Matchday Info: St Mirren v Celtic (25th August)


St Mirren are back in William Hill Premiership action on Sunday with Saints hosting Celtic at The SMiSA Stadium on matchday three. 

St Mirren vs Celtic
William Hill Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Sunday 25th August 2024
Kick-off: 12pm

The match day officials for Sunday's match against Celtic are as follows:

Referee: Chris Graham
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Assistant Referee: Colin Drummond
Fourth Official: Gavin Duncan
VAR: Steven McLean
Assistant VAR: Alan Mulvanny


Match Details

The game kicks-off at 12pm 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. Turnstiles will open to supporters from 11am. Supporters are strongly encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays. 

Season ticket holders that ordered physical cards before 25th June should have received these in the post over the last week or so. If you ordered a season ticket card after 25th June, you must contact the St Mirren Ticket Office for an e-ticket to be sent or you can visit and ask for a printed paper copy. If you have ordered a card please do not transfer tickets in the App as it will change the QR code and render your cards invalid.

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on Sunday from 10am until just after kick-off. 

The match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale UNTIL KICK-OFF (subject to availability). Further ticket information is available below. 

Celtic have sold out their allocation of tickets. There will be no away tickets on sale at The SMiSA Stadium and away supporters will not be able to buy tickets from the St Mirren Ticket Office. 

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


Ticket Information

Adults - £35
Concession* - £25
Junior** - £20
U12*** - £14

*65+, full-time student and unemployed. 
**12-17
***Must be accompanied by an adult. 

This match is included in the season ticket. As is standard for matches against Celtic and Rangers, additional tickets are only available to season ticket holders from this season and last season online using the email address they used when buying their season ticket.

Non-season ticket holders that have purchased tickets for (and subsequently attended) at least two home league matches at The SMiSA Stadium (not including versus Celtic) last season can only purchase directly at the St Mirren Ticket Office or by calling the Ticket Office on 0141-840-6130. 

St Mirren Football Club reserve the right to cancel any tickets it feels have been purchased for or by away supporters with no refund. 

Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com


Live Streaming

Sunday's match is live on Sky Sports. 

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can still watch the match live as part of their subscription.


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.

Please note that seasonal car park passes have now sold out but a limited amount of matchday parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for £5. 

Red Zone - South

For hospitality and home disabled supporters (subject to availability). 

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. 

To enter/exit via Drums Avenue.  


White Zone - West 

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

To enter/exit via Ferguslie Park Avenue.


Visitor Information

  • Electronic Ticketing System

    At the SMiSA Stadium we have an electronic ticketing system in place at the turnstiles.

    The process of using the system is fairly straight-forward and easy to use:

    • On entering the turnstile you will see the ticket reader.
    • Place your match ticket (with the barcode or QR code facing upwards) or smartcard – into the aperture
    • Once the ticket/smartcard is accepted into the system the green light will illuminate and an audio alert will sound after which you should hear the turnstile being unlocked
    • Push the turnstile gate and enter the stadium as you normally would.

    The whole process will only take a few seconds.

    Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.

  • Street Parking on Matchday

    The Club has been made aware of problems occasioned by inconsiderate parking in the area of Tannahill Road.

    Seemingly supporters are parking despite the presence of double yellow lines and as a consequence local bus routes are also being blocked because streets in this area are narrow and fans are parking on both sides. People, many of whom are elderly, are having to walk from Greenhill Road to their homes because buses can’t get access.

    Residents who have cars parked in driveways are experiencing similar difficulties getting their vehicles in and out. On being approached by local residents some supporters have been somewhat aggressive which could lead to confrontation.

    St Mirren Football Club strives to be a good neighbour and we would ask that ALL supporters attending the stadium not only park in accordance with local parking restrictions but also give consideration to the needs of local residents by parking sensibly so as not to occasion an unnecessary obstruction.

  • Picking Up & Dropping Off by Car on Match Day

    We are also aware of problems with patrons parking at the front of the Main Stand to pick up disabled supporters at the end of the game. This area is a 'no parking' zone on match days (with cones on the road) and has to be kept clear for emergency access. It is an inappropriate location for disabled spectator uplifts, as not only does it cause an obstruction on the road, it also causes a danger to pedestrians leaving the stadium.

    Please note that the designated pick-up/drop off points are either in Drums Avenue or the two lay-byes on Ferguslie Park Avenue.

  • Finding the SMiSA Stadium

  • Getting to the SMiSA Stadium

    BY ROAD

    Follow signs for Paisley & Glasgow Airport. Exit the M8 at Junction 29 (St James’ Interchange) which is just after Glasgow Airport turn off if travelling east to west. Be careful not to exit on to the A737 which is signposted for Irvine. It is best to stay in the middle lane when passing the Airport as this leads naturally to the St James’ Interchange exit.

    At the interchange take the first left onto a dual carriageway with some football parks on the left hand side. Follow this road and after a sharp right hand bend you should now be in Greenock Road. Then take your first right on to Clark Street and drive to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the stadium on the opposite side of the road.

