Livingston FC Launch 4-4-2 Reading Challenge for West Lothian Kids
Livingston FC, West Lothian Community Foundation, and SPFL Trust have joined forces to bring the 4-4-2 Reading Challenge to children and families across West Lothian. The national literacy initiative uses the appeal of Scottish football to encourage children aged 5–12 to read four books, visit their local library, and discover the enjoyment that reading can offer.
Children who complete the challenge will receive a pair of free tickets for them and an adult to attend a selected Livingston FC home match. West Lothian Community Foundation will support the programme locally alongside Livingston FC, helping to promote the opportunity to schools, community groups, children, and families throughout West Lothian.
What happened?
The 4-4-2 Reading Challenge is a national literacy initiative that aims to promote reading among children and families across Scotland. Livingston FC, West Lothian Community Foundation, and SPFL Trust have joined forces to bring the challenge to children and families across West Lothian.
Why it matters for Livingston FC
The 4-4-2 Reading Challenge is an important initiative for Livingston FC, as it promotes literacy and a love for reading among children and families across West Lothian. By supporting the programme, Livingston FC can help to create positive opportunities for local children and families.
What comes next?
Children who complete the challenge will receive a pair of free tickets for them and an adult to attend a selected Livingston FC home match. West Lothian Community Foundation will support the programme locally alongside Livingston FC, helping to promote the opportunity to schools, community groups, children, and families throughout West Lothian.
The books can be selected to reflect each child's interests and reading ability, helping to make the challenge accessible, enjoyable, and achievable. Leaghann Watson, CEO of West Lothian Community Foundation, said, "We are delighted to work with the SPFL Trust and Livingston FC to bring the 4-4-2 Reading Challenge to children and families across West Lothian."
Dave Black, COO of Livingston FC, said, "We're proud to support the 4-4-2 Reading Challenge alongside the SPFL Trust and West Lothian Community Foundation, and it's a great example of how football can be used to encourage and support things that go well beyond what happens on the pitch."
League standing
As of the end of the 2025 season, Livingston FC are 12th in the Premiership, with 16 points from 33 games, 1 win, 13 draws, and 19 losses, and a recent form of LDLDW.
Goals this season
Livingston FC have scored 35 goals and conceded 66, resulting in a goal difference of -31.
Title race
Livingston FC are 54 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian.
Last result
Livingston FC's last result was a 1-4 loss to Kilmarnock on May 17, 2026.
Recent form
Livingston FC's recent form is 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with their last two results being losses.
We look forward to seeing some local youngsters handing in their completed cards after finishing their books and coming along to take in a game at the weekend as a reward!
