Aberdeen prepares for season under coach Stephen Robinson

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:53 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Aberdeen prepares for season under coach Stephen Robinson

Summary

Stephen Robinson begins his first full season as Aberdeen head coach this month, with a significant overhaul of the squad. Aberdeen will face Brora Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup in ten days. Robinson has made eight new signings to strengthen a side that struggled last season, particularly in scoring and set-piece defense. The upcoming friendly against FC Twente will provide insight into how the team is expected to perform moving forward.

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Key Details

•Aberdeen's preseason friendly against FC Twente is scheduled for Saturday.
•Robinson's tenure aims to address last season's low duel success rate.
•New signings include Alexander Briedl and Ayoub Mouloua.
•Aberdeen scored only 40 goals last season, the second-fewest in the league.
•Robinson's approach may include a shift to a 4-3-3 formation.

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As Stephen Robinson gets set for his first full season as Aberdeen head coach, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what his side might look like.
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