St Johnstone vs Partick Thistle: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As St. Johnstone prepare to host Partick Thistle on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Murdoch , this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

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.

Partick Thistle, sitting 2nd with 44 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 12 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 defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between St. Johnstone and Partick Thistle have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

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.

Partick Thistle's last outing came against St. Johnstone, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 5-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Clarke, Reading, O'Reilly, Ashcroft, McBeth, McPherson, Stanway, Smyth, Crawford, Samuel , Watt. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, St. Johnstone are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Partick Thistle are likely to counter with a 5-3-2 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty 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. Partick Thistle's games average 3.6 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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