Stenhousemuir Football Club are delighted to announce that Kinlay Bilham has signed a new one-year contract, keeping him at Ochilview Park until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Bilham joined the Warriors in July 2023 following his departure from Ayr United and has since gone on to become a key figure in the side.
The left-back made his debut for the club in a 1-0 victory over St Johnstone in the ViaPlay Cup and has gone on to make 130 appearances in maroon, scoring once and contributing 11 assists.
His only goal for the club came in a 5-1 win over Annan Athletic in the William Hill League One on 31 August 2024.
Bilham also played a vital role in a historic campaign which saw Stenhousemuir lift their first-ever league title.
His contract extension sees him join Darren Jamieson, Ross Meechan, Ollie Simpson, Gregor Buchanan, Nicky Jamieson, Archie Graham, Euan O’Reilly, Finn Robson, Matthew Aitken, Ross Taylor, Dale Carrick and Michael Anderson in committing their futures to the club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Manager Gary Naysmith said: “I’m delighted that Kinlay has decided to extend his stay at the club for a fourth season. During his time with us he has been virtually an ever present in the starting line-up and has played a major part in the success that we have enjoyed.
“Kinlay in many ways is an old fashioned type of full back and is someone who always gives a 100%. He a popular player in the changing room and this is the latest piece of good news that the club have announced regarding players contracted for next season.”
Chairman Dan Wharton added: “Kinlay embodies everything we want from a Stenhousemuir player. His consistency, professionalism and commitment to the club have been outstanding since the day he arrived.
“He has played a huge role in what has been a hugely successful period for the club, and we’re delighted to secure his services for another year as we continue to move forward.”
Kinlay Bilham said: “I’m delighted to be staying another season with the club, I’ve enjoyed every second of my time here and really enjoying playing my football here under the gaffer, Brown and the group of players we have here.”
