Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.
- Aberdeen FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Gavin Duncan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Ross County FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Aberdeen FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #6 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 7 | Scored | 9 |
| 8 | Conceded | 10 |
| -1 | GD | -1 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 29% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
9%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
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 7th (8 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Aberdeen FC
| Kevin Nisbet | 3 G | 2 A |
| Lewis Mayo | 1 G |
St. Johnstone FC
| Josh Fowler | 3 G | |
| Enes Alic | 2 G | |
| Fowler Josh | 1 G | 1 A |
| Cheick Diabate | 1 G | |
| Kai Fotheringham | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Aberdeen FC and St. Johnstone FC is underway.
- 5' The St. Johnstone FC manager makes a substitution. Scott Tanser departs to be replaced by Callum Booth.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Aberdeen FC and St. Johnstone FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Aberdeen FC and St. Johnstone FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact .
- 35' Lewis Ferguson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aberdeen FC tonight.
- 38' Goal! Liam Gordon scores his 6 goal in 255 matches.
- 43' Ryan Hedges has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 47' GOAL! Sam Cosgrove scores on 45.
- 52' St. Johnstone FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Ash Taylor adds to his 0 season tally! Aberdeen FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alistair McCann on 57 minutes.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Liam Craig.
- 67' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Chris Kane is replaced by Callum Hendry on 67 minute.
- 72' Aberdeen FC make a change. Curtis Main trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Edmondson on 72 minutes.
- 77' Aberdeen FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' St. Johnstone FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 81.
- 83' Sam Cosgrove is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 86' A change in the St. Johnstone FC ranks — Liam Craig exits the field as Guy Melamed enters on 86.
- 89' Aberdeen FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Funso-King Ojo is hanging Sam Cosgrove on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for St. Johnstone FC player. Callum Hendry gets a Red card.
- St. Johnstone FC will have plenty to reflect on. Aberdeen FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Aberdeen FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 24
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Funso-King Ojo 89'
- 19
- 33
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Ryan Edmondson 72'
Bench
-
32
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 72'
-
8
Funso-King Ojo ↑ 89'
- 2
- 10
- 43
- 44
- 37
- 46
Coach
Derek McInnes
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 10
- 1
-
9
Chris Kane ↓ Callum Hendry 67'
-
26
Liam Craig C ↓ Guy Melamed 86'
-
3
Scott Tanser ↓ Callum Booth 5'
- 6
- 18
- 15
- 19
- 4
Bench
- 13
- 7
- 12
- 8
-
22
Callum Hendry ↑ 67'
-
24
Callum Booth ↑ 5'
- 40
-
17
Guy Melamed ↑ 86'
- 46
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Hedges | 2 |
| Duk | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Bojan Miovski | 2 |
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Graeme Shinnie | 2 |
| Leighton Clarkson | 2 |
| Hayden Coulson | 1 |
Head to Head
Aberdeen FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Aberdeen FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Aberdeen FC or Draw
78%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
49%
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC
| Handicap | Aberdeen FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.