St Johnstone forward Danny Schmidt cleared for Hibs match

St Johnstone forward Danny Schmidt has been granted a work permit, clearing the 23-year-old to play in this weekend's Premiership fixture. The news means Schmidt is immediately eligible for selection for the home match against Hibernian on Sunday.

St Johnstone sit seventh in the Premiership table with seven points from their opening five matches. Their record shows two wins, one draw, and two losses, with a recent form guide of WDLLW. The side has scored eight goals and conceded eight, leaving them with a neutral goal difference as they prepare for the visit of Hibs.

Managerial plans for the weekend have received a timely boost with Schmidt's clearance. The forward, who joined the club earlier this year, can now be included in the matchday squad without any administrative restrictions. His availability adds another option in attack for a team looking to build on a league position that sees them eight points behind early leaders Celtic. Fans can view the full squad list on the club's squad page.

Schmidt's inclusion provides competition for places in the forward line. The Perth side's eight goals this season have been shared around, and adding a fresh, eligible striker increases tactical flexibility. This development comes at a useful moment in the campaign, allowing the coaching staff to assess all their options fully during training this week. The immediate focus is firmly on securing a positive result against Hibernian to improve upon the current standings.

Following Sunday's game, attention will turn to the next Premiership assignment. St Johnstone's subsequent fixture is a home match against Dundee United, scheduled for October 17th. United currently occupy ninth place in the table, setting up another important clash at McDiarmid Park. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on the club's fixtures page.

The work permit approval concludes a period of waiting for the player and club, finalising his status ahead of a critical phase of the season. St Johnstone's next home game is against Dundee United on October 17, 2026.