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Partick Thistle 1-0 Ayr United: Hosts continue promotion bid with solid win

Partick Thistle 1-0 Ayr United Drozd (38′) Partick Thistle snapped their three-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at home to Ayr United. A slow opening 20 minutes led to 0 chances of note, put Partick Thistle’s game plan was clear from the off: A high press on Ayr United’s backline giving them no time on the ball. United’s Luke McBeth was first in the book for a foul on Robbie Crawford. Ayr began to grow into the game, a deep delivery to the back post from a free-kick saw their first chance of the match come off the post. Thistle went up the park following the chance as Seb Drozd went down in the box, but Nick Walsh waved the subsequent penalty appeal. Tony Watt would go close moments later, getting on the end of a Patrick Reading cross, but his header would come off the crossbar. The hosts found themselves in front shortly before half-time, Ayr goalkeeper Harry Stone spilled the ball from a corner, allowing Drozd to pounce from close-range, giving his side the lead. Tony Watt nearly doubled Thistle’s lead as his effort was cleared off the line by Dylan Watret, Crawford then had an effort from outside the area fly over the bar. Aidan Fitzpatrick nearly had Partick Thistle off to the ideal second half-start, some neat football from the hosts saw Ben Stanway play the winger through on goal, but his left-footed effort was agonisingly close as it found the side netting. Ayr were close to equalising through a flurry of chances early in the second-half. Owen Stirton’s header was saved by Liam McFarlane before debutant Oliver Whyte saw his close-range effort blocked. Stirton would go one-on-one moments later, shooting wide. Ben Summers was next to test McFarlane in the home net, but it was an easy save for the Thistle shot-stopper. More tidy football from the hosts nearly doubled their lead as Tony Watt played an inch perfect pass up the line to Fitzpatrick, who’s cross was laid off to Crawford outside the box, but the midfielder’s first-time effort was once again over the bar. Stanway went down in the Ayr box 10 minutes into the second-period, but once more Nick Walsh waved any penalty appeals. The match was devoid of any big chances for the next half an hour, but Dan O’Reilly and Kevin Holt both found themselves in Nick Walsh’s book. Substitute Ben Dempsey tried Stone from range late on, but his effort was straight into the keeper’s arms. Fitzpatrick would catch onto a loose ball minutes later, testing Stone once more who collected an effort bound for the bottom corner. The Glasgow side seen out the closing minutes to run out 1-0 victors, leaving them second in the table and unbeaten in their opening five, their last home defeat in the league was a 2-1 loss to Hamilton Academical in April 2025. Ayr now sit 7th in the Championship, winless since opening day. Partick Thistle travel to Stenhousemuir in a top-of-the-table clash next Tuesday as Ayr United host newly promoted Inverness on Saturday. Partick Thistle: Liam McFarlane (GK), Patrick Reading, Seb Drozd (Goal 38′), Oisin Smyth, Robbie Crawford (Ts’oanelo Lets’osa 69′), Dan O’Reilly (C), Aidan Fitzpatrick (Cammy Logan 90′), Cale Loughrey, Ben McPherson, Ben Stanway (Ben Dempsey 69′), Tony Watt (Alex Samuels 73′). Ayr United: Harry Stone (GK), Kevin Holt (Jamie Douglas 85′), Reece Lyon (C), Owen Stirton (Josh Landers 65′), Leon King, Ross Taylor, Oliver Whyte (Thomas Hatton 65′), Ben Summers, Luke McBeth (Jamie Murphy 74′), Dylan Waters, Scott McMann (Liam Dick 74′). Referees: Nick Walsh, Frank Connor (assistant), Daniel McFarlane (assistant) Attendance: 3,869

