St. Johnstone FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Dallas
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee David Roome
- Referee Scott Millar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Livingston FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–3 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at McDiarmid Park!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His St. Johnstone FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Scott Pittman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for St. Johnstone FC so far.
- 25' St. Johnstone FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' That is a Yellow card for Livingston FC. Craig Halkett will be fuming at that decision.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gregg Wylde is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Livingston FC.
- 40' St. Johnstone FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 44' Richard Foster is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 49' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' Livingston FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 62' Ross Callachan makes way for Chris Kane at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from St. Johnstone FC.
- 67' 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.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Pittman argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' The crowd applauds Steven Lawless as he leaves the pitch. Gregg Wylde steps in for Livingston FC.
- 78' What a moment for Murray Davidson! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Livingston FC ring the changes. Chris Erskine has done his job and it is now time for Nicky Cadden to step up.
- 84' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Kennedy is withdrawn and Blair Alston gets his opportunity.
- 88' A moment of madness from Murray Davidson on 88 minutes earns him a Yellow card. St. Johnstone FC will be frustrated.
- 90' The referee shows St. Johnstone FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Michael O'Halloran gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Tony Watt and will look to change the dynamic.
- 1-0 the final result. Livingston FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Blair Alston 84'
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Michael O'Halloran 90'
-
28
Ross Callachan ↓ Chris Kane 62'
- 19
- 5
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 11
- 6
-
4
Blair Alston ↑ 84'
-
9
Chris Kane ↑ 62'
- 30
- 23
-
17
Michael O'Halloran ↑ 90'
Coach
Tommy Wright
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Steven Lawless ↓ Gregg Wylde 73'
- 1
- 3
- 26
- 31
- 4
- 6
-
8
Scott Pittman ↓ Scott Tiffoney 80'
- 9
- 10
-
19
Chris Erskine ↓ Nicky Cadden 80'
Bench
- 5
-
39
Gregg Wylde ↑ 73'
- 21
- 14
-
11
Nicky Cadden ↑ 80'
- 33
-
22
Scott Tiffoney ↑ 80'
Coach
Gary Holt
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
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.18
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Livingston FC
51%
St. Johnstone FC or Livingston FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.