Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone: result 2-4 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 18Kick-off on December 12, 2025 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Somerset Park, Ayr
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What was the result of Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone?
ST Johnstone won 2-4 on December 12, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 8′M. McKenzieAyr Utd
- 14′J. MurphyAyr Utd
- 47′M. FouldsST Johnstone
- 77′J. McPakeST Johnstone
- 88′J. McPakeST Johnstone
- 90′K. FotheringhamST Johnstone
Official lineup for Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Ayr Utd
- 21E. Walker
- 22M. McKenzie
- 8B. Dempsey
- 15J. Murphy
- 23M. Rus
- 2N. McAllister
- 5K. Holt
- 20L. King
- 32D. Watret
- 33S. McMann
- 38L. Russell
ST Johnstone
- 9Adama Sidibeh
- 10J. Gullan
- 7J. Holt
- 22S. Mallan
- 24J. McPake
- 42R. McAlear
- 3C. Diabate
- 4M. Boyes
- 33L. Smith
- 35A. Forrester
- 1T. Steward
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ayr Utd have 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats; ST Johnstone have 7, 5 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Peterhead(home) | 2-1 | Challenge Cup |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Partick(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Turriff United(home) | 3-0 | FA Cup |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Airdrie United(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Arbroath(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Raith Rovers(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Cove Rangers(home) | 1-2 | FA Cup |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Partick(away) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Queen's Park(home) | 4-3 | Championship |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Dunfermline(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Ayr Utd win, 1 draw, 2 ST Johnstone wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | ST Johnstone 0-0 Ayr Utd | Championship |
| Jul 25, 2023 | ST Johnstone 1-2 Ayr Utd | League Cup |
| Jul 23, 2022 | ST Johnstone 1-0 Ayr Utd | League Cup |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Ayr Utd 1-2 ST Johnstone | FA Cup |
Last archived meeting: ST Johnstone vs Ayr Utd on Oct 4, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Ayr Utd score 1.4 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; ST Johnstone score 1.7 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Utd | 1.4 | 0.8 | 7 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
| ST Johnstone | 1.7 | 1.1 | 6 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ayr Utd | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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