St Mirren's hopes of a third consecutive top six finish took a big dent following a frustrating loss away to Dundee. Simon Murray scored twice for the hosts, whilst Saints passed up a number of opportunities to score on a disappointing afternoon for the Buddies. Stephen Robinson's men dominated possession, with 62% of the ball, and had 20 shots, but couldn't find a way past the Dark Blues. 

The manager named the same starting 11 that defeated Kilmarnock 5-1 last weekend, with Jonah Ayunga and Roland Idowu retaining their places leading the line, while Toyosi Olusanya returning to the bench after suspension ruled him out last week. 

Despite coming close with just 20 seconds on the clock when Mark O'Hara forced a save from Trevor Carson, it was the hosts who would hit the front early. Saints failed to clear their lines from Jordan McGhee's cross and that allowed Murray to lash into the net with only a little over a minute played.

Saints settled well in spite of the early setback and could have been level on nine minutes when Declan John's terrific ball in from the left found the head of Killian Phillips. But the Irishman could only send it straight at Carson. The St Mirren response was good and a quick counter presented another big opportunity to equalise on 18 minutes. Caolan Boyd-Munce broke at speed before feeding the ball to O'Hara. The captain searched for the unmarked Idowu who would have had a tap-in, but the ball was blocked and couldn't find the forward.

The Buddies came agonisingly close to drawing level in the final minutes of the first-half when a ball in from the right just missed the head of Idowu who was charging in. Any contact from the forward would have surely seen the ball hit the net. 

The manager made a double change at the start of the second-half with Idowu making way for Olusanya and Ryan Alebiosu having to be replaced by Scott Tanser after picking up a hamstring injury. Saints continued the way they'd ended the first-half following the restart, dominating possession and playing most of the match in Dundee's half. Boyd-Munce had two goes from distance in the space of a minute. The first was deflected into the arms of Carson before he sent a curling strike just over.

Carson made a decent save just after the hour mark to turn away a low free-kick from O'Hara 20 yards from goal as Saints continued to look for a route back into the match. But that challenge was made even tougher when Murray added his and Dundee's second on 64 minutes. Hemming clattered the ball straight at the Dundee forward who slotted into the empty net from distance.

Try as they might, the Buddies just couldn't find the net on a frustrating afternoon. O'Hara headed over from close range with around 20 minutes to go before substitute Mikael Mandron shot into the arms of Carson a minute later. Richard Taylor then saw a header from a Tanser cross crash off the bar on 74 minutes. Olusanya was the latest to come close, but again Carson was equal to the strike with just five minutes remaining as it proved not to be our day.

Full-Time: Dundee 2-0 St Mirren

St Mirren: Hemming, Fraser, Gogic, Taylor, Alebiosu (Tanser 46), Phillips (Kiltie 72), Boyd-Munce, O'Hara (c), John, Idowu (Olusanya 46), Ayunga (Mandron 58)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Kenny, Smyth, Scott, Oseni

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), C.Robertson (Koumetio 78), Larkeche, Mulligan, Sylla, F.Robertson, Tiffoney, Adewumi (Palmer-Houlden 70), Murray (Ingram 90)
Subs Not Used: McCracken, Samuels, Garza, Reilly, Portales, Donnelly

Referee: John Beaton
Assistant Referee: Jonathan Bell
Assistant Referee: Ross Nelson
VAR: Steven McLean

Attendance: 6,580 (1,045 St Mirren supporters)

St Mirren visit Dundee at The Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park in our final away match before the William Hill Premiership split.

Dundee vs St Mirren
William Hill Premiership
Venue: Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Kick-off: 3pm

Dundee Ticket Info

Tickets are available to buy online through Dundee's ticketing platform. 

Ticket Prices

Adults - £26
Over 65/Student - £16
U18 - £12
U12 - £5*

*Must be bought with full paying adult

Ambulant/Wheelchair & carer will be available to purchase directly from the Dundee FC Ticket Office by calling 01382 889 966 or emailing tickets@dundeefc.co.uk. Supporters must be in receipt of PIP/DLA.

Ambulant Disabled and Wheelchair - £16 (carer free)

Follow the Action

If you can't make the match on Saturday, you can follow the action with updates on our X page.

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live on tv.stmirren.com, while UK subscribers can listen to live audio commentary. 

Supporter Info

St Mirren supporters will be located in the Bob Shankly Stand. Entry is via turnstiles 33 to 36 which will open from 2pm.

