2024–25 Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. season
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
Friendlies
| 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
| 3 August 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Dumbarton | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 10 August 2024 League One | Annan Athletic | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Annan |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Galabank |
| 17 August 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Montrose | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 24 August 2024 League One | Kelty Hearts | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Kelty |
| 15:00 | Stadium: New Central Park |
| 31 August 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Queen of the South | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 14 September 2024 League One | Alloa Athletic | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Alloa |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Indodrill Stadium |
| 21 September 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Cove Rangers | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 28 September 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Stenhousemuir | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 5 October 2024 League One | Arbroath | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Arbroath |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Gayfield Park |
| 19 October 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Annan Athletic | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 26 October 2024 League One | Dumbarton | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Dumbarton |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 2 November 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Kelty Hearts | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 9 November 2024 League One | Cove Rangers | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Balmoral Stadium |
| 16 November 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Alloa Athletic | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 23 November 2024 League One | Queen of the South | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Dumfries |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Palmerston Park |
| 7 December 2024 League One | Montrose | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Montrose |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Links Park |
| 14 December 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Arbroath | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 21 December 2024 League One | Stenhousemuir | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Ochilview Park |
| 28 December 2024 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Cove Rangers | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 4 January 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Dumbarton | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 11 January 2025 League One | Annan Athletic | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Annan |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Galabank |
| 25 January 2025 League One | Alloa Athletic | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Alloa |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Indodrill Stadium |
| 1 February 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Queen of the South | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 8 February 2025 League One | Arbroath | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Arbroath |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Gayfield Park |
| 15 February 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Stenhousemuir | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 22 February 2025 League One | Kelty Hearts | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Kelty |
| 15:00 | Stadium: New Central Park |
| 1 March 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Montrose | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 8 March 2025 League One | Dumbarton | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Dumbarton |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15 March 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Annan Athletic | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 22 March 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Alloa Athletic | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 29 March 2025 League One | Queen of the South | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Dumfries |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Palmerston Park |
| 5 April 2025 League One | Cove Rangers | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Aberdeen |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Balmoral Stadium |
| 12 April 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Kelty Hearts | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 19 April 2025 League One | Stenhousemuir | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Stenhousemuir |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Ochilview Park |
| 26 April 2025 League One | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | v | Arbroath | Inverness |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Caledonian Stadium |
| 3 May 2025 League One | Montrose | v | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | Montrose |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Links Park |
League Cup
As 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 |
Team Statistics
League Standings
| 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 |
Current Squad
| No. | Name | Position | Nationality | Place of birth | Date of birth (Age) | Previous Club | Date Signed | Fee | Contract end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||
| 1 | Jack Newman | GK | Hexham | 12 February 2002 (22) | Dundee United | 27 June 2024 | Loan | 31 May 2025 | |
| 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
As of 13 July 2024
League Goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd |
Overall Goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd |
*players in italics left during the season
Hattricks
| Player | Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Transfers
| 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 | ||||
| Sam Nixon | 17 | DF | Forres Mechanics | ||||
| Calum MacKay | 19 | MF | Nairn County | ||||
| Ethan Cairns | 19 | FW | Banks o' Dee | ||||
| Lewis Hyde | 21 | MF | Brora Rangers | ||||
| Keith Bray | 18 | MF | Elgin City | ||||
| Robbie Thompson | 19 | MF | The Spartans | ||||
| Jake Davidson | 23 | MF | Hamilton Academical | ||||
| Calum MacLeod | 17 | MF | Clachnacuddin | ||||
| Jack Newman | 22 | GK | Dundee United | Season | 27 June 2024 | 31 May 2025 |
| 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 | ||||
| James Carragher | 21 | DF | Wigan Athletic | ||||
| Alex Samuel | 28 | FW | Ross County | ||||
| Cammy Kerr | 28 | DF | Dundee | ||||
| Sean McAllister | 21 | MF | Everton | ||||
| Aribim Pepple | 21 | FW | Luton Town | ||||
| Samson Lawal | 20 | MF | Livingston |
*Age at time of transfer
References
- "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.
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