Airdrieonians Football Club, commonly known as Airdrie, is a Scottish professional football club based in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, competing in the Scottish Championship, the second tier. The club plays at the Excelsior Stadium. The current club was formed in 2002 after the original Airdrieonians dissolved, inheriting its history and fanbase. The key era for the new club has been their recent success under manager Rhys McCabe, winning promotion from League One in 2022 and establishing themselves as a competitive Championship side. The modern Diamonds play an attractive, attacking style of football and are pushing for a playoff place. The supporters are known for their passionate and vocal backing, creating a strong atmosphere. In short, Airdrie is a club on the rise, successfully carving out a new chapter in a proud old footballing town.