Use Betfred promo code to net £50 in free bets ahead of Falkirk vs St Mirren

Falkirk host St Mirren at the Falkirk Stadium on Saturday to open the new Scottish Premiership season. Falkirk arrive full of confidence after a top-six finish on their return to the top flight, while St Mirren start afresh under a permanent manager after surviving relegation via the play-offs.

Ahead of the Scottish Premiership’s opening weekend, Betfred are offering new customers the chance to score £50 in free bets, simply for creating an account and placing a £10 bet on something with odds of Evens or better. 

You don’t need a promo code to claim this offer – simply sign up through our link and the free bets will be credited automatically once your qualifying bet settles.

Falkirk begin their second season back in the top flight full of optimism, having secured a top-six finish last term under John McGlynn just a year after winning League One unbeaten.

The Bairns have strengthened this summer with permanent signings of Nottingham Forest’s Joe Gardner and a loan deal for Brentford’s Ben Krauhaus, and this will be the last season the Falkirk Stadium’s artificial pitch is in use – installed in 2023 in full compliance with the rules of the time, it was granted a one-off exemption from a later SPFL rule change before a grass surface arrives for 2027-28.

St Mirren’s 2025-26 season was a tale of two halves – an 11th-place finish that required the play-offs to preserve their top-flight status, but also a League Cup triumph and a run to the Scottish Cup semi-finals. 

Craig McLeish, who guided the Buddies to survival after replacing Stephen Robinson in March, has now been handed the job permanently, with West Brom’s Eseosa Sule among his summer additions.

Net even more value with Betfred

Follow our link to Betfred and these simple steps to claim your free bets:

• Register as a new customer using our link – no promo code required
• Deposit £10 or more using a debit card
• Place a single £10 bet on any sports market at odds of evens (2.0) or higher

Once your bet settles, you’ll receive £50 in free bets within 24 hours – £30 to use on any Sportsbook markets, and £20 to use on accumulators with four or more selections. All free bets expire after 7 days – a timely boost for an explosive Scottish Premiership opening weekend.

Falkirk’s momentum to continue against a St Mirren side in transition

Falkirk head into the new season with momentum, having established themselves in the top flight quicker than most expected and added further quality this summer. Home advantage on their artificial surface adds another layer in their favour – away sides have historically found the Falkirk Stadium’s plastic pitch an awkward adjustment.

St Mirren, by contrast, are still finding their feet under a permanent manager for the first time since March, and last season’s league form – which needed the play-offs to survive – suggests they could be there for the taking again, even with a Scottish Cup and League Cup pedigree in the squad.

• Falkirk to win
• Over 2.5 goals

A promising opener for the hosts, with home advantage and a settled squad giving Falkirk the edge over a St Mirren side still finding its feet under new permanent leadership.

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Understanding the offer

To claim this Betfred offer ahead of the new season, follow these steps:

1. Register as a new Betfred customer ahead of Falkirk vs St Mirren (18+, UK only)
2. No promo code is required – simply sign up through our link
3. Deposit a minimum of £10 using a debit card (or a debit card linked to Apple Pay or Instant Bank Transfer)
4. Place a single £10+ bet on any sports market at odds of evens (2.0) or higher, settled within 7 days of registering
5. Cashed-out or voided bets do not count as your qualifying bet

You’ll receive:

• £50 in free bets, credited within 24 hours of your qualifying bet settling
• 3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook markets
• 2 x £10 to use on win-only Accumulators (4+ selections)
• Free bets expire 7 days after being issued

Key terms and conditions of this Betfred offer

Debit card deposits only (or a debit card linked to Apple Pay/Instant Bank Transfer)
Qualifying bet must be at odds of evens (2.0) or higher
Free bets credited within 24 hours of your qualifying bet settling
Free bets expire 7 days after being issued
Free bets cannot be used on Virtual Sports or Totepool
One offer per customer, household, IP address or device

About the author

Zack Lane

Zack Patrick Lane is an enthusiastic sports writer and lifelong Aston Villa supporter who passionately follows the beautiful game. With a most improved player award being his highest accolade in youth football, Zack turned to writing about football rather than playing it. Today, he channels that passion into his commentary, while also keeping a keen eye on a wide range of other sports.

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