Thursday , 2 July 2026

Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2023-24 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2023-24
Aberdeen FC
1 – 0
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Sat 4 May 2024 · 14:00 UTC Pittodrie Stadium 15,537 HT 45' · FT 45'
Bojan Miovski pen 68' 1–0
Y 45' Andy Considine
Y 77' Cameron MacPherson
Junior Hoilett 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Aberdeen FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Pittodrie Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 David Roome
  • Assistant 2 David Dunne

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

9
9
5
Aberdeen FC 23 games · Avg 1.5 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-04 Aberdeen FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC 2024-02-28 Aberdeen FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC 2024-01-24 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2023-10-08 Aberdeen FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-04-01 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May St. Johnstone FC H 1–0 W
27 Apr Motherwell FC H 1–0 W
13 Apr Dundee FC H 0–0 D
06 Apr Livingston FC A 0–0 D
30 Mar Ross County FC H 2–1 W
16 Mar Motherwell FC A 1–0 W
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
27 Apr Hibernian FC H 1–3 L
13 Apr Kilmarnock FC H 0–2 L
06 Apr Hibernian FC A 2–1 W
30 Mar Dundee FC H 1–2 L
16 Mar Celtic FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
9% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Aberdeen FC launch into their encounter with St. Johnstone FC.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Aberdeen FC and St. Johnstone FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Aberdeen FC have won 357 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' 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 Ryan McGowan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Aberdeen FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Aberdeen FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Andy Considine is booked for St. Johnstone FC — card on 45.
  • 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Aberdeen FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Aberdeen FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact 3-5-2.
  • 60' Matthew Smith has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 63' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Drey Wright is withdrawn and Cameron MacPherson gets his opportunity.
  • 68' A goal from the North Macedonia international Bojan Miovski! He fires home on 68 to make it 1-0!
  • 73' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 74' The whistle greets Connor Barron as he departs to be replaced by Graeme Shinnie.
  • 75' The whistle greets Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka as he departs to be replaced by Adama Sidibeh.
  • 77' The referee has no hesitation. Cameron MacPherson is booked for St. Johnstone FC — card on 77.
  • 79' Duk has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dante Polvara on 79 minute.
  • 83' Junior Hoilett is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 88' Dante Polvara, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Leighton Clarkson as he leaves the pitch. Killian Phillips steps in for Aberdeen FC.
  • St. Johnstone FC will have plenty to reflect on. Aberdeen FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Aberdeen FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-05-04 Aberdeen FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC 2024-02-28 Aberdeen FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC 2024-01-24 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC 2023-10-08 Aberdeen FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC 2023-04-01 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC

Aberdeen FC Form

2024-05-04 Aberdeen FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-04-27 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Motherwell FC W 2024-04-13 Aberdeen FC 0–0 Dundee FC D 2024-04-06 Livingston FC 0–0 Aberdeen FC D 2024-03-30 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Ross County FC W 2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC W

St. Johnstone FC Form

2024-05-04 Aberdeen FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-04-27 St. Johnstone FC 1–3 Hibernian FC L 2024-04-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-04-06 Hibernian FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2024-03-30 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Dundee FC L 2024-03-16 Celtic FC 3–1 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.15 Aberdeen FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC48% Draw30% St. Johnstone FC22%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Aberdeen FC or Draw
78%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
52%
Aberdeen FC or St. Johnstone FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Aberdeen FC28% Draw55% St. Johnstone FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Aberdeen FC

Handicap Aberdeen FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 24% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.