Crawford back-heel sets up Thistle win over promotion rivals Livingston

Partick Thistle beat promotion rivals Livingston 2-0 at Firhill to open their William Hill Championship campaign on 7 August 2026. Robbie Crawford's early back-heel — the ball flicked with the heel — gave Thistle the lead before a Cammy MacPherson own goal sealed it. Two sides tipped for the Premiership met on opening night; Thistle took the early initiative.