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Ben Stanway signs contract to aid Partick Thistle's promotion efforts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Ben Stanway signs contract to aid Partick Thistle's promotion efforts
Summary

Ben Stanway has signed a new contract with Partick Thistle ahead of their match against Livingston on August 7. The move comes as the club aims to secure promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Mark Wilson highlighted that the objective of returning to the top flight significantly influenced Stanway's decision. The match is being broadcast live on BBC Scotland.

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  • •Stanway signs a surprise new contract with Partick Thistle
  • •Match against Livingston is underway on August 7
  • •Partick Thistle aims for Scottish Premiership promotion
  • •Mark Wilson cites promotion goal as key motivation for Stanway
Latest Updates
  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Stanway deal boosts Partick Thistle promotion push
  • 8:00 AMBBC Sport — Stanway deal boosts Partick Thistle promotion push
What they're saying
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Mark Wilson believes the aim of returning Partick Thistle to the Scottish Premiership was a huge factor in Ben Stanway signing a surprise new contract as Livingston visit in Friday's live BBC Scotland match.

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Mark Wilson believes the aim of returning Partick Thistle to the Scottish Premiership was a huge factor in Ben Stanway signing a surprise new contract as Livingston visit in Friday's live BBC Scotland match.

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