St Johnstone's William Hill Premiership fixture away to Aberdeen has been rescheduled for live television coverage. The match at Pittodrie Stadium will now kick off at 2pm on Sunday 11 October, as confirmed by Aberdeen FC.
This change provides a fresh challenge for a St Johnstone side currently sitting 8th in the Premiership with four points from their opening four games. Their recent league form reads DLLW, but the squad is buoyed by a perfect pre-season record, having won their last five friendly matches, including a 3-0 victory over Morton in July.
When is the rescheduled Aberdeen match?
The new date for the trip to Pittodrie is Sunday 11 October. The original fixture date has been altered to accommodate the broadcast schedule of Premier Sports, who will show the game live. This is a standard adjustment in the modern Premiership calendar, where television selections frequently influence kick-off times and days.
For fans planning their travel, the updated schedule is now available on the club's official fixtures page. This match is one of several key early-season tests for the Perth side as they look to climb the standings.
How does this affect St Johnstone's schedule?
Playing on a Sunday creates a different preparation rhythm for manager and players compared to the usual Saturday schedule. It follows a busy period where the team has scored six goals but conceded seven, resulting in a minus one goal difference. The fixture comes amidst a title race where the Saints currently trail leaders Celtic by eight points.
This televised match offers a significant platform for the squad to demonstrate their quality against one of the league's established sides. The players will be eager to translate their impressive pre-season form, where they recorded five consecutive wins, into important Premiership points.
What is the current context for St Johnstone?
Craig Levein's men enter this period with mixed results from their initial league encounters. The 3-0 friendly win against Morton on 18 July showed their attacking potential, but consistency in the competitive fixtures will be the target. The team's overall performance data, including detailed player contributions, can be tracked on the club's stats hub.
Facing Aberdeen at Pittodrie is always a demanding assignment, and the television spotlight adds another layer of intensity. The rescheduling means supporters have a clear date to mark in their diaries for this important Premiership clash. The final preparation for this match will involve careful analysis of the available squad and tactical planning to counter Aberdeen's threats.
The next fixture for St Johnstone after the international break is the rescheduled trip to face Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Sunday 11 October.
