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KDM Evolution Trophy 2026/27SPFL announces expanded KDM Evolution Trophy formatThe SPFL has today announced the format of the KDM Evolution Trophy for season 2026/27. Following the success of last season’s revamped competition – which included an inaugural league phase – season 2026/27 will now see more clubs compete in an expanded 40-club league phase.The following 10 guest clubs across the Scottish Highland Football League and the Scottish Lowland Football League East and West have accepted invitations into this season’s competition:Banks o’ Dee Berwick RangersBonnyrigg RoseClachnacuddinClydebankCowdenbeathCumbernauld ColtsFormartine UnitedFraserburghGala Fairydean RoversThey will join 10 William Hill League 1, 10 William Hill League 2 and 10 William Hill Premiership B-teams in the tournament’s opening round.Clubs participating in the league phase will be split into four pots by division, with each club playing two different opponents from each other pot, totalling six matches. William Hill Premiership B-teams will again play all league phase matches away from home.Points gained by clubs across six matchdays will feed into one league table, with the top 22 clubs qualifying for the knock-out Round of 32.William Hill Championship clubs will enter the competition in the Round of 32 as seeded clubs, alongside teams finishing in the top six of the league phase, with the remainder of the competition following a traditional knock-out format. Member clubs and the Scottish FA considered the new set-up hugely beneficial for youth players in providing more opportunities in the key ‘transition phase’ of ages 16-21, as players move from the academy environment to senior football. Youth prospects aged 15 will continue to be eligible to participate in the KDM Evolution Trophy, following a successful trial. The Scottish FA Cooperation System, which was designed to strengthen youth development in Scotland, has also been extended.Neil Doncaster, group chief executive of the SPFL, said: “We are delighted to build on the success of last season’s new-look competition by inviting 10 guest clubs to participate in next season’s tournament, which will be sure to benefit the community clubs we have invited and provide new challenges for our member clubs. “While we will continue to minimise travel with broadly regionalised league phase matches, following discussions with our members, home clubs will now retain gate receipts in full in the league phase, to support clubs financially.”Over £1.3 million in prize money was shared with clubs for last season’s KDM Evolution Trophy, which was an increase of more than 50% on the previous year. The SPFL is pleased to confirm that last season’s prize money has been maintained for the 2026/27 tournament, with the winners receiving £150,000, and the runners-up £100,000.The Scottish-based, internationally operating construction firm, KDM Group, remain proud title sponsors of the competition.Iain Jones, Chief Executive of KDM Group, said: “We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with the KDM Evolution Trophy after a highly successful first season of the new-look competition. Next season’s expanded format promises to deliver even more excitement and opportunities to clubs and players across the country, which reflects KDM Group’s support for Scottish football across all levels of the game.” The KDM Evolution Trophy league phase will commence on the midweek of August 11/12, where participants will look to better Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s run to the final last season. Championship clubs will again enter at the Round of 32 stage on November 3/4, with the 2026/27 showpiece final taking place on either the weekend of March 27/28 or April 3/4.The fixtures for the 2026/27 KDM Evolution Trophy league phase will be published on Thursday 16 July at 1.00pm.The full schedule of prize money for the KDM Evolution Trophy is set out below:Winners: £150,000Runners-up: £100,000Eliminated in semi-finals: £75,000Eliminated in quarter-finals: £50,000Eliminated in Round of 16: £40,000Eliminated in Round of 32: £30,000Eliminated in league phase: £15,000 - £18,500 (depending on final league position)A summary of key competition dates is set out below:League Phase MD1: August 11/12League Phase MD2: August 25/26League Phase MD3: September 8/9League Phase MD4: September 22/23League Phase MD5: September 26/27League Phase MD6: October 13Round of 32: November 3/4Round of 16: November 24/25Quarter-finals: January 12/13Semi-finals: February 9/10Final: March 27/28 or April 3/4

Clach have announced that they are hosting us on Saturday 27 June, with the game kicking off at 1300.

