Livingston FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Gordon Crawford
- Referee Steven Reid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Celtic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jan | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Dundee United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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' The wait is over. St. Johnstone FC get us underway at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 37' Jason Kerr is having his name booked by the referee on 37.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alan Forrest made 1 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' It’s a booking for Livingston FC player. Aaron Taylor-Sinclair gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alan Forrest at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Scott Tanser doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 51' What a moment for Shaun Rooney! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' Livingston FC is showing some good football. However, Livingston FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Livingston FC in their trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact .
- 65' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Steve Lawson exits the field as Jaze Kabia enters on 65.
- 69' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Guy Melamed is replaced by Stevie May on 69 minute.
- 74' It looks like no one’s ball. St. Johnstone FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Scott Pittman on 76 minutes.
- 81' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 83' Scott Pittman doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 88' 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 Steve Lawson suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Another change for St. Johnstone FC made on 90 minute. Chris Kane leaves to be changed by Michael O'Halloran.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. St. Johnstone FC take all three points.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 2
- 18
- 29
- 25
- 6
- 8
- 17
-
33
Steve Lawson ↓ Jaze Kabia 65'
- 11
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 21
- 10
- 1
- 22
- 15
- 39
-
9
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas ↑ 46'
-
37
Jaze Kabia ↑ 65'
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
-
9
Chris Kane ↓ Michael O'Halloran 90'
- 26
- 3
- 6
- 5
- 18
- 19
- 4
-
17
Guy Melamed ↓ Stevie May 69'
Bench
- 13
- 7
-
14
Stevie May ↑ 69'
- 12
- 2
- 16
-
11
Michael O'Halloran ↑ 90'
- 15
- 24
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Pittman | 5 |
| Stephen Kelly | 4 |
| Callum Hendry | 4 |
| Andrew Shinnie | 2 |
| Matt Kennedy | 2 |
| James Penrice | 2 |
| Craig Halkett | 2 |
| Chris Kane | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.3
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or St. Johnstone FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
69%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
61%
Livingston FC or St. Johnstone FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

