'Air of arrogance'published at 14:59 BST
HT: St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
Callum Davidson
Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound
St Johnstone had a wee air of arrogance about them. Kilmarnock couldn't get near them.
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St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock - Fowler turns in Gullan delivery for dominant hosts' early opener but Kiltie nets close-range leveller
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St Johnstone starting really well and knocking it around better than Kilmarnock on this dry looking pitch. Killie equaliser totally against the run of play and despite the score are looking devoid of ideas. Can see an easy St Johnstone win.
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HALF-TIME St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnockpublished at 14:50 BST
The home fans were having a rare old time, watching their team run rings round Kilmarnock and now they are scratching their heads wondering how the game is level.
Image source, SNSImage caption, St Johnstone have been very good on their return to the Premiership
YELLOW CARDpublished at 14:49 BST
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
Liam Smith with a late lunge on Nicky Clescenco as the Kilmarnock winger blooters the ball to safety.
Postpublished at 14:48 BST
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
That stoppage time may be extended as a groggy Tyreece John-Jules has to go off.
Jamie Brandon, a full-back, is the Kilmarnock striker's replacement.
Postpublished at 14:46 BST
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
After that shock equaliser, Saints try to regain their composure with a long period of possession.
Three minutes of stoppage time to go before the interval.
Postpublished at 14:43 BST
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
Tyreece John-Jules, already on a booking, clatters into goalkeeper Toby Steward, who gathers the ball near the edge of his area.
The Kilmarnock striker takes a bash in the face for his troubles but there's no sign of a second yellow.
Postpublished at 14:41 BST
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
Allan Preston
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC SportsoundFootball's mad, isn't it?
St Johnstone are dominating and the first Kilmarnock opportunity is finished.
Neil McCann would've been happy to go in just 1-0 down. Now he'll be delighted.
Postpublished at 14:40 BST
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
After a lengthy VAR check, the goal stands.
The home defenders were drawn towards Tyreece John-Jules and when the ball broke to Greg Kiltie he had a simple task from six yards.
Wildly against the run of play...
GOAL St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnockpublished at 14:38 BST
Greg Kiltie
Completely out of the blue, Greg Kiltie bangs in an equaliser from close range.
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St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Ruari Paton has support as he rumbles forward but he elects to shoot from near the edge of the Kilmarnock box, with his effort blocked.
A pass looked the best option there.
Postpublished at 14:33 BST
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
St Johnstone are absolutely bossing this game.
Sam Stanton is a whisker away from connecting with a header after a late run into the penalty area.
Postpublished at 14:30 BST
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Erik Ring gives the ball away and St Johnstone are on their bikes again. Jamie Gullan cuts inside and forces Max Stryjek into a strong save at his near post.
Gullan tries his luck from further out a few moments later, with the shot whizzing wide by a foot or so.
Postpublished at 14:27 BST
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Nicky Clescenco with a good surge down the right for Kilmarnock, going past a couple of blue shirts, the move soon peters out though.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 14:24 BST
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Tyreece John-Jules picked up a booking for his challenge on Toby Steward at that corner kick.
The Kilmarnock forward is not happy about it at all.
Postpublished at 14:22 BST
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock earn their first corner on 20 minutes.
It's taken short and eventually ends up in the arms of goalkeeper Toby Steward.
Greg Kiltie wants a penalty after a slight tickle of his shins after he crosses but referee John Beaton is not interested.
'Thoroughly deserved'published at 14:19 BST
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Allan Preston
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC SportsoundIt's a great finish from Fowler but again, it's just a mistake - this time from Tshibola.
Kilmarnock have been so slack in the first 15 minutes. It's thoroughly deserved.
Image source, SNSGOAL St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnockpublished at 14:16 BST
Josh Fowler
Aaron Tshibola is robbed near the halfway line and Saints stream forward.
Ruari Paton leads the charge into the penalty area and feeds Jamie Gullan. He cuts the ball back and Josh Fowler is there to apply a thumping shot.
Image source, SNSSaints on toppublished at 14:16 BST
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
Allan Preston
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC SportsoundSimo Valakari will be delighted with the way they've started this game.
It's been all St Johnstone.
Postpublished at 14:15 BST
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
Another Saints corner. Jamie Gullan's deliveries are getting better and better and Liam Smith is not far away from making contact at the back stick.