September 5, 2026

Match Report: Livingston 0-1 Stenhousemuir

Marvin Bartley enjoys winning return to Almondvale as Stenny’s dream start continues. After 8 minutes, Livingston believed that they should have had a penalty as Grant appeared to have handled the ball in an unnatural position, however, it was waved away by the referee, and in the following phase of play, Anderson had a free header inside the Stenhousemuir box, but the striker’s header was too central and as a result was easily saved by Jamieson. Moments later Kabongolo won the ball back and played a ball over the top into the path of Anderson, who found Palmer, whose first time, side footed effort from outside the area went wide. After a strong start from the hosts, it was the visitors who hit the front. Kabongolo’s pass was intercepted high up the pitch and eventually into Anderson’s path, who then found Shinnie, who made no mistake with the finish, confidently slotting the ball past Prior at his near post. With just over 15 minutes until first half stoppage time, another Livingston penalty appeal was waved away, this time for a shirt pull inside the area, much to the disbelief of Anderson. Minutes later, Bruce Anderson did well to get on the end of a cross from the right-hand side, but the striker’s header went just past the post. HT: Livingston 0-1 Stenhousemuir Early into the second half, Stenhousemuir were awarded a controversial free kick after the referee had already played advantage, which they nearly scored from. The ball was played into the path of Robson, who ran onto the ball and forced Prior into making a reasonably comfortable save. Muirhead played a smart ball over the top into Anderson’s path, who did well to work space to get his shot off, but was denied by Bright, who stayed switched on to clear the ball off the goal line. Van Hoeven worked the ball onto his left foot and had a shot from outside the area, which he caught well, but his effort, which was very central, was tipped over the top by Jamieson. Just past the hour mark, Livingston, for the third time, believed they should have had a penalty, when Van Hoeven went down inside the area, however, out of all three penalty appeals, that one would have been the softest had it have been awarded. A Stenhousemuir corner nearly resulted in a goal for Livi. Polworth initially done well to get to the ball first and find space just inside the opposition half, before spotting the keeper off his line and having a go, but his effort went just past the post. A smart effort from the Livingston substitute. Sinclair was next to appeal for a penalty after feeling contact on his back and going down, but, for the fourth time, the referee waved away the appeals. After 3 minutes of additional time, the referee drew the game to a close. A disappointing evening for the hosts, however, yet another brilliant result for Marvin Bartley’s men, who move five points clear at the top of the Championship. Livingston: Prior (6), Doherty (6), McGowan (6), Kabongolo (5), Wilkie (6), Palmer (6), Danso (6), Culbert (6), Muirhead (6), Anderson , Van Hoeven (7) Substitutes: Carey, Fati (6), Hamilton, Iseni, Kerr, May (6), Pittman, Polworth (6), Sinclair (6) Stenhousemuir: Jamieson (8), Grant (8), Young (8), Bright (8), Meechan (7), Anderson (8), Robson (7), Bilham (7), Hodgkiss (6), Shinnie (8), O’Donnell (7) Substitutes: Aitken, Buchanan, Gillies (6), Hemfrey, MacIntyre (6), O’Reilly (6), Penman, Scally (6), Stevenson (6)

September 4, 2026

Match preview: Partick Thistle continue promotion hunt at home to Ayr

Partick Thistle host Ayr United tomorrow afternoon in match day five of the Scottish Championship. Mark Wilson’s side currently sit 2nd in the Championship, two points behind newly promoted Stenhousemuir. Ayr, managed by the man who led Stenhousemuir to the second tier, Gary Naysmith, currently sit sixth in the table with five points. Partick Thistle will look to snap their three-match winless run tomorrow, with their last victory coming against Livingston on the 7th August. The Glasgow side managed to remain unbeaten at home in the league last season as they narrowly missed out of promotion at the hands of St. Mirren in the play-offs. They come into this one on the back of a 0-0 draw in a Glasgow Derby at home to Queens Park. As for Ayr, they are currently without a win in their last five. Their last win came on the Championship’s opening day at home to Arbroath. Their last match was a 1-1 draw at home to Greenock Morton. The visitors could also be bolstered by the arrival of Josh Landers on loan from West Ham on deadline day. A product of the Hibernian academy, Landers has been in fine form for West Ham at youth levels since making the switch down south 18 months ago. Earlier this week, the 19-year-old scored four goals for West Ham U21 as they were beaten 5-4 by Chelsea U21 in Premier League 2. The match kicks off at 3pm at the WrightKerr Stadium at Firhill.

