Clydebank vs Partick

Partick Thistle — fielding a mixed XI as confirmed by the club (source: Partick Thistle FC via Instagram, 26 July 2026) — took a 1-0 lead into half-time after a competitive first half at Holm Park.

Clydebank emerged stronger after the break and levelled the scores. The Jags responded by restoring their advantage, setting the stage for a dramatic finale.

With time running out, Nicky Little popped up to steer home the equaliser, sparking celebrations among the home support. The final whistle confirmed a 2-2 scoreline that felt fitting for a testimonial built around a decade of the captain's service.

Nicky Little's equaliser. For a player who has scored over 250 goals for Clydebank — overtaking Ken Eadie as the club's all-time leading marksman (source: Clydebank FC official website player records) — the goal in his own testimonial match capped a decade of remarkable service. The moment was a narrative finish that the 500-plus estimated crowd at Holm Park had come to see.

Nicky Little (Clydebank) — The captain scored the equaliser in his own testimonial, the crowning moment of an afternoon dedicated to his 10 years at the club. Clydebank FC's official X account described it as "fittingly" the man of the moment.

Partick Thistle XI — The Jags' mixed squad, featuring a blend of first-team fringe players and youngsters, showed sharpness in the final pre-season friendly before their William Hill Championship opener away to Greenock Morton on 1 August 2026 (source: Partick Thistle FC official website, fixtures).

Detailed match statistics (possession, shots, xG) were not recorded for this friendly fixture. The 2-2 scoreline, with Partick Thistle leading 1-0 at half-time, suggests a competitive second half in which Clydebank found two goals — a notable response from the Lowland League West side against a Scottish Championship opponent.

This was a testimonial friendly with no competitive stakes. For Clydebank, it was a celebration of their captain and a sharp workout ahead of their Lowland League West campaign, which continues on 28 July 2026 away to Celtic B (source: Clydebank FC official fixtures). For Partick Thistle, the match served as the final pre-season tune-up before the William Hill Championship season begins at Cappielow against Greenock Morton on 1 August 2026 (source: Partick Thistle FC official website).

Little's performance suggests he remains a pivotal figure for the Bankies as they push for honours in the 2026/27 season. The club had already started their league campaign with a 4-2 win over Newton Stewart the day before (source: Clydebank FC official fixtures).

A testimonial that delivered the fairytale finish. Clydebank's 2-2 draw with Partick Thistle was never about the result — it was about celebrating Nicky Little's extraordinary service to the club. That he scored the equaliser made it one to remember for everyone at Holm Park.