• There is no cash gate available at Dens, but online tickets can be purchased until kick-off via this link.
• Profile searching will be in place. 
• 12 Wheelchair platform spaces are available for away supporters. Please contact Dundee's ticket office on 10382 889 966 to book your place. Entry for wheelchair users and any other supporters physically unable to use the turnstiles is via Gate One. 
• Disabled parking is on the East Side of Provost Road and West Side of Arklay Street on a first come, first served basis 
• Previous road works near Dens are now clear, however, supporters should be aware that streets around the stadium are closed from 1:30pm and available for residents only. Click here for more parking information. 
• Any inebriated fans will not be allowed to enter the stadium.
• No smoking anywhere inside the stadium.
• No Pyro
• Flags should be within regulations.
• No bags bigger than A4 allowed.
• No surfing banners or telescopic poles allowed.
• Kiosks cash and card facility available.

St Mirren Player of the Year Awards 2024/25 | Exciting New Venue

Join us at the award-winning Ingliston Estate & Country Club on Sunday 18th May 2025 as we celebrate our Men and Women's Teams at the 2024/25 Player of the Year Awards Dinner. 

Kindly sponsored once again by Walker Laird Solicitors & Estate Agents, spend the evening in the company of the St Mirren men's and women's first-team, management and coaching staff. Enjoy the glitz and glamour of our exciting new format and entertainment led by our MC for the evening, fellow Buddie, Bill Leckie. 

Taking place in the spacious indoor Grand Marquee, enjoy a three course meal with beer, wine and fizz available at fantastic prices thanks to our drinks sponsors ABK Beer and Tan&Ns.

Exciting New Venue | Ingliston Estate & Country Club

Ingliston Estate & Country Club is a stunning countryside resort set within a 100 acre private estate; close to Glasgow Airport. 

The Grand Marquee provides a spectacular platform accommodating up to 500 guests with built in dancefloor and DJ set.

Book Now

Tables are available in multiples of 10 at £1,000+VAT or 12 at £1,200+VAT. Individual places are also available at £100+VAT per person, with a minimum of two places on a shared table basis. 

To reserve packages or enquire about Award sponsorship & commemorative brochure advertising opportunities please contact our Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy via email commercial@stmirren.com

Brightest Star were the latest recipients of Help a Buddie tickets as they attended Saturday's 5-1 win over Kilmarnock at The SMiSA Stadium.

The local charity was chosen by members of the 1877 Supporters Club committee who collect donation money at every home match which is set aside for Help a Buddie. 

Brightest Star were given 15 tickets for Saturday's match and set up a table in the 1877 Supporters Club prior to kick-off to tell supporters about the work the charity carries out. 

Arlene Smith, Founder of Brightest Star told stmirren.com: "This is our fourth visit to St Mirren through Help a Buddie, and each time has been fantastic.

A family going through bereavement, particularly of a child, has to incur lots of costs outwith the obvious things such as a funeral. So getting some of our families along to the football without the usual costs is an amazing gesture by the supporters.

Iain McNair is a member of the 1877 Club Committee. He explained: "We have a guess the time of the first goal competition every match. The money make is split between the person who has the winning guess and Help a Buddie tickets.

It’s great to know our money is going towards helping people get to the football who otherwise wouldn’t be able to come."

"Last season we raised enough to buy 35 Help a Buddie tickets, and this season we set out with the goal of buying 40. We have already bought 38, so we are looking good to hit that target!"

Brightest Star 

Brightest Star is a charity that was set up in 2012 by Arlene Smith following the sudden passing of her son, Jack. The charity delivers support to families going through bereavement. 

They support families in a number of ways including through Memory Boxes, Grief Counselling, and offering children Play Therapy.

The charity has also funded a special ambulance called 'Jack’s Ambulance' which is equipped with enough space to accommodate beds for baby twins, or an adult bed, whilst still having space for the family of the patient to travel in the ambulance with them.

St Mirren Supporters Liaison Officer and Chair of the 1877 Club, Karin Pointon said: "Working as a nurse I, unfortunately, see Jack’s Ambulance a lot and Brightest Star have provided families in need vital medical equipment and a place to be together."

You can find out more about Brightest Star by clicking HERE.

The Ticket Recipients

Colin Neil sadly lost his son Logan in 2021, and has been a part of Brightest Star since, with his family using their services. 

"It’s a club no one wants to be a part of, but we gained so many friends through Brightest Star and to have a day out at the football with them means the world to us."

