second Division (third tier):
  • Runners up (1): 1998–99
• Scottish Third Division (fourth tier):
  • Winners (1): 1996–97
• North Caledonian League (reserve team):
  • Winners (2): 1994–95, 1997–98

Cup Wins

• Scottish Cup:
  • Winners (1): 2014–15
  • Runners up (1): 2022–23
• Scottish League Cup:
  • Runners up (1): 2013–14
• Scottish Challenge Cup:
  • Winners (3): 2003–04, 2017–18, 2019–20*
  • Runners up (2): 1999–00, 2009–10
• Inverness Cup:
  • Winners (8): 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2001–02, 2004–05, 2023–24
• North of Scotland Cup:
  • Winners (4): 1999–00, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2011–12
• Chic Allan Cup:
  • Winners (2): 1994–95, 1998–99
• Football Times Cup:
  • Winners (1): 1998–99
• PCT Cup:
  • Winners (1): 1998–99

*Shared with Raith Rovers

Club Records

Attendance Records

All competitions

At Telford Street Park

• Highest attendance: 4,931 vs Ross County, January 23, 1996.
• Lowest attendance: 491 vs Albion Rovers, April 11, 1995.

At Caledonian Stadium*

• Highest attendance: 7,753 vs Rangers, January 20, 2008.
• Lowest attendance: 300 vs Raith Rovers, November 21, 2020; and Dundee, December 12, 2020.

*During the COVID-19 pandemic, when fans were not allowed in stadiums, Inverness and Hearts fans virtually sold out the stadium for a match on February 26, 2021, with 11,356 tickets sold. This is the largest number of tickets sold for a home match involving the club, though not an official attendance.

At Pittodrie Stadium

• Highest attendance: 9,530 vs Aberdeen, October 16, 2004.
• Lowest attendance: 1,125 vs Dundee United, November 23, 2004.

At Tannadice Park*

• 11,296 vs Rangers, 1995–96 Scottish Cup Quarter Final, March 9, 1996.

*This was a one-off game because Telford Street was not suitable for a Scottish Cup Quarter Final.

Player Records

• All-time top scorer: Billy Mckay, 114 goals.
• All-time most appearances: Ross Tokely, 456 appearances.
• Longest time at club: Ross Tokely, 1996–2012, 17 years.
• Highest transfer fee paid: John Rankin from Ross County, £65,000, July 2006.
• Highest transfer fee received: Ryan Christie to Celtic, £500,000, September 2015.
• Most goals in one season: Iain Stewart, 27 Goals, 1996–97.
• Most goals in one match: Billy Mckay, 5 goals, vs Arbroath. July 23, 2013 (Friendly).
• Fastest goal: Max Anderson, 19 seconds, vs Partick Thistle, December 23, 2023 (Scottish Championship).
• Fastest hat-trick: Alex Samuel, 9 minutes, vs Raith Rovers, January 27, 2024 (Scottish Championship).
• Youngest player: Daniel MacKay, 16 years, 2 months and 20 days vs Peterhead, October 7, 2017 (Scottish Challenge Cup).
• Oldest player: Jim Calder, 41 years, 8 months and 29 days, vs Partick Thistle, April 27, 2002 (Scottish First Division).
• Youngest goalscorer: Daniel MacKay, 16 years, 2 months and 20 days vs Peterhead, October 7, 2017 (Scottish Challenge Cup).
• Oldest goalscorer: Craig Brewster, 40 years, 9 months and 9 days, vs Heart of Midlothian, September 22, 2007 (Scottish Premier League).
• Most international caps: Richard Hastings for Canada, 59 caps.

