St Johnstone match preview
This Monday, we will be hosting St Johnstone at the Home of the Seat Arena in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup. Both teams enter this crucial match, both earning draws following last week’s league action.
We come off the back of a 1-1- draw against Raith Rovers, while St Johnstone faced Dundee away from home and earned a 1-1 draw there too. Now, with a place in the semi-finals at stake, we are determined to make the most of home advantage and put in a commanding performance.
We are looking to build on our recent form and keep our 11-match unbeaten run going. Backed by our home crowd, we aim to continue that momentum and take another step toward Scottish Cup glory. We have scored 6 goals in our last five matches and kept 2 clean sheets in that time.
Premiership side St Johnstone come into this match with mixed form, having won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five games. They have managed to score 5 goals in that period. They currently sit rock bottom of the Premiership but have recently managed to close the gap on 11th place to 3 points. They will be highly motivated to fight for a semi-final spot, making them a tough opponent.
One of our standout players this season has been Robbie Muirhead, who was recently named our Player of the Month for February. His creativity and goal-scoring ability have been key, and he will be looking to make a big impact in this quarter-final clash.
Another key player to watch is Jamie Brandon, who delivered a fantastic performance in our last match, earning the Man of the Match award. His energy and defensive contributions will be crucial in keeping St Johnstone’s attack at bay. Unfortunately, Stevie May will be unavailable as he is unable to play for his parent club.
In our last five meetings with St Johnstone, the record has been closely contested, with both teams picking up a win and three games ending in draws. However, our most recent encounter saw us secure a well-earned 2-1 victory, a result we will be eager to replicate as we push for a place in the semi-finals.
Robyn Harraughty
