Blair Michael Alston (born 23 March 1992) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish League Two club Forfar Athletic. Alston has previously played for Hamilton Academical, St Johnstone, Falkirk, Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle.
Career
Falkirk Alston made his first team debut for Falkirk against Partick Thistle in their League Cup match on 24 August 2010. He scored his first goal for the club in their 2–1 win also against Partick Thistle on 12 April 2011. On 1 April 2012, he came on as a late substitute as Falkirk beat Hamilton Academical 1–0 to win the Scottish Challenge Cup.
St Johnstone Alston moved to St Johnstone in May 2016 under freedom of contract.
Hamilton Academical In June 2019 he signed for Hamilton Academical.
Falkirk return In August 2020 he signed for Falkirk on a two-year contract for a second spell at the club.
Kilmarnock Alston left Falkirk during the 2021 close season and signed a two-year contract with Kilmarnock. Alston scored the winning goal against Arbroath in the 90th minute to secure Kilmarnock's promotion back to the Scottish Premiership.
Partick Thistle Alston signed for Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle on a One year deal in July 2023.
Alston scored his first goal for Thistle, coming off the bench to score the winner with a back heel in a 2-1 home victory over Greenock Morton.
Alston hit form during the Scottish Premiership promotion play offs, scoring three goals for Thistle over the two legs of the semi finals against Raith Rovers, which Raith eventually won on penalties after a 3–3 draw on aggregate.
Stenhousemuir Following his departure from Partick Thistle Alston signed with Scottish League One club Stenhousemuir in August 2024 on a two year deal.
Alston scored a hat trick in a 5–1 win over Annan Athletic in League One.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonDivisionLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFalkirk2010–11Scottish First Division71001000812011–1224521303Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup03262012–133424320104152013–14Scottish Championship29310316Two appearances and one goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; four appearances and two goals in the Scottish Premiership play-offs33972014–153635031324762015–16361020316Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup; four appearances and one goal in the Scottish Premiership play-offs14712Total1662414415319621437St Johnstone2016–17Scottish Premiership3522150—4232017–1824220102Appearances in the UEFA Europa League02922018–192140050—264Total8084111020979Hamilton Academical2019–20Scottish Premiership1912041—252Falkirk2020–21Scottish League One213103000253Kilmarnock2021–22Scottish Championship3131051304042022–23Scottish Premiership90001000100Total403106130504Career total3263922539520641155
Honours Falkirk Scottish Challenge Cup: 2011–12 Kilmarnock Scottish Championship: 2021–22
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