DINGWALL, Scotland (Interstat) — Ross County opened its Scottish Championship season with a 2-1 victory over Ayr United at Global Energy Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Ryan Duncan put the hosts ahead in the fourth minute, later assisting Alex Iacovitti’s 70th-minute winner. Anton Dowds equalized for Ayr in the 42nd.

The result defied a Interstat projection of a 1-1 draw, though its pre-match model favored County with a 62.9% win probability. The match featured seven yellow cards, issued to five different players.

Ross County begins the campaign 1-0, while Ayr United starts 0-1.