September 4, 2026

St Johnstone 2-0 Raith Rovers – Match Report

St Johnstone beat Raith Rovers on trophy presentation day. The first real chance of the game occurred just under 5 minutes in. Raith Rovers only managed to clear a corner into the path of Gullan, who blazed over from just outside the box. Minutes later, Fotheringham found space for a shot outside the box, but the Saints number 21 dragged his effort past the post. The Perth side won a free kick in a promising position, which was headed out for a corner by Rowe. From the resulting corner, Fotheringham volleyed over the top. Raith Rovers nearly took the lead. Cameron found himself free in the box but headed over. Fotheringham won a free kick just outside the box, which was struck well by Gullan, whose effort was denied by a brilliant piece of goalkeeping from former St Johnstone goalkeeper Rae. Fotheringham was then brought down in the area by Matthews, and without hesitation, the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Gullan then stepped up, and tucked the penalty away, to give the champions a deserved lead based on the balance of play. Stanton played a ball into the box after managing to find a yard of space, which found Fotheringham, who struck his volley past the post. McPake’s deflected right footed effort hit the side netting. Fowler won a free kick on the edge of the area, which was struck by Gullan, who found the corner to give Simo Valakari’s side a deserved 2-0 lead just before the break. HT: St Johnstone 2-0 Raith Rovers Into the second period, Raith Rovers thought they pulled one back, but the linesman had his flag raised. With just over 20 minutes remaining, Easton’s curling effort went just past Steward’s post. Fowler was played through in additional time but the striker’s low effort was saved by the foot of Rae. After 2 minutes of additional time, the referee blew his full-time whistle. A solid showing from the champions, in their final home match of the campaign. St Johnstone: Steward (7), Forrester (8), Diabate (8), Boyes (8), Foulds (8), Fotheringham (8) , Holt (7), Stanton (8), Gullan (9), McPake (7), Fowler (7) Substitutes: Paton (6), Steven (7), McAlear (6) Raith Rovers: Rae (6), Rowe (6), Fordyce (6), O’Connor (6), Stevenson (6), Easton (7), Montagu (6), Matthews (6), Vaughan (6), Nsio (6), Cameron (5) Substitutes: Hamilton (5), Chin (5), Winter (5), Mullin (5)

April 24, 2026

St Johnstone vs Raith Rovers – Match Preview

Champions St Johnstone host Raith Rovers on trophy presentation day. Raith Rovers have failed to find the net against the Champions in the Championship in their 3 attempts this season. St Johnstone came out with 3 points in the first league meeting between the sides, winning 2-0 on the road. The sides have met twice after that, with both games finishing goalless. Raith Rovers’ last win against Friday night’s opponents came back in 2004, in a 1-0 win. Their last win at McDiarmid Park came in September 2003, in another 1-0 win. St Johnstone come into this fixture off the back of a 2-0 win away from home against Dunfermline Athletic, which saw them become champions. The Perth outfit are unbeaten in their last 12 Championship matches, winning 7 and drawing 5. Raith Rovers come into this meeting off the back of a 2-1 defeat away from home against Arbroath, which ended a run of 4 consecutive wins. The maximum number of points that St Johnstone can reach is 77, no side has reached that figure in the Championship since Rangers won the title in 2015/16, when they finished on 81 points. Although still within reach, the play offs look increasingly unlikely for Raith Rovers. Dougie Imrie’s side currently sit 5th, 5 points behind Dunfermline in 4th, who play Queen’s Park away from home, before rounding off the league season at home against Arbroath. Josh McPake will play his final game for St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Friday night. The winger, who will join Hearts in the summer, joined the Saints on a free transfer in June 2024. The forward has enjoyed an impressive campaign with St Johnstone thus far, scoring 16 goals in the league, which sees him lead the way in the top scoring charts – 3 ahead of Dunfermline’s Tod. Keeper Toby Steward, who has kept 18 league clean sheets so far, summed up his loan spell after securing the title on Tuesday night against Dunfermline Athletic: “My family have come up loads and they have absolutely loved it. They have new friends now, both supporters and people from around the club. “From day one, we had a goal. That was to make something happen and go up. For the fans and everyone connected with the club, I’m so happy we could do it. “The boys are all amazing. A great group. And obviously great players. They are friends for life now. I’ll never forget this. Just fantastic. It’s been class. Absolutely loved it.” Raith Rovers sit 2nd when it comes to clean sheets. The Fife outfit have kept 15 clean sheets in the league, 2 more than their city rivals Dunfermline Athletic. Simo Valakari on the difficulty of the Championship: “It is a difficult league because you play every week and every opponent is at you. They’re kicking, they’re pushing you, so to do this our way, it’s unbelievable. I’m so proud of everyone. “It’s not easy with how much I have demanded from them. We have been in numerous Sundays when everyone else is sleeping in their beds. We have been training on Sundays after the Saturday. “We have been working, we have had many things (to deal with), but the players, they wanted this. That was the biggest thing. All of these players wanted to be here. They want our club to be successful.” On Friday night: “The fans have been by our side all season, now we can all look forward to a great day at McDiarmid Park on Friday. Let’s make it a carnival, let’s make it full rock and roll.”

