Stenhousemuir FC secured a landmark ascent to the Scottish Championship on May 16, 2026, marking the first time the club has reached the second tier in the modern era. The Warriors clinched promotion via a 3-2 aggregate victory over Alloa Athletic in the Championship Play-Off Final, highlighted by a 3-1 win in the first leg and a 1-0 reverse at home in the second leg.
Their promotion follows a strong 2025/26 campaign in Scottish League One, where Stenhousemuir finished second with 67 points, two behind champions Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Prior to the final, they defeated Queen of the South on penalties in the semi-finals to reach the decider. After securing promotion, manager Gary Naysmith agreed to a three-year contract elsewhere for the next season, signaling a managerial transition for the club despite the season’s success.