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St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock - Fowler turns in Gullan delivery for dominant hosts' early opener but Kiltie nets close-range leveller
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St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
Tyreece John-Jules, already on a booking, clatters into goalkeeper Toby Steward, who gathers the ball near the edge of his area.
The Kilmarnock striker takes a bash in the face for his troubles but there's no sign of a second yellow.
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
Allan Preston
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC Sportsound
Football's mad, isn't it?
St Johnstone are dominating and the first Kilmarnock opportunity is finished.
Neil McCann would've been happy to go in just 1-0 down. Now he'll be delighted.
St Johnstone 1-1 Kilmarnock
After a lengthy VAR check, the goal stands.
The home defenders were drawn towards Tyreece John-Jules and when the ball broke to Greg Kiltie he had a simple task from six yards.
Wildly against the run of play...
Greg Kiltie
Completely out of the blue, Greg Kiltie bangs in an equaliser from close range.
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Ruari Paton has support as he rumbles forward but he elects to shoot from near the edge of the Kilmarnock box, with his effort blocked.
A pass looked the best option there.
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
St Johnstone are absolutely bossing this game.
Sam Stanton is a whisker away from connecting with a header after a late run into the penalty area.
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Erik Ring gives the ball away and St Johnstone are on their bikes again. Jamie Gullan cuts inside and forces Max Stryjek into a strong save at his near post.
Gullan tries his luck from further out a few moments later, with the shot whizzing wide by a foot or so.
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Nicky Clescenco with a good surge down the right for Kilmarnock, going past a couple of blue shirts, the move soon peters out though.
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Tyreece John-Jules picked up a booking for his challenge on Toby Steward at that corner kick.
The Kilmarnock forward is not happy about it at all.
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock earn their first corner on 20 minutes.
It's taken short and eventually ends up in the arms of goalkeeper Toby Steward.
Greg Kiltie wants a penalty after a slight tickle of his shins after he crosses but referee John Beaton is not interested.
St Johnstone 1-0 Kilmarnock
Allan Preston
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC Sportsound
It's a great finish from Fowler but again, it's just a mistake - this time from Tshibola.
Kilmarnock have been so slack in the first 15 minutes. It's thoroughly deserved.
Image source, SNSJosh Fowler
Aaron Tshibola is robbed near the halfway line and Saints stream forward.
Ruari Paton leads the charge into the penalty area and feeds Jamie Gullan. He cuts the ball back and Josh Fowler is there to apply a thumping shot.
Image source, SNSSt Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
Allan Preston
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC Sportsound
Simo Valakari will be delighted with the way they've started this game.
It's been all St Johnstone.
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
Another Saints corner. Jamie Gullan's deliveries are getting better and better and Liam Smith is not far away from making contact at the back stick.
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
Neil McCann is starting to look rather agitated on the touchline. His Kilmarnock side really haven't got going.
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
Jamie Gullan is miles offside as his header is touched round the post by Killie keeper Max Stryjek.
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
St Johnstone continue to hog the ball, popping passes this way and that.
Two more corners for the hosts, but nothing comes of them.
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
Saints come again and win the game's first corner.
The delivery is nodded away without much fuss.
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
The home side are on the front foot straight away, with Killie pinned back.
St Johnstone 0-0 Kilmarnock
And away we go at McDiarmid Park.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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Manager:Simo Valakari
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Neil McCann
Formation:4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Manager:Simo Valakari
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Neil McCann
Formation:4 - 4 - 1 - 1
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St. Johnstone have lost four of their last six Scottish Premiership games against Kilmarnock (W2), including both of their last two. The Saints last lost three in a row to Killie in the competition in August 2018 – the third of which was on MD1.
Kilmarnock have drawn each of the last three occasions they have faced a newly promoted side on MD1 of a top-flight season: 0-0 v Dundee in 2012-13, 1-1 v Dundee in 2014-15, and 2-2 v Livingston in 2025-26.
Since and including 2015-16, just one of 14 newly promoted sides has lost on MD1 of a Scottish Premiership campaign (W5 D8), with Livingston going down 1-3 at Celtic in 2018-19. The last promoted side to lose at home on MD1 in the competition were Hamilton Academical in 2014-15 (0-2 v Inverness Caledonian Thistle).
St. Johnstone are winless on MD1 in each of their last seven Scottish Premiership seasons (D2 L5) since beating Kilmarnock 2-1 in 2017-18.
Kilmarnock have only won their opening game in two of their last 15 top-flight seasons (D5 L8), beating St. Johnstone 2-0 in 2018-19 and Rangers 1-0 in 2023-24.
