ST Johnstone twice gave up the lead before storming back to edge a seven-goal thriller at home to Kilmarnock on Sunday. Josh Fowler gave the home side a 16th-minute lead but Greg Kiltie equalised against the run of play. Cheick Diabate's header put the home side back in front after 47 minutes but two quick goals from Joe Hugill and Jason Holt - into his own net - somehow saw the visitors lead. Michael Schjønning-Larsen put through his own net and Kai Fotheringham grabbed a late winner.
What happened?
ST Johnstone twice gave up the lead before storming back to edge a seven-goal thriller at home to Kilmarnock on Sunday. Josh Fowler gave the home side a 16th-minute lead but Greg Kiltie equalised against the run of play. Cheick Diabate's header put the home side back in front after 47 minutes but two quick goals from Joe Hugill and Jason Holt - into his own net - somehow saw the visitors lead.
Why it matters for ST Johnstone
The Saints' manager, Valakari, praised his team's character after the dramatic comeback. "That was a test of character," he said. "Would we be this team who plays nice football in the Premiership but concedes goals and loses?"
What comes next?
ST Johnstone's next fixture is against Dundee Utd at home on 2026-10-17.
