ST Johnstone vs Ayr Utd: result 3-3 and analysis
Challenge CupQuarter-finalsKick-off on February 17, 2026 at 07:45 PM (UTC)McDiarmid Park, Perth
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What was the result of ST Johnstone vs Ayr Utd?
ST Johnstone and Ayr Utd drew 3-3 on February 17, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 15′G. OakleyAyr Utd
- 29′G. OakleyAyr Utd
- 30′J. McPakeST Johnstone (pen.)
- 47′K. HoltAyr Utd
- 89′L. SmithST Johnstone
- 90′J. GullanST Johnstone
Official lineup for ST Johnstone vs Ayr Utd
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
ST Johnstone
- 19T. Steven
- 27A. Agyeman
- 7J. Holt
- 11S. Stanton
- 18R. Paton
- 24J. McPake
- 3C. Diabate
- 4M. Boyes
- 14M. Foulds
- 15J. Baird
- 1T. Steward
Ayr Utd
- 7A. Dowds
- 9G. Oakley
- 22M. McKenzie
- 6S. Bannigan
- 8B. Dempsey
- 3L. Dick
- 5K. Holt
- 20L. King
- 33S. McMann
- 55G. Finney
- 31Max Thompson
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, ST Johnstone have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Ayr Utd have 6, 5 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Airdrie United(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Partick(home) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Dunfermline(home) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Ross County(home) | 2-0 | Challenge Cup |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Arbroath(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Raith Rovers(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Partick(away) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Dundee Utd(away) | 0-2 | FA Cup |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Stranraer(home) | 4-1 | Challenge Cup |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Airdrie United(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 3 ST Johnstone wins, 1 draw, 1 Ayr Utd win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Ayr Utd 2-4 ST Johnstone | Championship |
| 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: Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone on Dec 12, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
ST Johnstone score 1.8 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Ayr Utd score 1.6 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST Johnstone | 1.8 | 0.9 | 8 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Ayr Utd | 1.6 | 1.3 | 3 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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