April 23, 2026

Dunfermline Athletic 0-2 St Johnstone: Saints Back in the Big Time After Title Win in Fife

St Johnstone have been Promoted back to the Premiership at the first time of asking after a convincing win away at Scottish Cup finalist Dunfermline Athletic Dunfermline came into this one off a huge win at Hampden on penalties against Falkirk and will take the last play-off spot with a win tonight, they also had two wins a draw and a defeat in the league going into this one. Saints could book their place back in the top flight of Scottish football with a victory here tonight, and are unbeaten in 12 with their last loss coming against tonight’s opponents at McDiarmid Park back in February. Neil Lennon made five changes to the team that got that historic win at Hampden as Chris Hamilton, Shea Kearney, John Tod, Josh Cooper and Tashan Oakley-Boothe came in for Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Alfons Amade, Charlie Gilmour, Robbie Fraser and Chris Kane. Simo Valakari made one change to the team that won 4-0 at home against Airdrieonians as Jack Baird made way for Matthew Foulds. The first glimpse of a chance came when Callum Morrison looked to be through on goal but some great defensive running from Liam Smith saved St Johnstone from a real problem early on. St Johnstone responded with a couple of corners but they came to nothing as Saints looked to impose themselves on the game. Jamie Gullan was next to try and get a shot away this time St Johnstone but his shot was blocked for a corner. Gullan then smashed the crossbar from close range as the large away crowd at the other end of the ground was certain he had put them in front. James McPake showed good strength against Shea Kearney to get the ball across to Gullan who miss hits the ball and Liam Smith’s shot was deflected wide. McPake robs Nurudeen Abdulai of the ball at the edge of the box and gets it across to Ruari Paton, who’s near post shot is again deflected for a corner, but nothing comes of it. Sam Stanton took a long-3range effort next on a bouncing ball that didn’t drop too far over the crossbar and had Aston Oxborough in Dunfermline’s goal scrambling back. Josh Cooper got Dunfermline’s first real chance in a while, but it was easily blocked and cleared by Saints skipper Jason Holt. Reece McAlear had another shot for St Johnstone but he dragged it well wide as the game remained goalless as we reached the last 10 minutes of the half. Gullan got another shot off for Saints after good hold-up play by Paton, but his shot was an easy save for Oxborough. Andy Tod got his first real involvement right before the break but his shot was high and wide of Toby Steward’s goal. Right from the kick off of the second half Saints were up the park again, Gullan and McPake linked well but Gullan pulled his shot well wide of the goal. Dunfermline had a nice break up the pitch and the ball lands at the feet of Kieran Ngwenya but the centre half batters the ball way over the bar. St Johnstone finally made a breakthrough as McAlear’s deflected shot wrong-footed Oxborough and flew into the net to give Saints a well deserved lead just before the hour mark. Toby Steward completely misses a clearance that wasn’t helped by a bobble in the park and almost tees it up perfectly for Callum Morrison, but the Saints keeper managed to scrape it away at the second attempt. Liam Smith had another chance from a difficult angle and his shot went just over the bar as St Johnstone looked to make sure of the three points and the league title. Saints got their second of the game with just over 15 minutes to go as Smith’s cross was headed in by Paton as it looked as if Simo Valakari’s team would be back up in the Premiership next season. Dunfermline responded well after the second goal, but their lack of quality in the final third made it difficult to break down the St Johnstone defence. The final whistle blew and confirmed that St Johnstone would again be a Premiership club, bouncing straight back up after relegation last season. Next up for Dunfermline is a trip back to Hampden, lesser Hampden this time to face Queens Park in their penultimate league fixture. As for St Johnstone, they have a Friday night game next, at home against Raith Rovers where they will be paraded as champions of the Scottish Championship. Dunfermline Athletic Aston Oxborough, Kieran Ngwenya, Chris Hamilton (Chris Kane 53’) , Matty Todd (Rory MacLeod 76’), Shea Kearney, Nurudeen Abdulai, Andrew Tod, John Tod, Josh Cooper (Alfons Amade 53’), Tashan Oakley-Boothe (Charlie Gilmour 33’), Callum Morrison (Lucas Fyfe 76’). St Johnstone Toby Steward, Cheick Diabate, Morgan Boyes, Jason Holt, Jamie Gullan (Taylor Steven 71’), Sam Stanton (Kai Fotheringham 90+1), Matthew Foulds, Ruari Paton, Josh McPake, Liam Smith (Adam Forrester 90+2), Reece McAlear.

