On May 2, 2026, Ross Munro made a decisive penalty save during stoppage time, securing a 2-1 victory for Inverness Caledonian Thistle against Hamilton Academical. This victory clinched the League One title for Inverness, marking a historic moment in Scottish football.
Over 5,000 fans attended the title decider at Sarens PSG Stadium. They erupted in celebration as Munro saved the crucial penalty, leading to fans storming the pitch before the final whistle.
This match was significant as it took place on the final day of the League One season. Inverness finished just two points above Stenhousemuir, ensuring their promotion back to the Championship after being relegated in 2024.
Munro expressed his joy after the match, stating, “It was the best day ever.” He had decided before the game which way to dive and was fortunate that Hamilton’s Oli Shaw shot in that direction.
This season was particularly memorable for Munro, who played every league game. He noted, “This was for the fans too; they had been through a hard time with this club and it was good to see so many happy faces.”
The achievement is historic as Inverness Caledonian Thistle became the first team in Scottish football history to win a league title after starting with minus points. Munro’s heroics were pivotal in this remarkable turnaround.
The victory not only symbolizes success on the pitch but also represents resilience for a club that faced challenges in recent years, including relegation and administration. Munro added, “It has been a long old season and it is nice to get finally over the line.”
Inverness now looks forward to competing in the Championship next season, aiming to build on this success.