ST Johnstone Secure 3-0 Victory Over Dunfermline

ST Johnstone bounced back from three consecutive defeats with a 3-0 win over Dunfermline. The Saints came into the game on the back of three consecutive defeats, all at home.

What happened?

Dunfermline goalkeeper Chris Smith endured a disastrous return to the team, punching Liam Craig's corner into his own net in the 36th minute. Smith's day got even worse seven minutes after the break as he spilled a shot from Marcus Haber to allow Francisco Sandaza to double ST Johnstone's lead. Craig wrapped up the victory before the hour mark.

Why it matters for ST Johnstone

The win closed the gap on third-placed Motherwell to five points. ST Johnstone's away form has been a different story, with only Hibernian beating them on the road this season. They have now conceded only two goals in their other nine away games.

Current form

As of 27 Jun 2026, ST Johnstone sit top of the Championship with 77 points from 36 games, having won their last five matches. Their recent form is impressive, with a goal difference of +42 from 67 goals scored and 25 conceded. They are 11 points clear of Partick at the top of the league. Their last result was a 1-0 win over Ayr Utd on 2026-05-01.