Team Records

• Biggest home victory: 8–1 vs Annan Athletic, January 24, 1998 (Scottish Cup).
• Biggest away victory: 0–16 vs Fort William, July 31, 2018 (North of Scotland Cup).
• Biggest home defeat: 0–5 vs Dundee United, March 9, 2014 (Scottish Cup).
• Biggest away defeat: 6–0 vs Airdrie, September 22, 2001 (First Division); 6–0 vs Celtic, September 22, 2010 (League Cup); 6–0 vs Celtic, April 27, 2014 (Premiership); 6–0 vs Celtic, February 11, 2017 (Scottish Cup); and 6–0 vs Dundee, July 27, 2024 (League Cup).
• Clean sheet record: 708 minutes – between September 23 and November 25, 2017.
• Longest winning streak (league): 11 games – between November 16, 1996 and February 15, 1997.
• Longest unbeaten streak (league): 25 games – between March 17, 2018 and December 1, 2018.
• Longest losing streak (league): 8 games – between November 29, 2008 and January 24, 2009.
• Longest winless streak (league): 14 games – between October 29, 2016 and February 18, 2017.

League Records

• Record home victory: 6–1 vs Albion Rovers (1995–96), Gretna (2007–08), and Cove Rangers (2022–23); and 5–0 vs St Mirren (1999–2000), Raith Rovers (2000–01), Arbroath (2001–02), Brechin City (2003–04) and Greenock Morton (2019–20).
• Record away victory: 0–7 vs Ayr United (2009–10).
• Record home defeat: 1–5 vs Airdrieonians (1999–2000), Ross County (2002–03), and Motherwell (2012–13); and 0–4 vs Queen's Park (1994–95) and Montrose (1994–95).
• Record away defeat: 6–0 vs Airdrieonians (2001–02) and Celtic (2013–14).
• Highest all-time finish: 3rd, Scottish Premiership (2014–15).
• Lowest all-time finish: 6th, Scottish Third Division (1994–95).
• First season in top flight: 2004–05 Scottish Premier League.
• Last season in top flight: 2016–17 Scottish Premiership.

Europa League Records

• Best run: Second Qualifying Round: 2015–16 (lost 0–1 on total score to Astra Giurgiu).
• Biggest defeat: 0–1 vs Astra Giurgiu, July 16, 2015.

Scottish Cup Records

• Best run: Winners: 2014–15 (won 2–1 against Falkirk).
• Worst run: First round: 1994–95 (lost 1–2 at home to Queen of the South).
• Record victory: 8–1 vs Annan Athletic, 1997–98, January 24, 1998.
• Record defeat: 6–0 vs Celtic, 2016–17, February 11, 2017.

Scottish League Cup Records

• Best run: Final: 2013–14 (lost 2–4 on penalties after a 0–0 draw, to Aberdeen).
• Worst run: First round/Group Stage; (8 times): 1995–96, 2003–04, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24, 2024–25.
• Record victory: 7–0 vs Arbroath, 2016–17, July 30, 2016.
• Record defeat: 6–0 vs Celtic, 2010–11, September 22, 2010 and 6–0 vs Dundee, 2024–25, July 27, 2024.

Scottish Challenge Cup Records

• Best run: Winners; (3 times): 2003–04 (won 2–0 against Airdrieonians), 2017–18 (won 1–0 against Dumbarton) and 2019–20 (shared with Raith Rovers).
• Worst run: First round; (4 times): 1995–96, 1997–98, 2002–03, and 2018–19.
• Record victory: 5–0 vs Gretna, 2003–04, August 2, 2003.
• Record defeat: 3–0 vs Arbroath, 2016–17, August 2, 2016 (U20s Squad).

Other Records

• Longest name in professional football in the United Kingdom.

European Games

Venue	Wins	Draw	Loss	Goals for	Goals against
Home	0	0	1	0	1
Neutral	0	0	0	0	0
Away	0	1	0	0	0

Matches Played

Season	Competition	Round	Club	Home	Away	Aggregate
2015–16	UEFA Europa League	2Q	Astra Giurgiu	0–1	0–0	0–1

Notes

• 2Q: Second qualifying round

See also

In Spanish: Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club para niños