He continued: "My partner’s dad and grandad supported St Mirren, so to bring their second and third generation to a game means a lot to them, and we even had a drive around Paisley and showed my son Lucas where his heritage is.

A massive thank you to St Mirren and their supporters who have given so much to Brightest Star over the years. This is the second time I have been here with Help A Buddie and it is great to have a day out like this without the financial pressure."

Arlene is also grateful to St Mirren supporters for their generosity.

Today gives families a chance to build happy memories, with the knowledge that they’re here because of their brother, sister, or child so it is so special to them."

Help a Buddie

Help a Buddie is an initiative where St Mirren supporters can purchase and donate match tickets to those less fortunate.

Karin Pointon commented: "The vision of the Football Club is to be the best community club in Scotland and within that, and within my role as SLO, it is vitally important that we give back to the community, and Help a Buddie does that."

We have been able to welcome a varied array of community groups and projects from across Paisley and Renfrewshire to the SMiSA Stadium since the project launched in 2022.

To donate a Help A Buddie ticket please click the link HERE.

We are on the road for the final time before the William Hill Premiership split with a trip to Dundee on Saturday.

The Buddies are seven points ahead of Saturday's opponents after 31 matches in the William Hill Premiership.

Stephen Robinson's men kept hopes of a third consecutive top six finish alive with a brilliant 5-1 win over Kilmarnock at The SMiSA Stadium last weekend. Saints are in seventh, a point behind Hearts who occupy the final top six spot. 

Match Details

Dundee v St Mirren
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Kick-off: 3pm 
Venue: Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park

The Opposition

Dundee suffered a late defeat to Rangers at Dens Park last weekend that saw them miss the opportunity to leapfrog Kilmarnock and move out of the relegation play-off spot. Tony Docherty's side led 2-0 and then 3-1, but lost 4-3 after an injury-time goal from Cyriel Dessers. 

The Dark Blues sit in 11th place in the William Hill Premiership, five points clear of bottom side St Johnstone and a point behind 10th place Kilmarnock. 

The points were shared on Saints' last visit to Dens Park with Toyosi Olusanya and Mikael Mandron scoring in a 2-2 draw in August. Dundee picked up all three points in the last meeting between the two with Simon Murray's double seeing the Dark Blues win 2-1 at The SMiSA Stadium in December. 

Mikael Mandron scores against Dundee at Dens Park (Image: Craig Brown)

The Officials

The referee on Saturday is John Beaton and he'll be assisted by Jonathan Bell and Ross Nelson. 

Steven McLean is the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

Saints head to Dundee on Saturday 5th April to take on Dundee in our final away match before the William Hill Premiership split.

The Buddies kept hopes of a third consecutive top six finish alive with a brilliant 5-1 win over Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Tickets for Saturday's match are available online HERE through Dundee's ticketing platform.

Match Details
Dundee v St Mirren
William Hill Premiership
Venue: Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park, Dundee
Date: Saturday 5th April 2025
Kick-off: 3pm

Ticket Prices

Adults - £26
Over 65/Student - £16
U18 - £12
U12 - £5*

*Must be bought with full paying adult

Ambulant/Wheelchair & carer will be available to purchase directly from the Dundee FC Ticket Office by calling 01382 889 966 or emailing tickets@dundeefc.co.uk. Supporters must be in receipt of PIP/DLA.

Ambulant Disabled and Wheelchair - £16 (carer free)

Saints recorded their first home win of 2025 with a five star performance against Kilmarnock.

The goal rush started with barely five minutes on the clock, Caloan Boyd-Munce setting himself up to slot into the bottom corner from the edge of the box. Incredibly, the second was just a few minutes away with Roland Idowu doing the honours from the spot after Jonah Ayunga had been fouled by Lewis Mayo.

Richard Taylor and Jonah Ayunga went close to getting the third but it was Boyd-Munce who had that honour as he rattled in a shot from the edge of the area after Killie only partially cleared a corner. That settled any nerves that may have been appearing, skipper Mark O'Hara pinging in the fourth before Declan John celebrated his new contract with a tremendous strike for fifth. The only blot on the copybook came a few minutes from the end when Bruce Anderson scored from the spot after Richard Taylor fouled Joe Wright, but it made little difference as the Buddies beat the Ayrshire men for the first time in more than four years.

With Mikael Mandron only fit enough for a place on the bench and Toyosi Olusanya suspended, few Saints fans would have expected a front pairing of Idowu and Ayunga – but it was an inspired move as the Buddies made a storming start in the wind and the rain. The pair combined to tee up Boyd-Munce, who had time to switch the ball onto his favoured foot and slot it beyond the reach of Robby McCrorie from the edge of the box.

