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Paisley Pirates have confirmed their schedule for the 2026\/27 campaign as the club prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1946, the Pirates will enter their eighth decade with a schedule featuring 32 league fixtures and two Scottish Cup ties against Whitley Bay Warriors.<\/p>\n

The anniversary season will begin on Sunday 6th September when the Pirates travel south to face Solway.<\/p>\n

Further away fixtures against Kirkcaldy, North Ayrshire, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Whitley Bay will follow before the team returns to home ice on Sunday 25th October against North Ayrshire.<\/p>\n

Pirates supporters will then have a busy run of home fixtures throughout the winter, including visits from Dundee, Solway, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy.<\/p>\n

Scottish Cup action will also return, with the Pirates set to face Whitley Bay Warriors over two games.<\/p>\n

The first Scottish Cup meeting will take place away from home on Sunday 8th November, with a 5pm face-off.<\/p>\n

The return fixture is scheduled for Sunday 29th November, when the Warriors will travel to face the Pirates at 5pm.<\/p>\n

The festive period will see the Pirates host Aberdeen on Sunday 20th December and Edinburgh on Sunday 27th December.<\/p>\n

The league schedule will resume in January with a home fixture against Whitley Bay on Sunday 17th January.<\/p>\n

The campaign is currently scheduled to conclude with an away fixture against Dundee on Saturday 27th March.<\/p>\n

The 2026\/27 season marks 80 years since the Paisley Pirates were founded in 1946.<\/p>\n

Plans to celebrate the club\u2019s history will continue to be announced ahead of and throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Supporters can follow the Paisley Pirates\u2019 official website and social media channels for ticket information, fixture updates and anniversary announcements.<\/p>\n

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