The 1912–13 season was the third season of competitive football by Ayr United.
| 1912–13 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Selection Committee | |
| Stadium | Somerset Park | |
| Scottish Second Division | 1st | |
| Scottish Cup | Second Round (lost to Airdrieonians) | |
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Competitions edit
Win Draw Loss
Friendly and benefit matches edit
| 15 August 1912 Friendly | Kilwinning Rangers | 1–3 | Ayr United | Abbey Park, Kilwinning |
| 21 August 1912 Friendly [nb 1] | Ayr United | 1–2 | Queens Park | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 5 April 1913 Friendly | Ayr United | 2–1 | Dumbarton Harp | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 7 May 1913 Friendly [nb 2] | Ayr United | 0–0 | Celtic | Somerset Park, Ayr |
Last updated: 2011.
Source: ayr-united.co.uk
Scottish Second Division edit
Matches edit
| 17 August 1912 Match 1 | Ayr United | 0–2 | Abercorn | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 24 August 1912 Match 2 | Cowdenbeath | 1–1 | Ayr United | North End Park, Cowdenbeath |
| 31 August 1912 Match 3 | Ayr United | 6–0 | Vale of Leven | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 19 October 1912 Match 4 | Albion Rovers | 0–1 | Ayr United | Meadow Park, Coatbridge |
| 2 November 1912 Match 5 | Ayr United | 3–0 | Albion Rovers | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 9 November 1912 Match 6 | Arthurlie | 1–2 | Ayr United | Dunterlie Park, Barrhead |
| 16 November 1912 Match 7 | Ayr United | 0–0 | Dundee Hibernian | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 23 November 1912 Match 8 | Ayr United | 1–0 | Cowdenbeath | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 30 November 1912 Match 9 | Dunfermline Athletic | 0–0 | Ayr United | East End Park, Dunfermline |
| 7 December 1912 Match 10 | Ayr United | 3–0 | Leith Athletic | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 14 December 1912 Match 11 | Abercorn | 0–0 | Ayr United | New Ralston Park |
| 21 December 1912 Match 12 | East Stirlingshire | 0–0 | Ayr United | Merchiston Park, Bainsford |
| 28 December 1912 Match 13 | Ayr United | 5–0 | Johnstone | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 1 January 1913 Match 14 | Ayr United | 3–0 | St Bernard's | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 4 January 1913 Match 15 | St Johnstone | 3–3 | Ayr United | Recreation Grounds, Perth |
| 11 January 1913 Match 16 | Ayr United | 3–0 | East Stirlingshire | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 18 January 1913 Match 17 | Dundee Hibernian | 1–0 | Ayr United | Tannadice Park, Dundee |
| 25 January 1913 Match 18 | Ayr United | 1–1 | Arthurlie | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 1 February 1913 Match 19 | Ayr United | 1–1 | Dumbarton | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 22 February 1913 Match 20 | Leith Athletic | 1–4 | Ayr United | Old Logie Green, Leith |
| 1 March 1913 Match 21 | Vale of Leven | 1–3 | Ayr United | Millburn Park, Alexandria |
| 8 March 1913 Match 22 | Ayr United | 3–1 | St Johnstone | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 15 March 1913 Match 23 | Johnstone | 2–1 | Ayr United | Newfield Park, Johnstone |
| 22 March 1913 Match 24 | St Bernard's | 3–0 | Ayr United | Royal Gymnasium Ground, Edinburgh |
| 29 March 1913 Match 25 | Ayr United | 1–0 | Dunfermline Athletic | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 5 April 1913 Match 26 | Dumbarton | 1–0 | Ayr United | Boghead Park, Dumbarton |
Last updated: 2011.
Source: ayr-united.co.uk
Scottish Qualifying Cup edit
| 7 September 1912 1st Round | Galston | 2–2 | Ayr United | Portland Park, Galston |
| 14 September 1912 1st Round (replay) | Ayr United | 1–1 | Galston | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 21 September 1912 1st Round (2nd replay) | Ayr United | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Galston | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 25 September 1912 1st Round (3rd replay) | Ayr United | 3–0 | Galston | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 28 September 1912 2nd Round | Hurlford United | 3–3 | Ayr United |
| 5 October 1912 2nd Round (replay) | Ayr United | 4–2 | Hurlford United | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 12 October 1912 3rd Round | Ayr United | 3–0 | Girvan Athletic | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 26 October 1912 4th Round | Abercorn | 2–1 | Ayr United | New Ralston Park |
Last updated: 2011.
Source: ayr-united.co.uk
Scottish Cup edit
| 8 February 1913 2nd Round | Ayr United | 0–2 | Airdrieonians | Somerset Park, Ayr |
Last updated: 2011.
Source: ayr-united.co.uk
Ayrshire Cup edit
| 15 February 1913 2nd Round | Ayr United | 5–2 | Annbank United | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 19 April 1913 Semi Final | Beith | 1–1 | Ayr United |
| 26 April 1913 Semi Final (Replay) | Ayr United | 3–0 | Beith | Somerset Park, Ayr |
Last updated: 2011.
Source: ayr-united.co.uk
Ayr Charity Cup edit
| 3 May 1913 Semi Final | Ayr United | 5–0 | Annbank United | Somerset Park, Ayr |
| 10 May 1913 Final | Ayr United | 3–0 | Hurlford United | Somerset Park, Ayr |
Last updated: 2011.
Source: ayr-united.co.uk
Statistics edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayr United (C, P) | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 45 | 19 | +26 | 34 | Promoted to the 1913–14 Scottish Division One |
| 2 | Dunfermline Athletic | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 27 | +18 | 33 | |
| 3 | East Stirlingshire | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 43 | 27 | +16 | 32 | |
| 4 | Abercorn | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 31 | +2 | 31 | |
| 5 | Cowdenbeath | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 36 | 27 | +9 | 30 |
Source: statto.com
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Rules for classification: Teams finish equal if level on points. Points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted