Higgins signed for Clyde on 12 June 2005, and made his début on 30 July 2005 in a Scottish Challenge Cup match versus Brechin City. Higgins was a vital part of the team in his defensive position at centre-half and only missed two league matches of the 2005–06 season. Higgins was part of the Clyde team that defeated Celtic in a 2–1 shock victory in the third round of the Scottish Cup on 8 January 2006. The former Manchester United captain, Roy Keane happened to be playing in his first match for Celtic that same day.