Late Winner Secures Saints' Comeback Victory…

ST Johnstone's Kai Fotheringham scores a late winner as the Saints edge out Kilmarnock 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller.

ST Johnstone twice gave up a lead before storming back to edge a seven-goal thriller on their Scottish Premiership return at home to Kilmarnock. The Saints' victory marks a strong start to the new season, with the team showing great character and determination.

What happened?

The match was a thrilling one, with both teams creating chances and scoring goals. ST Johnstone took the lead early on, but Kilmarnock equalized against the run of play. The Saints restored their lead, but Kilmarnock again equalized, this time taking the lead.

Why it matters for ST Johnstone

The victory is a significant one for ST Johnstone, as it marks a strong start to the new season. The team showed great character and determination in coming from behind to win the match.

What comes next?

ST Johnstone's next fixture is against Dundee United at home on October 17, 2026. The team will be looking to build on their momentum and continue their strong start to the season.

Next fixture: vs Dundee Utd (at home, 2026-10-17).

The Saints' victory was made possible by a series of substitutions made by manager Simo Valakari. The changes paid off, with Louis Lloyd scoring the equalizing goal and Kai Fotheringham scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute.

The Saints' victory is a significant one, as it marks a strong start to the new season. The team showed great character and determination in coming from behind to win the match. The victory will give the team confidence and momentum as they look to continue their strong start to the season.

The Saints' next fixture is against Dundee United at home on October 17, 2026. The team will be looking to build on their momentum and continue their strong start to the season. With a win under their belt, the team will be looking to make it two wins from two in their next match.