Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League .
- Aberdeen FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Joseph Lawson
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Ross County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | HNK Rijeka | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | HNK Rijeka | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–7 | L |
| 18 May | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 3 | Conceded | 4 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
9%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Aberdeen FC this season
Aberdeen FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Aberdeen FC are 8th (3 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Aberdeen FC host St. Johnstone FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Michael O'Halloran has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' St. Johnstone FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' It’s high time Tommy Wright made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' A quiet spell here at . Aberdeen FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 28' A stunning finish from Ryan Hedges — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 33' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Anthony Ralston suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' Gregory Leigh is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 43' What a moment for Michael O'Halloran! That strike on 43 puts his side firmly in control.
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and St. Johnstone FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' Liam Gordon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 56' Craig Bryson makes way for Jon Gallagher at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aberdeen FC.
- 61' St. Johnstone FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 66' A tactical swap from Aberdeen FC — Connor McLennan on, Niall McGinn off on 66 minutes.
- 71' David Wotherspoon, a Canada , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Anthony Ralston on 77 minutes.
- 77' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Michael O'Halloran is withdrawn and Drey Wright gets his opportunity.
- 81' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Wilson is hanging Funso-King Ojo on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' Callum Hendry gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Stevie May and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Andrew Considine needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 90' A tactical swap from St. Johnstone FC — David Wotherspoon on, Matthew Kennedy off on 90 minutes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
7
Craig Bryson ↓ Jon Gallagher 56'
- 11
- 33
-
22
Funso-King Ojo ↓ James Wilson 81'
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
10
Niall McGinn ↓ Connor McLennan 66'
- 16
- 19
Bench
-
28
James Wilson ↑ 81'
- 2
- 25
- 20
-
18
Connor McLennan ↑ 66'
- 9
-
21
Jon Gallagher ↑ 56'
Coach
Derek McInnes
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
-
14
Stevie May ↓ Callum Hendry 82'
- 33
- 8
- 1
- 3
- 23
- 15
- 18
- 17
Bench
- 12
-
7
Drey Wright ↑ 77'
- 11
-
10
David Wotherspoon ↑ 90'
- 5
-
22
Callum Hendry ↑ 82'
- 2
Coach
Tommy Wright
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 2 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
| Ryan Hedges | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Nicky Clark | 1 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
68%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
57%
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.