April 21, 2026

Points shared at Firhill: A 0-0 draw keeps St Johnstone eight-points clear

Simo Valakari’s side left Firhill with one point to keep them as strong favourites to lift the Scottish Championship come the end of the season. A strong start for St Johnstone gave them the first opportunity of the match, but Jamie Gullan’s effort sailed past Josh Clarke’s goal. A careless mistake from Thistle’s Ts’ oanelo Lets’ osa, in a dangerous position, saw Ruari Paton’s strike saved unconvincingly by Clarke. However, no Saints players were in the box to punish The Jags error. Just over halfway into the first half, Thistle applied some dangerous pressure. Many continued efforts in the box saw the St Johnstone backline and goalkeeper Toby Steward scrambling to get the ball to safety. The end of the first half lacked real quality, with no team testing either goalkeeper, as well as many missed placed passes on show. In the opening five minutes of the second half, Alex Samuel had an effort on Steward’s goal. However, the Englishman in The Saints’ goal was untested. In the 61st minute, Ruari Paton’s free-kick delivery sailed past everyone in the box, a slight touch would have certainly put the visitors ahead. However, again no one was in a dangerous enough position to capitalize. Just after, Reece McAlear had an effort from long distance, but it just fell wide of Clarke’s post. However, the pressure from Simo Valakari’s side was certainly mounting. Josh McPake had a great chance to open the scoring from close range, but a lack of clinical conviction saw it go wide. Partick Thistle then found some confidence, with Ben Stanway’s half volley which just sailed wide of The Saints’ post. A heart in mouth moment in the 86th minute for Toby Steward saw him slip just outside the 18-yard box, Ricco Diak must have thought it was a tap-in to win it. However, The Saints’ stopper was lucky enough to be able to get a toe onto the ball and clear it to safety. Alex Samuel’s great work effort saw Thistle awarded a corner in the dying minutes of the match. But the corner didn’t bring any last-minute hope for The Jags. A 0-0 draw at Firhill most likely suits St Johnstone. But Thistle have to play two fixtures in short sequence before The Saints play their next match, which may add some pressure to St Johnstone if Mark Wilson’s side are able to collect six points out of six. Partick Thistle: Clarke (7), McBeth (6), Ashcroft (7), Loughrey (6), McPherson (5), Crawford (6), Lets’ Osa (5), Reading (5), Fitzpatrick (5), Stanway (5), Samuel (7) Subs: Diak (4), Turner (4), Ingram (4) St. Johnstone: Steward (7), Smith (6), Baird (6), Diabate (6), Boyes (6), McAlear (6), Holt (5), Stanton (5), Gullan (6), McPake (5), Paton (6) Subs: Fowler (4)

March 21, 2026

Partick Thistle 1-0 Airdrieonians: Jags close gap on league leaders after dominant victory