As a Prostate Cancer survivor, due to early detection, I really want to promote and post about the absolute importance of the Prostate Cancer initiative that ICT have got involved with.I lost an uncle (in Inverness) due to this condition because it was detected too late and my doctor (in Toronto) sent me for a test because of his death. I was 52 at the time and conventional thinking said it was "too early" for me to be affected by PC or even that other favourite as you get older, an enlarged prostate. Fast forward a few weeks and after a reading that was too high, and a biopsy that followed, I was going under the knife to remove the cancer that had been confirmed. Early detection meant a good prognosis and although I now need to have checks regularly - which are simple and easy blood tests - the alternative does not bear thinking about.The club sent out a press release today with an invite for the media to come along and publicise this event, and that reminded me I had not made any comment yet so here is my tuppence worth as this is a subject that is very close to home and of which I have personal experience. I would urge anyone who has any symptoms, or who has a family history to go get tested. For me, looking back, the only real symptom I missed was that I was having to pee more frequently, especially if I was drinking carbonated drinks like Coke or Irn Bru, or alcoholic drinks like beer! I put it down to getting older, no big deal. Take advantage of this kind of initiative or talk to your GP. Don't be embarrassed. A PSA test is a simple blood test, and it will not only put your mind at rest if the results come back as clear, but if there is anything detected, it will hopefully give you time to have it seen to before it is too late. PC is one of those slow burns, usually building over a number of years, and often unseen ... my doctor told me after my surgery that early detection was key as it is eminently treatable if caught in time. This is the kind of initiative that can prevent the preventable so please go get tested if you can.ICT Release follows: Whilst this is a media release and the spots are already filled, it is worth highlighting this so you can keep an eye out for any future opportunities.ICTFC would like to welcome members of the press and media to the first ever prostate cancer testing initiative of its kind in the Highlands. This pioneering new programme, delivered by the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative, will take place at the Sarens PSG Stadium on Wednesday 29th April, from 10.30am until 6.00pm.The Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative is supported by Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Tom Hunter, Professor Sir Chris Evans, and Kenny Logan. The Initiative provides free PSA tests to men aged between 40 and 80 and some samples are subject to additional diagnostic tests with the goal of gathering important data to help guide future screening and treatment protocols.A total of 600 men have signed up to take part in the testing Initiative in Inverness. The original 500 spaces were fully booked within just two days of going live, leading ICTFC and the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative to secure an additional 100 places due to the exceptional demand. The Initiative launched on 24 March 2026 and more than 8000 people have been tested so far across Scotland. Members of the press are invited to attend on the day, with opportunities to speak to representatives from the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative, as well as potentially hearing from some of the men taking part in the testing. If you intend to attend, please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.Further details about the Initiative can be found: https://www.scottishprostate.com/ 

CTO Player of the YearOscar MacIntyreOscar has had a great season with us since signing from Hibs and has been a favourite with the fans.  He has scored 1 goal for the club in our 3-3 draw with Partick Thistle in the KDM Trophy (which we won on penalties) and picked up 5 yellow cards, in 37 appearances for the club.  Starting the season well he was then rotated with Mitchell Robertson, but was picking up votes in most games he played throughout the season.  Although he did not start on Saturday he came on as a sub for Danny Devine, no votes came his way but he had enough to win.CONGRATULATIONS OSCARPlayer of the Year 2025-2026Oscar MacIntyre 62 pointsAlfie Stewart 57 pointsCalum MacLeod 55 pointsRemi savage 43 pointsPaul Allan 32 PointsDavid Wotherspoon 28 pointsMonthly Winners.July - Calum MacLeodAugust - Oscar MacIntyreSeptember - Paul AllanOctober - Adam MacKinnonNovember - Adam MacKinnonDecember - Remi SavageJanuary - Alfie StewartFebruary - Alfie StewartMarch - Jordan Alonge - Alfie StewartApril - Remi SavageMay - Billy MckayCongratulations to Oscar as the CTO Player of the Year voted by you.  I along with many other fans hope he will sign on with the club for next season, including young Finlay MacLellan who picked up his autograph earlier in the season.Thanks again for all your votes throughout the season and hope to keep it going in the next one.CTO also thank IBM for all his hard work in keeping the PotY polls running throughout every season.It's an interactive poll on CTO as fans post their own opinions on player performances (5-3-1 points) which gets totted up to determine who gets this accolade, and this year Oscar is your Man!

CTO Player of the YearOscar MacIntyreOscar has had a great season with us since signing from Hibs and has been a favourite with the fans.  He has scored 1 goal for the club in our 3-3 draw with Partick Thistle in the KDM Trophy (which we won on penalties) and picked up 5 yellow cards, in 37 appearances for the club.  Starting the season well he was then rotated with Mitchell Robertson, but was picking up votes in most games he played throughout the season.  Although he did not start on Saturday he came on as a sub for Danny Devine, no votes came his way but he had enough to win.CONGRATULATIONS OSCARPlayer of the Year 2025-2026Oscar MacIntyre 62 pointsAlfie Stewart 57 pointsCalum MacLeod 55 pointsRemi savage 43 pointsPaul Allan 32 PointsDavid Wotherspoon 28 pointsMonthly Winners.July - Calum MacLeodAugust - Oscar MacIntyreSeptember - Paul AllanOctober - Adam MacKinnonNovember - Adam MacKinnonDecember - Remi SavageJanuary - Alfie StewartFebruary - Alfie StewartMarch - Jordan Alonge - Alfie StewartApril - Remi SavageMay - Billy MckayCongratulations to Oscar as the CTO Player of the Year voted by you.  I along with many other fans hope he will sign on with the club for next season, including young Finlay MacLellan who picked up his autograph earlier in the season.Thanks again for all your votes throughout the season and hope to keep it going in the next one.CTO also thank IBM for all his hard work in keeping the PotY polls running throughout every season.It's an interactive poll on CTO as fans post their own opinions on player performances (5-3-1 points) which gets totted up to determine who gets this accolade, and this year Oscar is your Man! View full article