Caolan Boyd-Munce puts us ahead (Image: Jeff Holmes)

The cheers had barely died down before Ayunga was on the move again, appearing to get the better of  Mayo before going down under the defender's challenge. Ref Nick Walsh pointed to the spot, VAR eventually confirming the decision, and after having to re-spot the ball due to the wind Idowu sent McCrorie the wrong way to put the Buddies into dreamland inside 10 minutes.

Roland Idowu netted from the penalty spot (Image: Allan Picken)

After that incredible start, the game unsurprisingly settled down, Killie desperately hunting for a way back into the game. They should have halved the deficit midway through the half when Liam Donnelly delivered a fine cross for the unmarked Liam Polworth but he somehow headed over. Declan John's dangerous corner could have provided Saints with a third but no one was able to touch it home before Killian Phillips threatened with a deflected shot that McCrorie did well to hold. There was also another penalty shout when Ryan Alebiosu seemed to be bundled over, however this time the officials were unmoved.

An even better chance for the third arrived early in the second half. After Killie initially dealt with a Saints corner, the ball was worked back to Boyd-Munce who delivered a fantastic ball to Taylor at the back post, but his effort was brilliantly turned onto the bar by McCrorie with the defender unable to force home the rebound. Ayunga then pounced on a slack Killie pass and burst forward, has shot being deflected into the air before being palmed away by McCrorie. He was merely delaying the inevitable, John's corner being knocked as far as Boyd-Munce at the edge of the box and he fired through a ruck of legs for his second and Saints third – although there was a slight panic while VAR investigated a possible offside.

Saints were by no means finished. Alebiosu did brilliantly to get the better of his man at the byline and then pull the ball back for Mark O'Hara who, like Boyd-Munce earlier, had all the time needed to get the ball onto his stronger foot before placing it into the bottom corner for his first goal since October.

Mark O'Hara scores Saints' fourth (Image: Jeff Holmes)

Five minutes later, John took a wonderful first touch to control a fine pass before thundering it past McCrorie as Saints hit five in a home top flight match for the first time since September 2012.

Declan John celebrates (Image: Allan Picken)

Unfortunately, they were unable to cap a fine display with a clean sheet as Taylor gave away a penalty for a foul on Joe Wright late on, Bruce Anderson thumping it down the middle to give those away fans who hadn't already headed home something to cheer.

Full-Time: St Mirren 5-1 Kilmarnock

St Mirren: Hemming, Fraser (Kenny 80), Gogic, Taylor, Alebiosu, Phillips (Kiltie 73), Boyd-Munce (Smyth 73), O'Hara (c), John (Tanser 80), Idowu (Oseni 73), Ayunga
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Adeniran, Scott, Mandron

Kilmarnock: McCrorie, Lyons (Watson 46), Mayo, Wright, Ndaba (Deas 63), Murray, Polworth (Wales 63), Donnelly, Kennedy (McKenzie 73), Anderson, Watkins (Findlay 73)
Subs Not Used: O'Hara, Armstrong, Cameron, Ramsay

Referee: Nick Walsh
Assistant Referee: Daniel McFarlane
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Fourth Official: Stewart Luke
VAR: Steven McLean

Attendance: 7,542

St Mirren are back at The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday for the first time in four weeks as we host Kilmarnock in our penultimate home match before the split.

Stephen Robinson's men sit three points ahead of the Ayrshire side heading into Saturday.

St Mirren vs Kilmarnock
William Hill Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
Kick-off: 3pm

The match day officials for Saturday match are as follows:

Referee: Nick Walsh
Assistant Referee: Daniel McFarlane
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Fourth Official: Stewart Luke
VAR: Steven McLean

Match Details

The game kicks-off at 3pm and season tickets are valid for the match. Full instructions on how to download and use the Future Ticketing digital app can be found HERE.

Tickets are limited for this match with less than 400 tickets remaining as of Friday afternoon. 

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on matchday from 11am until just after kick-off (3pm). The match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale UNTIL KICK-OFF (subject to availability).

Away tickets were on sale to opposition fans directly through Kilmarnock. These have now sold out. There will be no sale of tickets for away supporters at The SMiSA Stadium.

Turnstiles will open to supporters on matchday from 2pm. Supporters should arrive early to avoid delays. Supporters should be respectful of each other and remain within their allocated seats. Please do not stand in non-seated areas.