Partick Thistle 1-0 Airdrieonians Stanway (23′) Ben Stanway’s first-half free kick was the difference for Partick Thistle, as they closed the gap on St Johnstone to three points. After league leaders St Johnstone’s goalless draw in Kirkcaldy, Mark Wilson’s side knew the gap at the top of the table could be cut to three points with victory over relegation-threatened Airdrie. The visitors settled well, but the Jags played like a side determined to close the gap. They produced the first major chance on the 10-minute mark, as Alex Samuel headed Logan Chalmer’s cross off the far post. The ball deflected into the six-yard box, and Airdrie scrambled clear. The visitors struggled to deal with Thistle, who seized control. Ts’oanelo Lets’osa drove at the backline in the 20th minute, the ball found its way to Patrick Reading, whose shot deflected away from Harry Stone’s net. Thistle deservedly opened the scoring three minutes later, after Jamie Barjonas hauled Tony Watt down on the edge of the box, Ben Stanway delivered a rasping free-kick into the top right corner. The goal warranted the Jags’ relentless pressure and closed the gap on St Johnstone at the summit of the Scottish Championship. Oisin Smyth forced a low save from Stone moments later, as they looked to turn the screw. Stone produced a brilliant one-handed save to deny Let’sosa, who raced onto Tony Watt’s forward ball, and fired a left-footed strike high towards the goal. Lee Ashcroft headed wide from close range after the resulting corner. Wilson would have been pleased with his side’s response following a pedestrian opening ten minutes. The only negative was that they didn’t score more chances. Airdrie worked their best chance on the stroke of halftime. After breaking over the halfway line, Dylan MacDonald found space on the right-hand side of the box. With only Clarke to beat, the defender sliced his strike behind and perhaps should have done better. The rain began to pour in Glasgow’s West End, but the hosts picked up where they left off from the first period. Stone produced another tremendous one-handed save to deny Smyth from the edge of the box. The Northern Irish midfielder’s curling effort looked set to find the top right corner, but once again, Stone kept his toiling side in the game. Substitute Aidan Fitzpatrick burst into the game in the 64th minute and showcased electric pace, evading several white and red jerseys. His back post cross found Watt at the back post, but the striker could not divert the cross on target. Despite dominating the game, the hosts knew that a second goal would be pivotal for killing off any hope of an Airdrie comeback. Wilson withdrew goalscorer Stanway to a standing ovation with twenty minutes to play. The academy graduate produced an outstanding performance from midfield and may merit a Premiership move come the summer. Fitzpatrick threatened again with ten minutes to play, a whipped cross to the back post found the onrushing Daniel O’Reilly, who could only volley over from close range. The hosts closed out the game, reducing the gap at the top of the table to three points. It may have been an uncomfortable scoreline for Wilson to endure, but the victory was all that mattered. Airdrie remain in ninth, all in all, it was an afternoon to forget for the dismal diamonds. Partick Thistle: Clarke 6 Reading 6 Ashcroft 6 Smyth 6 Samuel 6 Chalmers 7 (56’) O’Reilly 6 McPherson 6 Stanway 8 (67’) Watt 6 Lets’osa 7 (83’) Substitutes: Fitzpatrick 6 (56’) Crawford 6 (67’) Turner 4 (83’) Airdrieonians: Stone 6 MacDonald 6 Strapp 6 McMaster 6 Mochrie 5 (79’)Henderson 6 McArthur 6 Thomas 6 (58’) Ross 6 McGrattan 5 (79’) Barjonas 4 (58’) Substitutes: Gallagher 6 (58’) McKinnon 6 (58’) Telfer 3 (79’) Mahon 3 (79’) Attendance: 3984

