The 2012–13 season was Ayr United's first season back in the Scottish Second Division, after being relegated from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 2011–12 season after their two legged semi final play-off defeat to Airdrie United.

Ayr United finished Seventh in the Scottish Second Division.

[2] They reached the first round of the Challenge Cup,[3] the second round of the League Cup[4] and the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.

[5] Ayr will be managed by Mark Roberts[6] for the 2012–13 season, following the departure of Brian Reid whose contract with the club had expired.

[7] Win Draw Loss Postponed Includes all competitive matches.