Aaron Muirhead

Aaron Muirhead (born 30 August 1990)

Muirhead is the nephew of Davie Irons, who also played for the Firhill club. Muirhead received a four match suspension following this incident.

Muirhead scored his first Premiership goal for newly promoted Partick Thistle in a 1–1 home draw with Hearts, scoring an 85th-minute penalty. Muirhead then scored his second goal of the season with another penalty versus Kilmarnock in another 1–1 home draw. Muirhead scored his third goal of the season, again with a penalty to make it 1–1 in a 4–1 defeat away to Dundee United. Muirhead also scored a penalty in the Scottish League Cup win versus Cowdenbeath as the Harry Wraggs won 3-1 after extra time.

Falkirk After leaving Thistle by mutual consent, Muirhead signed for Falkirk in January 2015 alongside former Thistle team-mate Mark Kerr. Muirhead departed the club on 23 January 2019, with his contract being terminated by mutual consent.

Ayr United On 24 January 2019, Muirhead signed for Ayr United on a contract until the end of the 2019–20 season.

Partick Thistle (second spell) Muirhead returned to Thistle during the 2022 close season.

Muirhead scored his first goal on his return to Thistle, scoring the equaliser with a curling shot into the top corner in a league cup group stage game against Kilmarnock.

Muirhead was part of the Thistle squad that made it to the Scottish Premiership play off final, which they eventually lost on penalties to Ross County, meaning Thistle remained in the Scottish Championship. Following this Muirhead signed a one-year extension to his Thistle contract.

Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Muirhead triggered an appearance based contract extension, which added a year to his Thistle deal.

In February 2025, Muirhead joined Scottish League One side Arbroath on loan until the end of the season.

Arbroath After winning League One with Arbroath during his loan spell, Muirhead joined Arbroath permanently in June 2025, on a one year deal.

Career statistics

Honours Partick Thistle Scottish First Division: 1 2012–13

Arbroath Scottish League One: 2024–25