Jason Holt
St Johnstone

St Johnstone

St Johnstone were founded in 1884 and play their home games at McDiarmid Park in Scotland.

St Johnstone match
St Johnstone v Celtic · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

St Johnstone Football Club are one of the historic entities of the Scottish game, dating back to 1884. They holler from the depths of McDiarmid Park, a cherished bastion nestled within the heart of Scotland. It is here where countless battles of skill and prowess have been waged, and many a tale of glory and defeat have been woven into the rich Scottish canvas.

When it comes to hard currency in footballing terms, the Saints' ensemble is sized at a modest but respectable approximate of £3m, a nugget found in the vaults of Transfermarkt. It might be viewed by some as a testament to gritty resolve over garish extravagance.

The squad is a band of 17 brothers-in-arms, bearing the combined wisdom and vigour of an average age of 24 years. Light on numbers perhaps, but a concentration of youthful vitality and raw potential that promises so much more than the sum of its parts.

In the current campaign, St Johnstone have put their mettle to the test in 3 distinct competitions. They have decorously led the charge in the Championship, defying odds and critics alike to command the pole position. Their endeavours in the League Cup reached the second round, a ceaseless tale of grit and determination that bore fruit in due course. Not to forget their exploits in the Challenge Cup, that saw them progress as far as the quarter-finals, leaving behind echoes of their resilience and ambition.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 6 March 2026. Send feedback

St Johnstone stats

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1884
Founded
Simo Valakari (age 52)
Manager
Jason Holt
Captain
Adam Webb
Chair
The Saints
Nickname
McDiarmid Park
Stadium
10,696
Capacity
Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2SJ, UK
Address
£3m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

W
D
D
D
W
D

In recent matches, St Johnstone have recorded two wins and four draws.

St Johnstone
St Johnstone
3 - 1
Ayr United
Ayr United
Queen's Park
Queen's Park
1 - 1
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers
0 - 0
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
3 - 3
Ayr United
Ayr United
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
0 - 1
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
2 - 2
Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle

St Johnstone have similar recent form to Celtic, who have three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of St Johnstone over time in Scotland‘s Championship during season 2025 - 2026. After 27 games, St Johnstone are top of the league.

Round 1
1st
Round 2
1st
Round 3
1st
Round 4
1st
Round 5
1st
Round 6
1st
Round 7
1st
Round 8
1st
Round 9
1st
Round 10
1st
Round 11
1st
Round 12
1st
Round 13
1st
Round 14
1st
Round 15
1st
Round 16
1st
Round 17
1st
Round 18
1st
Round 19
1st
Round 20
1st
Round 21
1st
Round 22
1st
Round 23
1st
Round 24
1st
Round 25
1st
Round 26
1st
Round 27
Round 27
1st

League form

Track the performance of St Johnstone in Scotland‘s Championship over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

W
D
D
W
D
L
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
3 - 1
Ayr United
Ayr United
Queen's Park
Queen's Park
1 - 1
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers
0 - 0
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
0 - 1
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
2 - 2
Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
0 - 1
Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic

St Johnstone, with two wins, three draws and one loss, have worse overall form in Scotland’s Championship, compared with how Celtic are doing in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins, one draw and one loss in their last six domestic league matches.

Home

W
D
L
W
W
D
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
3 - 1
Ayr United
Ayr United
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
2 - 2
Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
0 - 1
Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
1 - 0
Arbroath
Arbroath
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
5 - 0
Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
0 - 0
Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers

St Johnstone, with three wins, two draws and one loss, have worse home form in Scotland’s Championship than Celtic have in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins and two losses in their last six league matches at home.

Away

D
D
W
D
W
L
Queen's Park
Queen's Park
1 - 1
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers
0 - 0
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Airdrieonians
Airdrieonians
0 - 1
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Ross County
Ross County
0 - 0
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Ayr United
Ayr United
2 - 4
St Johnstone
St Johnstone
Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle
2 - 1
St Johnstone
St Johnstone

St Johnstone, with two wins, three draws and one loss, have worse away form in Scotland’s Championship, compared with how Celtic are faring in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three wins, two draws and one loss in their last six away games in the league.

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for St Johnstone in their domestic league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals scored
2.1
Home
1.6
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.7
Home
0.9
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal scored
32m
Home
36m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
36m
Home
40m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1.9
Home
2.2
Away
🟥 Red cards
Home
0.2
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
5-0
Home
4-0
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
1-0
Home
3-1
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
Home
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
Home
Away

Top scorers

Top scorers for St Johnstone in the league season 2025 - 2026.

Player
⚽️ Goals
17
Player
⚽️ Goals
14
Player
⚽️ Goals
6
Player
Cheick Diabate
Cheick Diabate
⚽️ Goals
4
Player
⚽️ Goals
4
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
Sam Stanton
Sam Stanton
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
Jack Baird
Jack Baird
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
Stevie Mallan
Stevie Mallan
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
Reece McAlear
Reece McAlear
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
Liam Smith
Liam Smith
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
Matty Foulds
Matty Foulds
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
Louis Lloyd
Louis Lloyd
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
Reghan Tumilty
Reghan Tumilty
⚽️ Goals
1

Time of first goal

Time of first goal scored for and against St Johnstone in their previous 20 games.

⏱️ Time
0-10 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
11-20 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
21-30 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
31-40 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
⚽️
Against
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⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
Against
⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
⚽️
Against
⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
Against
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