St Johnstone vs Falkirk Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half0 - 0
45
C. Diabate
was cautioned
2nd Half1 - 1
53
C. Diabate
sent off for a second booking
60
E. Ross
scored for Falkirk
90+1
R. Paton
was cautioned
90+2
E. Alic
was cautioned
90+6
E. Alic
scored for St Johnstone
St. Johnstone welcome Falkirk to McDiarmid Park on 19 September 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Scotland Premier League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
St. Johnstone prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Falkirk prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Recent Form
St. Johnstone
DLWDL
Falkirk
DWDLL
St. Johnstone show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Similarly, Falkirk have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
DLWW
Falkirk (Away)
DDLD
St. Johnstone show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
A clear home bias is evident in Falkirk's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
St. Johnstone
-----
Falkirk
-----
St. Johnstone have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Likewise, Falkirk are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
----
Falkirk (Away)
---+
There is little difference in St. Johnstone's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Falkirk show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
St. Johnstone
--+-+
Falkirk
-+-++
St. Johnstone's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.
Meanwhile, Falkirk have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
--++
Falkirk (Away)
--+-
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for St. Johnstone.
A big contrast, with Falkirk's home games producing significantly more goals.
Scoring Consistency
St. Johnstone
+-+++
Falkirk
+++++
St. Johnstone have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Falkirk have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
St. Johnstone (Home)
+-++
Falkirk (Away)
+++-
St. Johnstone's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Falkirk's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Match Information
Referee: Calum Scott
Venue: McDiarmid Park
St Johnstone vs Falkirk Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
0.73
xG
0.95
44
Ball Posession (%)
56
1
Big Chances
1
8
Shots
12
5
Shots on Goal
4
1
Shots Blocked
6
4
Shots inside Box
9
4
Shots outside Box
3
1
Hit Woodwork
0
13
Fouls
18
3
Corner Kicks
8
24
Throw Ins
25
3
Saves
4
18
Free Kicks
13
0
Offsides
0
365
Passes Total
491
279
Passes Completed
382
87
Passes in the final 3rd Total
139
53
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
94
11
Touches in the Opposition Box
28
13
Tackles Total
12
8
Tackles Completed
11
21
Clearances
30
14
Crosses Total
18
2
Crosses Completed
7
8
Interceptions
10
St Johnstone vs Falkirk Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Starting Lineup
1
T. Steward
19
S. Bain
2
E. Alic
3
L. Mccann
3
C. Diabate
5
L. Henderson
5
Z. Mitchell
21
D. Melniks
33
L. Smith
22
R. Strain
8
J. Holt
8
B. Spencer
42
R. McAlear
16
F. Barbrook
7
T. Steven
42
O. Eames
30
J. Cotterill
28
B. Krauhaus
32
J. Campbell
23
E. Ross
9
J. Fowler
24
J. Murrell
St Johnstone vs Falkirk H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results