February 21, 2026

Airdrieonians 0-1 St Johnstone – Match Report

St Johnstone move 5 clear of Partick Thistle with narrow win against Airdrieonians. In the opening few minutes, St Johnstone could have took the lead. A ball over the top found Gullan, who backheeled it into the path of McPake, whose tame effort from inside the box was easily saved by Stone. The Saints thought they found the breakthrough when Fowler got on the end of Diabete’s cross and volleyed home from close range, but the striker was flagged for a marginal offside. Airdrie had their first sight of goal when Mochrie had a go from outside the box, but his effort was comfortably saved by Steward. McPake played a dangerous ball into the Airdrie box, which avoided everyone and looked destined for the far corner, but Stone stuck out a left hand do deny the Hearts-bound winger. Henderson found McKinnon with a cross, but the Airdrie number 24, who found himself unmarked inside the box, put his volley over the top. A golden chance for the hosts. The Saints took the lead when Gullan played a brilliant ball over the top which found Paton, who chipped the ball, on the volley, over Stone, to give Simo Valakari’s side the lead. The perfect way to introduce yourself to the St Johnstone faithful. Into the second period, Gullan found McPake, but similar to his chance in the first period, his effort was easily saved by Stone. The ball fell to McGrattan on the edge of the box after a quick Airdrie counter attack, but his curling effort went sailing over the bar. With over 15 minutes to go, Steward made a tremendous stop to keep The Saints in front. Henderson played a low ball across goal into the path of Mochrie, who looked like he had a tap in, but Steward got across to somehow deny the forward. Airdrie had another golden opportunity to get themselves back on level terms. Mahon’s cutback was deflected into the path of Henderson, who attempted to flick the ball in at the near post, but Steward made himself big to keep Airdrie out once again. Airdrie kept piling the pressure onto the St Johnstone backline. Substitute Mahon found himself with space to shoot, but his effort towards the near post was saved by Steward. Into additional time, Gallagher got on the end of a cross from the right and his effort, on the stretch, went inches wide. After 4 minutes of additional time, the referee brought the game to a close as the game finished 1-0 to St Johnstone. As a result, The Saints move 5 clear at the top of the Championship, while Airdrie remain only 1 point ahead of Ross County in 9th, who face Queen’s Park tomorrow in a huge game at the tail end of the Championship table. Airdrieonians: Stone (7), MacDonald (6), Ross (6), McArthur (6), Strapp (5), McMaster (6), Telfer (6), McKinnon (6), Barjonas (6), Mochrie (5), Henderson (5) Substitutes: McGrattan (6), Thomas (5), Gallagher (5), Mahon (5), Constable (5) St Johnstone: Steward (9), Diabete (6), Baird (7), Boyes (7), Forrester (6), Holt (6), McAlear (6), Gullan (7), Paton (8), McPake (5), Fowler (6) Substitutes: Agyeman (5), Steven (5)

February 13, 2026

St Johnstone 2-2 Partick Thistle: Fans Verdict.

Entertaining game, not much in it, both sides were good to watch.”– St Johnstone and Partick Thistle supporters react to dramatic draw in Perth. St Johnstone fans. Sean Hamilton: “Genuinely haunted by the cheapness of the goals St Johnstone gave away last night. McAlear’s lack of urgency in claiming the ball before the first was shocking. Fotheringham is hopelessly casual ahead of the second. Diabate can’t have his hands all over his attacker in the box. Too many self-inflicted goals being lost through a lack of urgency and poor decision making. Players need a shake. The stakes are too high to be so careless. Oh… and Josh Fowler has to start from now on.” Andrew Johnston: “To go 5 clean sheets in a row and then concede 3 goals entirely of our own making is so frustrating. Nobody said it would be easy, but why do we have to make it so hard?” John Clunie: “Sickening but onwards and upwards, still top game in hand let’s do this.” Lee Kelman: “Poor first half, brilliant 2nd half. Just needed to be smarter in last moments of the game. Still 2 points clear with a game in hand.” Partick Thistle fans. Gazman_85: “That was a great point in the end. Thought we played well especially in the first half. 2nd half St. Johnstone the better team but I’m loving this never say die attitude from this team. Not out of this yet.” loyaljag: “The game plan was executed perfectly in first half but you’re always going to be under pressure in second half. Overall it was only one bit of quality that undid us despite playing with backs to wall. These players can never be written off though.” PTFC Updates: “Tony Watt & Alex Samuel, what a partnership! 2 of the league’s best strikers playing for the same team. Tony’s run for the first goal and constant physical battle, showed his class tonight. And Alex Samuel, wonderful as ever, a real physical and goal-scoring threat for us.” Jilly Stevo: “Entertaining game, not much in it, both sides were good to watch. A point each seems right but it feels like a win after being so close to defeat. Brilliant last gasp penalty under huge pressure. Proud of the whole team, they defended well and attacked well and looked totally different to the side I watched at McDiarmid Park on day 1.”

January 31, 2026