ST Johnstone claimed a convincing 2-0 victory over Ross County in the Round of 16 of the Scottish League Challenge Cup on January 13, 2026. The match took place at McDiarmid Park in Perth, Scotland, with an attendance of 1,815 fans. Joshua McPake opened the scoring for ST Johnstone in the 18th minute. Louis Lloyd doubled the lead shortly after halftime, finding the net in the 48th minute. The club's solid performance was highlighted by their possession dominance, holding 61% of the ball throughout the match. ST Johnstone's defense was also impressive, limiting Ross County to just one shot on goal. The victory propels ST Johnstone into the next round of the competition.