The 2024–25 Inverness Caledonian Thistle season will be the club's 31st season in the SPFL and will be the club's first season in League One since the 1998–99 season where they got promoted as runner-up in the Second Division.[1]
| 2024–25 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Ross Morrison (until 2 June 2024) vacant | |
| Manager | Duncan Ferguson | |
| Stadium | Caledonian Stadium | |
| Scottish Cup | TBC | |
| League Cup | Group Stage | |
| Challenge Cup | TBC | |
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Fixtures
editFriendlies
edit| 29 June 2024 Friendly | Clachnacuddin | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Inverness |
| 12:00 | Stadium: Grant Street Park |
| 2 July 2024 Friendly | Nairn County | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Nairn |
| 19:30 | Stadium: Station Park |
| 6 July 2024 Friendly | Raith Rovers | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Kirkcaldy |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Stark's Park |
| 9 July 2024 Friendly | Brora Rangers | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Brora |
| 19:30 | Stadium: Dudgeon Park |
League One
editScottish Cup
editLeague Cup
editAs with other sides that failed to qualify for European Competition, Inverness will be drawn into the Premier Sports Cup Group Stage on 29 May 2024.[2] Inverness were drawn into Group D with Annan Athletic and Arbroath of League One, Bonnyrigg Rose of League Two, and Dundee of the Premiership.
| 13 July 2024 Group D | Annan Athletic | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Annan |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Galabank Stadium |
| 20 July 2024 Group D | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Bonnyrigg Rose | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 23 July 2024 Group D | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Arbroath | Inverness |
| 19:45 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 27 July 2024 Group D | Dundee | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Dundee |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Dens Park |
Challenge Cup
editInverness Cup
editNorth of Scotland Cup
editTeam Statistics
editLeague Standings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alloa Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the Championship |
| 2 | Annan Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Championship play-offs |
| 3 | Arbroath | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Cove Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Dumbarton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Kelty Hearts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Montrose | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Queen of the South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the League One play-offs |
| 10 | Stenhousemuir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to League Two |
First match(es) will be played: 3 August 2024. Source: [3]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).[4]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).[4]
Current Squad
edit| No. | Name | Position | Nationality | Place of birth | Date of birth (Age) | Previous Club | Date Signed | Fee | Contract end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||
| Defenders | |||||||||
| 6 | Danny Devine | CB | 
|
Belfast | 7 September 1992 (31) |  Dunfermline Athletic
|
17 August 2020 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| 14 | Jake Davidson | RB |
|
Stirling | 6 October 2000 (23) | Queen's Park
|
1 July 2023 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| 26 | Matthew Strachan | CB |
|
Inverness | 3 June 2005 (19) | Academy | 11 July 2022 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| 32 | Sam Nixon | CB |
|
Inverness | 17 March 2006 (18) | Academy | 1 July 2023 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| 33 | Lewis Nicolson | LB |
|
Inverness | 5 May 2004 | Academy | 1 July 2021 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| 34 | Remi Savage | CB | 
|
Liverpool | 26 October 2001 (22) | Newcastle United
|
25 January 2024 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| 44 | Nikola Ujdur | CB | 
|
Canberra | 25 January 1999 (25) | Rockdale Ilinden
|
1 September 2023 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| - | Jack Walker | CB |
|
Inverness | 11 January 2006 (18) | Academy | - | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| Midfielders | |||||||||
| 7 | Charlie Gilmour | DM |
|
Brighton
|
11 February 1999 (25) | St. Johnstone
|
1 July 2023 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| 24 | Adam Brooks | AM |
|
Bonhill | 9 February 2004 (20) | Celtic
|
