The 2018-19 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Falkirk as The Bairns finished a crushing 10th in the Scottish Championship, resulting in a devastating relegation to the third tier for only the second time in their history. The season was defined by managerial turmoil, Paul Hartley sacked in August, with Ray McKinnon failing to save them, and major squad overhauls, despite a final-day victory over champions Ross County. Leading the attack was young forward Zak Rudden, whose 12 league goals proved his potential in a painful year that marked a significant, difficult chapter in the club's recent history.