St Johnstone beat Hibernian 2-1 to climb to sixth

St Johnstone moved up to sixth in the Premiership after a 2-1 home win over Hibernian, with Josh Fowler scoring twice in the first half.

25 Sep 2026 By James Jarrold · senior correspondent

St Johnstone beat Hibernian 2-1 at McDiarmid Park to secure back-to-back home wins and climb the Scottish Premiership table. Josh Fowler was the hero with a first-half double, scoring in the 17th minute and from the penalty spot in the 41st.

Nathan Lowe pulled a goal back for the visitors just before the half-hour mark, but St Johnstone held on for a vital three points. The victory lifts the Perth side into sixth place with eight points from their opening seven matches, one spot and one point above their next opponents, Aberdeen.

Head coach Simo Valakari said the performance was built on playing to the team's strengths and sticking to their style. He praised the team's character and the quality of their passing in the final third, which he said was key to creating the decisive chances. The win continues a mixed run of form, with the team's last five results reading one win, two draws and two defeats. The team has now scored nine goals and conceded eight in the league this season.

Looking ahead, St Johnstone will aim to build on this result when they travel to face Aberdeen at Pittodrie in their next fixture.