ST Johnstone Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Celtic

ST Johnstone suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat against Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final. The match took place at Hampden on Sunday, with Daizen Maeda scoring a double, and Callum McGregor, Adam Idah, and Jota also finding the net.

What happened?

Celtic produced a superb performance, showcasing their quality and ambition throughout the game. ST Johnstone, on the other hand, struggled to contain Celtic's attack.

Why it matters for ST Johnstone

The loss is a significant setback for ST Johnstone, who were looking to advance to the Scottish Cup final. However, the team can take positives from their current league standing: 1st in Scottish Championship, 77 pts, 22W-11D-3L from 36 games, recent form WWWWW.

What comes next?

ST Johnstone's next match is against Ayr Utd, where they secured a 1-0 win on 2026-05-01. The team will look to build on this momentum and bounce back from their Scottish Cup semi-final defeat.