Ross County FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2024-25 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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
- Assistant 2 Steven Traynor (Scotland)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Sep | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 10 Aug | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Ross County FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Dundee United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Ross County FC is hosting St. Johnstone FC for another epic battle.
- 5' David Keltjens has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 79 appearances.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 19' GOAL! Ronan Hale scores on 19. Assisted by Joshua Nisbet
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jason Holt on 20 minutes.
- 25' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-5-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' It looks surprising Ross County FC does not make any changes. Nicky Clark has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Ross County FC currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' 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.
- 44' Drey Wright doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 49' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 58' That looks like a foul for a card for Kacper Lopata.
- 60' The Scotland Nicky Clark breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 1-2!
- 61' James Brown makes way for Michee Efete at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ross County FC.
- 66' Another change for St. Johnstone FC made on 66 minute. Andre Raymond leaves to be changed by David Keltjens.
- 67' Matthew Smith makes way for Graham Carey at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from St. Johnstone FC.
- 72' Josh McPake needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 73' Poor challenge from Sven Sprangler. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 78' Ross Laidlaw has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mackenzie Kirk.
- 80' St. Johnstone FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh McPake is hanging Mackenzie Kirk on the field on 80 minute.
- 82' Jack Grieves is replacing Noah Chilvers for the Ross County FC side.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a card for Ryan Leak.
- 83' Time for substitution for St. Johnstone FC. Sven Sprangler is replaced by Cameron MacPherson.
- 84' Nicky Clark makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and St. Johnstone FC are in front.
- 87' A stunning finish from Alex Samuel — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Cameron MacPherson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Ross County FC 3-3 St. Johnstone FC.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 9
-
10
Noah Chilvers ↓ Jack Grieves 82'
- 23
- 26
- 42
-
2
James Brown ↓ Michee Efete 61'
- 4
-
20
Kacper Lopata ↓ Alex Samuel 82'
- 19
Bench
-
25
Alex Samuel ↑ 82'
- 22
- 27
- 15
-
24
Michee Efete ↑ 61'
-
14
Jack Grieves ↑ 82'
- 30
- 7
- 21
Coach
Don Cowie
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 7
-
22
Matthew Smith ↓ Graham Carey 67'
- 14
- 4
- 20
- 10
- 23
- 6
-
27
Mackenzie Kirk ↓ Josh McPake 80'
- 5
-
3
Andre Raymond ↓ David Keltjens 66'
Bench
-
11
Graham Carey ↑ 67'
-
8
Cameron MacPherson ↑ 83'
-
33
David Keltjens ↑ 66'
- 17
- 38
- 12
-
24
Josh McPake ↑ 80'
- 15
- 49
Coach
Craig Levein
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stevie May | 4 |
| Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka | 3 |
| Alistair Crawford | 3 |
| Mackenzie Kirk | 2 |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 2 |
| Jordan White | 2 |
| Nicky Clark | 2 |
| Callum Hendry | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or St. Johnstone FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
70%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
58%
Ross County FC or St. Johnstone FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.