Ross County FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Napier
- Assistant 1 Douglas Ross
- Assistant 2 Colin Drummond (Scotland)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Rangers 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Ross County FC have kicked off against St. Johnstone FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Ross County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan White on 20.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' It looks surprising Ross County FC does not make any changes. James Brown has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' What composure from Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka! The Sweden international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' Both keepers have barely been tested. Ross County FC and St. Johnstone FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Oludare Olufunwa is replacing David Keltjens for the St. Johnstone FC side.
- 51' Yan Dhanda has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.
- 59' Nicky Clark has so much to prove this time. He replaces Filip Franczak on 59 minute.
- 64' Ross County FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 67' It is a substitution in Ross County FC team. Jordan White is replaced by Eamonn Brophy on 67 minute.
- 72' St. Johnstone FC is showing some good football. However, St. Johnstone FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' The whistle greets James Brown as he departs to be replaced by Michee Efete.
- 83' It’s high time Derek Adams made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Connor Smith on 86 minutes.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Yan Dhanda.
- 90' Tony Gallacher makes way for Kerr Smith at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from St. Johnstone FC.
- It finishes all square. Ross County FC and St. Johnstone FC share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 35
- 10
- 3
- 15
-
26
Jordan White ↓ Eamonn Brophy 67'
- 21
- 40
- 16
- 28
- 18
-
4
James Brown ↓ Michee Efete 78'
Bench
- 11
- 12
-
27
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 67'
- 43
- 17
-
24
Michee Efete ↑ 78'
- 41
- 19
- 14
Coach
Derek Adams
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
4-5-1Starting XI
- 29
- 5
- 11
- 1
- 50
- 33
-
3
Tony Gallacher ↓ Kerr Smith 90'
- 15
- 19
- 4
-
46
Filip Franczak ↓ Nicky Clark 59'
Bench
- 13
- 31
- 7
- 9
-
37
Nicky Clark ↑ 59'
- 23
-
35
Kerr Smith ↑ 90'
-
17
Oludare Olufunwa ↑ 46'
-
16
Adama Sidibeh ↑ 59'
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stevie May | 4 |
| Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka | 3 |
| Alistair Crawford | 3 |
| Iain Vigurs | 2 |
| Yan Dhanda | 2 |
| Mackenzie Kirk | 2 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 2 |
| Jordan White | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or St. Johnstone FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
65%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
67%
Ross County FC or St. Johnstone FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.2%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
0 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

