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Ayr F.C. were former Scottish Football League club from Ayr, Scotland. They were formed in 1879 by...

Ayr F.C. were former Scottish Football League club from Ayr, Scotland. They were formed in 1879 by a merger of the Ayr Thistle and Ayr Academical football clubs. Their initial home ground was Springvale Park, which they left in 1884 to play home fixtures at Beresford Park, which they in turn left in 1888 to move to Somerset Park. Ayr won their first ever game at Somerset Park 3–0 against English side, Aston Villa. Ayr had spent 13 seasons in the Scottish League Division Two, with a best finish of third place which they managed on three occasions. They never managed to win promotion above this level. Ayr F.C. merged with fellow Scottish Football League members Ayr Parkhouse in 1910 to form Ayr United. Grounds: 1879–1884 Springfield Park. 1884-1888 Beresford Park. 1888–1910 Somerset Park. Colours: 1879?–1910? Crimson & gold halved shirts, white shorts, crimson with gold top socks.