8 July 2023 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| 25 | Calum MacKay | CM |
|
Inverness | 30 April 2005 (19) | Academy | 11 July 2022 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| 28 | Keith Bray | CM |
|
Aird Tong | 1 April 2006 (18) | Academy | 11 July 2022 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| 29 | Robbie Thompson | AM |
|
Inverness | 26 April 2024 (20) | Academy | 1 July 2021 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| 31 | Calum MacLeod | DM |
|
Inverness | 25 May 2006 (18) | Academy | 1 July 2023 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| Forwards | |||||||||
| 9 | Billy Mckay | CF |
|
Corby
|
22 October 1988 (35) | Ross County
|
1 July 2021 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| 19 | Luis Longstaff | RW |
|
Darlington | 24 February 2001 (23) | Cove Rangers
|
20 July 2023 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| 23 | Ethan Cairns | CF |
|
Grantown-on-Spey | 17 December 2004 (19) | Academy | 1 July 2021 | Trainee | 31 May 2025 |
| - | Cameron Ferguson | CF |
|
Liverpool
|
24 March 2003 (21) | Forres Mechanics
|
26 June 2024 | Free | 31 May 2025 |
| Out on Loan | |||||||||
First Team Player Statistics
editAs of 13 July 2024
League Goalscorers
edit| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd |
Overall Goalscorers
edit| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd |
*players in italics left during the season
Hattricks
edit| Player | Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Transfers
edit| Player | Age* | Pos | From | Fee | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Ferguson
|
21 | ST | Forres Mechanics
|
Free | 26 June 2024 | Intended to join in January but failed registration |
| Player | Age* | Pos | To | Fee | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aaron Doran
|
33 | MF | Contract Expired | Free | 31 May 2024 | |
| Wallace Duffy
|
25 | DF | Contract Expired | Free | 31 May 2024 | |
| Mark Ridgers
|
33 | GK | Contract Expired | Free | 31 May 2024 | |
| Austin Samuels
|
ST | Contract Expired | Free | 31 May 2024 | ||
| Lewis Mackie
|
17 | DF | Strathspey Thistle
|
Free | 1 June 2024 | |
| Cameron Mackay
|
27 | GK | Brora Rangers
|
Pre-Contract | 3 June 2024 | |
| Cameron Harper
|
22 | DF | Carlisle United
|
Undisclosed | 14 June 2024 | |
| Nathan Shaw
|
23 | MF | Greenock Morton
|
Free | 24 June 2024 |
| Player | Age* | Pos | From | Duration | Date In | Date Out | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Strachan
|
19 | DF | Brora Rangers
|
Return | 1 July 2024 | N/A | |
| Jack Walker
|
18 | DF | Forres Mechanics
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| Sam Nixon
|
17 | DF | Forres Mechanics
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| Calum MacKay
|
19 | MF | Nairn County
|
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| Ethan Cairns
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19 | FW | Banks o' Dee
|
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| Lewis Hyde
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21 | MF | Brora Rangers
|
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| Keith Bray
|
18 | MF | Elgin City
|
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| Robbie Thompson
|
19 | MF | The Spartans
|
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| Jake Davidson
|
23 | MF | Hamilton Academical
|
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| Calum MacLeod
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17 | MF | Clachnacuddin
|
| Player | Age* | Pos | To | Duration | Date Out | Date In | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Anderson
|
22 | MF | Dundee
|
Return | 1 July 2024 | N/A | |
 Morgan Boyes
|
23 | DF | Livingston
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| James Carragher
|
21 | DF | Wigan Athletic
|
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| Alex Samuel
|
28 | FW | Ross County
|
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| Cammy Kerr
|
28 | DF | Dundee
|
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| Sean McAllister
|
21 | MF | Everton
|
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 Aribim Pepple
|
21 | FW | Luton Town
|
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 Samson Lawal
|
20 | MF | Livingston
|
*Age at time of transfer
References
edit- ^ "Hamilton Academical win promotion and relegate Inverness CT". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "Premier Sports Cup Group Stage Draw 2024/25 | SPFL". spfl.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "League One Table". Scottish Professional Football League. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "The Rules of the Scottish Professional Football League" (PDF). SPFL. pp. 38–39. Retrieved 20 October 2019.