Crest meaning
The Arbroath FC crest combines maroon with Gayfield maroon, the ground closest to the sea in Britain. The badge marks Arbroath, Angus and the Red Lichties tradition, distinct from generic filler. The shield summarises triumphs, rivalries and local pride in contemporary football.
Quick summary
- Country: Escócia
- Continent: Europa
- City: Arbroath
- Competition: Scottish Championship
- Stadium: Gayfield ParkGo to
- Capacity: 4.125 seats
- Website: 🌐 arbroathfc.co.uk
History
Arbroath FC, founded in 1878 in Arbroath, Angus, is a national football reference and a marked continental presence. Known as the Red Lichties, it collected the 36–0 vs Bon Accord in the 1885 Scottish Cup and Gayfield Park. Rivalry with os clubes de Angus and a maroon identity shape fans and narrative. Gayfield Park, local support and Gayfield Park sustain the contemporary project. Youth work, management and competitive ambition define the current cycle against historic rivals. The sporting project balances a memory of triumphs with the demands of the modern elite.