There will be a collection outside the Stadium for Alzheimer’s Scotland.

Supporters should also note that there is no access between the West and North Stands.

Ticket Information

Matchday Entertainment 

Our matchday entertainment returns on Saturday. Join us for lots of fun  from 1pm outside The Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand. 

• Bungee run challenge
• 18ft tall multi-coloured slide
• Large Disco themed castle without roof
• Beat the Goalie
• Football Darts
• Face painter 2-3pm (2-2:45pm outdoor)

Live Streaming

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live as part of their subscription. UK subscribers can listen to live audio commentary.

There is no PPV available for this match. 

Car Parking

The club would like to remind supporters of parking restrictions in and around The SMiSA Stadium on matchdays. Please click here for the full update.

A limited amount of matchday parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for £5. Seasonal car park pass holders must bring this season's pass to gain entry into the car park. 

Red Zone - South

For Hospitality Patrons and Home Disabled Supporters Seasonal Passes Only. 

To enter/exit Greenhill Road. Hospitality ticket to be shown for entry. 

Black Zone - Southwest

For The Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand and Main Stand Patrons.

Seasonal Car Park Passes Only.

To enter/exit via Drums Avenue. 

White Zone - West

For West Stand Patrons Seasonal Passes and Pay on the Day. Home disabled supporters in bays behind West Stand.

To enter/exit via Ferguslie Park Avenue.

Yellow Zone - North West

Away disabled supporters in bays behind the 4G pitch.

To enter/exit via Ferguslie Park Avenue.

Post Match

Drivers should not encroach onto pedestrian areas while fans are exiting the stadium.

Visitor Information

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce that Declan John has agreed a two-year contract that sees him stay with Saints until summer 2027.

The Welsh full-back joined the club in November on an initial short-term deal before extending until summer 2025 in December.

The 29-year-old made his debut in November and has since made 12 appearances for Stephen Robinson's men, starting our last six matches in all competitions as well as scoring his first Saints goal at home to Celtic.

Speaking to stmirren.com, Declan said: "I'm delighted.

"My contract was up at the end of the season so it's nice to have it signed and I can look forward to the next two years at the club. 

I've really enjoyed it and that's one of the main reasons for wanting to continue my team here. The boys have been brilliant, it's a really good changing room. We've been playing well and we've got to take that into the next three games now.

"It took me two or three games to get up to speed as I hadn't played much football before that. But I feel like I've got my fitness up now and I'll try to keep that going as best as I can."

Declan John scored his first Saints goal at home to Celtic at the beginning of March (Image: Allan Picken)

Manager Stephen Robinson added: "We're very pleased to get it over the line.

Declan was short of fitness when he joined, but he played at high levels and we're starting to see that quality come through. 

"We're delighted to have Declan signed and hopefully it's one of a few in the coming weeks."

St Mirren close out the month of March at home to Kilmarnock in the William Hill Premiership.

It's been a stop-start month for Saints with two breaks due to the Scottish Cup quarter-finals coming after our defeat to Celtic before the international break following our draw away to Motherwell. 

Goals from Caolan Boyd-Munce and Killian Phillips saw Stephen Robinson's men draw 2-2 draw against the Steelmen at Fir Park.

The Buddies sit in eighth place in the William Hill Premiership, four points behind Hearts in sixth with three matches remaining before the split. 

Match Details

St Mirren v Kilmarnock
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Saturday 29th March 2025
Kick-off: 3pm 
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

The Opposition

Kilmarnock sit three points behind Saints in the William Hill Premiership with Derek McInnes' side sitting in 10th place.

Fraser Murray scored an injury-time equaliser for Killie prior to the international break to take a point in a 1-1 draw with Hibernian at Rugby Park. That put a halt to a run of defeats after the Ayrshire side had lost to Ross County, Rangers and Aberdeen in their previous three matche. 

The two sides couldn't be separated in the meeting between the two at The SMiSA Stadium this season. Goals from Toyosi Olusanya and Mark O'Hara twice had us ahead, but an own goal from Jonah Ayunga saw Kilmarnock take a share of the points in a 2-2 draw. A double from Bruce Anderson gave Killie victory in the last meeting as they won 2-0 at Rugby Park in January. 

Mark O'Hara scored the last time we faced Kilmarnock at The SMiSA Stadium 

The Officials

Nick Walsh is the referee on Saturday and he'll be assisted by Daniel McFarlane and Calum Spence. 

Steven McLean is the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).