St Johnstone vs Ayr: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As St. Johnstone prepare to host Ayr United on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Challenge Cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

St. Johnstone, currently 96th in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Ayr United, sitting 44th with 0 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between St. Johnstone and Ayr United have favored St. Johnstone, with Ayr United claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Ross County, St. Johnstone recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Ayr United's last outing came against Stranraer, where they secured a 4-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, St. Johnstone are expected to maintain their unknown structure, St. Johnstone and Ayr United are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: St. Johnstone's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. Ayr United's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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