Ross County FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Ross County FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 20 May | Motherwell FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 May | Dundee United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 14 Apr | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Ross County FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 20 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | Motherwell FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 May | Dundee United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Hibernian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 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
–/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)
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 Ross County FC and St. Johnstone FC is underway.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Ross County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 18' Poor challenge from Jordan White. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 23' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' What a strike from Stevie May! The score is 0-1.
- 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. Ross County FC and St. Johnstone FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 34' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' That is a Yellow card for Ross County FC. Keith Watson will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' Goal! Stevie May scores his 27 goal in 355 matches.
- 53' A goal from the England international Yan Dhanda! He fires home on 53 to make it 1-2!
- 56' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. Simon Murray departs to be replaced by Alex Samuel.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Brown is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ross County FC.
- 67' Another change for St. Johnstone FC made on 67 minute. Cameron Ballantyne leaves to be changed by Daniel Phillips.
- 68' St. Johnstone FC make a change. Cameron MacPherson trudges off to be replaced by David Wotherspoon on 68 minutes.
- 69' What a moment for Jordan White! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Johnstone FC backline.
- 79' The crowd applauds Viktor Loturi as he leaves the pitch. David Cancola steps in for Ross County FC.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ross County FC and St. Johnstone FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 85' Another substitution for St. Johnstone FC to replace Stevie May by Zak Rudden on 85 minute.
- 89' Drey Wright makes way for Connor McLennan at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from St. Johnstone FC.
- 90' A goal from the England international Jack Baldwin! He fires home on 90 to make it 3-2!
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Yan Dhanda ↓ Jordan Tillson 85'
- 5
- 2
- 1
-
17
Simon Murray ↓ Alex Samuel 56'
- 26
- 15
- 16
- 42
-
14
Viktor Loturi ↓ David Cancola 79'
- 30
Bench
- 11
- 3
-
25
Alex Samuel ↑ 56'
-
22
Jordan Tillson ↑ 85'
- 21
-
4
David Cancola ↑ 79'
Coach
Malky Mackay
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 23
-
7
Stevie May ↓ Zak Rudden 85'
- 4
-
14
Drey Wright ↓ Connor McLennan 89'
- 6
- 18
- 2
- 20
- 25
- 19
Bench
-
26
Connor McLennan ↑ 89'
-
10
David Wotherspoon ↑ 68'
- 9
- 29
-
16
Zak Rudden ↑ 85'
- 3
-
34
Daniel Phillips ↑ 67'
- 30
- 5
Coach
Steven MacLean
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stevie May | 4 |
| Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka | 3 |
| Alistair Crawford | 3 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 2 |
| Jordan White | 2 |
| Nicky Clark | 2 |
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
| Alex Samuel | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or St. Johnstone FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
71%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
56%
Ross County FC or St. Johnstone FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

