Sunday , 16 August 2026

Hibernian FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2021-22 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2021-22
Hibernian FC
4 – 0
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Sun 15 May 2022 · 11:00 UTC Easter Road Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Darren McGregor 54' Y
Y 55' Shaun Rooney
Y 58' Charlie Gilmour

Overview

Match Preview

Hibernian FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Easter Road Stadium.

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

11
6
6
Hibernian FC 23 games · Avg 2.3 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-05-15 Hibernian FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-05 Hibernian FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC 2021-11-27 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Hibernian FC 2021-09-26 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC 2021-05-01 Hibernian FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC

Recent Form

Hibernian FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May St. Johnstone FC H 4–0 W
10 May Dundee FC A 1–3 L
07 May Aberdeen FC H 1–1 D
30 Apr Livingston FC A 0–1 L
23 Apr St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
09 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–3 L
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May Hibernian FC A 0–4 L
11 May Aberdeen FC H 1–0 W
07 May Livingston FC A 1–1 D
30 Apr St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
23 Apr Dundee FC A 1–1 D
09 Apr Celtic FC A 0–7 L

Season Stats

Hibernian FC St. Johnstone FC
#7 Position #6
3 Points 3
2 Played 2
1 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
3 Scored 4
3 Conceded 4
+0 GD +0
1.50 PPG 1.50
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Hibernian FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season

Hibernian FC are 7th (3 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Hibernian FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ 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. Hibernian FC host St. Johnstone FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Hibernian FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Johnstone FC backline.
  • 30' 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 Darren McGregor suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Hibernian FC in their trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact .
  • 44' The deadlock is broken! Paul McGinn gets on the scoresheet on 44 minutes.
  • 48' James Scott is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shaun Rooney made 1 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 54' Hibernian FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 55' Controversy at the stadium! Shaun Rooney argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 57' Michael O'Halloran gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces John Mahon and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 58' Charlie Gilmour was booked on 58.
  • 61' A stunning finish from James Scott — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 66' Harrison Clarke makes way for Murray Aiken at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Hibernian FC.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Hibernian FC team. Harrison Clarke is replaced by Murray Aiken on 67 minute.
  • 72' Hibernian FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 76' A tactical swap from St. Johnstone FC — Liam Gordon on, Shaun Rooney off on 76 minutes.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Oscar MacIntyre. He replaces Ryan Porteous on 77 minute.
  • 82' Daniel Cleary has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 85' Allan Delferriere is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ewan Henderson at the 85 minute mark.
  • 86' Another substitution for Hibernian FC to replace Paul McGinn by Jacob Blaney on 86 minute.
  • 88' What a moment for James Scott! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-0.

Lineups

Hibernian FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Gray

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Scott 3
Paul McGinn 3
Martin Boyle 3
Stevie May 3
Christian Doidge 3
Nicky Clark 2
Mykola Kukharevych 2
Marc McNulty 2

Head to Head

2022-05-15 Hibernian FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-05 Hibernian FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC 2021-11-27 St. Johnstone FC 1–2 Hibernian FC 2021-09-26 Hibernian FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC 2021-05-01 Hibernian FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC

Hibernian FC Form

2022-05-15 Hibernian FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2022-05-10 Dundee FC 3–1 Hibernian FC L 2022-05-07 Hibernian FC 1–1 Aberdeen FC D 2022-04-30 Livingston FC 1–0 Hibernian FC L 2022-04-23 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Hibernian FC W 2022-04-09 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Hibernian FC L

St. Johnstone FC Form

2022-05-15 Hibernian FC 4–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2022-05-11 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC W 2022-05-07 Livingston FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2022-04-30 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2022-04-23 Dundee FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2022-04-09 Celtic FC 7–0 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.43 Hibernian FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC60% Draw21% St. Johnstone FC19%
Actual: Hibernian FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Hibernian FC or Draw
81%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
40%
Hibernian FC or St. Johnstone FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Hibernian FC46% Draw37% St. Johnstone FC17%
Actual: Hibernian FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
4.4%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — Hibernian FC

Handicap Hibernian FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 23% — 77%
-2 23% 18% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 21% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 10% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Hibernian FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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