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

As St. Johnstone prepare to host Ayr United on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.

St. Johnstone, currently 1st in the standings with 50 points from 25 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 26 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Ayr United, sitting 4th with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between St. Johnstone and Ayr United have favored St. Johnstone, ending in a 3-3 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Raith Rovers, St. Johnstone recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Steward, Forrester, Boyes, Diabate, Smith, McAlear, Holt, Fotheringham, Stanton, Gullan, Fowler. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Ayr United's last outing came against Ross County, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Thompson, McMann, Holt, King, Dick, Summers, Dempsey, Bannigan, Finney, Oakley, McKenzie. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

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 2.1 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 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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