Scottish Premiership Scores & Fixtures
Scottish Premiership Table
On Sunday 2nd August
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Kilmarnock, Position 4, Points 1
- St. Johnstone, Position 6, Points 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Championship Round
- Position 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: Relegation Round
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Team Lineups
home team,St. Johnstone
Manager:Simo Valakari
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team,St. Johnstone
away team,Kilmarnock
Manager:Neil McCann
Formation:4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team,Kilmarnock
home team,St. Johnstone
Manager:Simo Valakari
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team,Kilmarnock
Manager:Neil McCann
Formation:4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- John Beaton
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Greg Aitken
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Ross MacLeod
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Ross Anderson
- Fourth Official:
- Sean Murdoch
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Duncan Williams
Match Stats
Key, St. Johnstone v KilmarnockBasic Stats
Overall possession
St. Johnstone 58.7%Kilmarnock 41.3%
Shots
St. Johnstone 9Kilmarnock 2Shots on target
St. Johnstone 2Kilmarnock 1Total touches inside the opposition box
St. Johnstone 10Kilmarnock 7Goalkeeper saves
St. Johnstone 0Kilmarnock 1Aerial duels won
St. Johnstone 8Kilmarnock 9Fouls committed
St. Johnstone 4Kilmarnock 8Corners
St. Johnstone 4Kilmarnock 1In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
St. Johnstone 9Kilmarnock 2Shots on target
St. Johnstone 2Kilmarnock 1Shots off target
St. Johnstone 5Kilmarnock 1Attempts out of box
St. Johnstone 4Kilmarnock 0Total offsides
St. Johnstone 1Kilmarnock 0Distribution
Total passes
St. Johnstone 296Kilmarnock 211Pass accuracy %
St. Johnstone 87.8Kilmarnock 82.5Backward passes
St. Johnstone 53Kilmarnock 31Forward passes
St. Johnstone 104Kilmarnock 67Total long balls
St. Johnstone 27Kilmarnock 22Successful final third passes
St. Johnstone 65Kilmarnock 21Total crosses
St. Johnstone 13Kilmarnock 6Defence
Total tackles
St. Johnstone 11Kilmarnock 7Won tackle %
St. Johnstone 54.5Kilmarnock 85.7Fouls committed
St. Johnstone 4Kilmarnock 8Total yellow cards
St. Johnstone 1Kilmarnock 1Total clearances
St. Johnstone 8Kilmarnock 16
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Season so far
Scottish Premiership
Key, St. Johnstone v Kilmarnock
League position, St. Johnstone 6th, Kilmarnock 4thTotal points, St. Johnstone 1, Kilmarnock 1
Form guide
All competitions
St. Johnstone draw
v East Fife
1
1
League Cup
Kilmarnock draw
v Peterhead
0
0
League Cup
St. Johnstone lose
v Inverness CT
1
0
League Cup
Kilmarnock won
v Hamilton Academical
1
0
League Cup
St. Johnstone won
v Greenock Morton
3
0
League Cup
Kilmarnock won
v Elgin City
0
1
League Cup
St. Johnstone won
v Linlithgow Rose
0
2
League Cup
Kilmarnock draw
v Raith Rovers
0
0
League Cup
St. Johnstone won
v Cove Rangers
2
4
Club Friendlies
Kilmarnock won
v Linfield
2
3
Club Friendlies
Previous scores
All competitions
Premiership
St. Johnstone 0 , Kilmarnock 2 on the 3rd of May 2025
St. Johnstone
Kilmarnock
3rd of May 2025
Kilmarnock 3 , St. Johnstone 1 on the 15th of February 2025
Kilmarnock
St. Johnstone
15th of February 2025
St. Johnstone 1 , Kilmarnock 0 on the 23rd of November 2024
St. Johnstone
Kilmarnock
23rd of November 2024
Match Facts
St. Johnstone have lost four of their last six Scottish Premiership games against Kilmarnock (W2), including both of their last two. The Saints last lost three in a row to Killie in the competition in August 2018 – the third of which was on MD1.
Kilmarnock have drawn each of the last three occasions they have faced a newly promoted side on MD1 of a top-flight season: 0-0 v Dundee in 2012-13, 1-1 v Dundee in 2014-15, and 2-2 v Livingston in 2025-26.
Since and including 2015-16, just one of 14 newly promoted sides has lost on MD1 of a Scottish Premiership campaign (W5 D8), with Livingston going down 1-3 at Celtic in 2018-19. The last promoted side to lose at home on MD1 in the competition were Hamilton Academical in 2014-15 (0-2 v Inverness Caledonian Thistle).
St. Johnstone are winless on MD1 in each of their last seven Scottish Premiership seasons (D2 L5) since beating Kilmarnock 2-1 in 2017-18.
Kilmarnock have only won their opening game in two of their last 15 top-flight seasons (D5 L8), beating St. Johnstone 2-0 in 2018-19 and Rangers 1-0 in 2023-24.
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