    BY RAIL

    Get train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Paisley St James – exit from the station is straight onto Greenhill Road where the stadium is facing you. To plan your journey by rail with Scotrail please click HERE.

    BY BUS

    Most buses will stop at Paisley Cross or Mill Street, from both you will see the Paisley Town Hall. From the Town Hall cross the High Street towards the Piazza Shopping Centre, when acoss walk towards the town centre until you come to Gilmour Street. Turn right on to Gilmour Street and walk towards the railway station which is about 150 yards away. From there you can get train to Paisley St James or if you prefer to walk the following routes are advised by the police:

    Home fans: cross road to the left on to St James Street – follow through up Underwood Road then turn right at Greenhill Road where stadium is 200 yards further along the road. Access to the Main Stand is from Greenhill Road and the South and West Stands will be accessed from Drums Avenue.

    Away fans: cross road to Love Street continue up the street till you come to Albion Street where you will turn left. Follow Albion Street until you come to the junction with Greenock Road where you will turn right. Cross the road then walk about 200 yards before taking your first left on to Clark Street. Walk straight up Clark Street to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the the stadium on the opposite side of the road. Access to the North Stand will be from Ferguslie Park Avenue.

Fixture Amendment: St Mirren v Heart of Midlothian


Our William Hill Premiership home match against Heart of Midlothian, originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 4th December, will now take place on Saturday 21st September. 

The fixture has been moved forward following agreement from both clubs. 

The full rescheduled match details are:

Saturday 21st September 2024
St Mirren v Heart of Midlothian
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Season Ticket Sales to end Sunday 25th August | Last chance to get yours


It's the last chance to guarantee your seat for the season with 2024/25 Season Ticket sales closing on Sunday 25th August. Over 4,000 supporters have purchased their season ticket for the 2024/25 campaign - a new record at The SMiSA Stadium.

Anyone that ordered a season ticket card after 25th June should note that the order for the second batch of physical cards will be placed following the close of season ticket sales on Sunday. This will be the final order for physical cards and we anticipate the cards to be posted in September.

For any supporters that are looking to order physical cards you can do so by visiting the St Mirren Ticket Office before Sunday. Physical cards are available at a cost of £4.

If you ordered a season ticket card after 25th June, you must contact the St Mirren Ticket Office for an e-ticket to be sent or you can visit and ask for a printed paper copy.

If you have ordered a card please do not transfer tickets in the App as it will change the QR code and render your cards invalid.

Match Preview: St Mirren v Celtic (25th Aug)


Saints are back in William Hill Premiership action this weekend as we host Celtic at The SMiSA Stadium on Sunday.

Stephen Robinson's men go into Sunday's match after matches away to Dundee United in the Premier Sports Cup and SK Brann in the UEFA Conference League last week. 

The Buddies have won one and lost won of their opening two league matches. Saints won 3-0 against Hibernian at The SMiSA Stadium on the opening day with a Roland Idowu strike as well a brace from Oisin Smyth seeing us pick up three points. Aberdeen defeated Saints 3-1 at Pittodrie the following weekend on matchday two. 

Match Details

St Mirren v Celtic
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Sunday 25th August 2024
Kick-off: 12pm 
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium 
Live on Sky Sports

The Opposition

Saints were edged out at Celtic Park when the sides met on the final day of last season. A brace from Mark O'Hara twice had us ahead, but a late Luis Palma goal saw the Hoops win 3-2 in Glasgow.

Celtic's defence of the Premiership title has seen Brendan Rodgers' side defeat Kilmarnock 4-0 at Celtic Park on the opening day before a 2-0 win away to Hibernian.

The Hoops also booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup last weekend at the expense of the Hibees, winning 3-1 at Celtic Park. 

Our last victory over Celtic came just less than two years ago. Goals either side of half-time from Mark O'Hara and Jonah Ayunga saw Saints win 2-0 at The SMiSA Stadium and consign Celtic to their first league defeat in 38 matches. 

From the Manager | "We know how we have to play to get a result"

Speaking to the media ahead of Sunday's match, manager Stephen Robinson said: "Celtic have proved over time that they are a really tough opposition with real quality.

"They've started the season, as always, really well and they have a fantastic manager in Brendan Rodgers.

We know what the task is. We know how we have to play to get a result.

"We've got results, played very well and taken Celtic all the way on lots of different occasions and little bits of indecision, tiredness or sheer quality in the end have undone us.

"We want to make a really good game of it. We believe at home we are a match for anybody and we go into it with confidence."

The Officials

The referee on Sunday is Chris Graham. He'll be assisted by Calum Spence and Colin Drummond. 

Gavin Duncan is fourth official and Steven McLean is the VAR.

Lewis Jamieson joins Raith Rovers on season long loan


St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Lewis Jamieson has joined Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the season, with the club retaining an option to recall in January.

The St Mirren Youth Academy graduate heads to the William Hill Championship side to gain vital playing time to aid his development.

The forward has made 36 appearances for the Saints first-team and now joins up with the Kirkcaldy side on a temporary transfer. 

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "We’re very much trying to develop our young players. There are two ways to do that: either by playing in the first team or by getting them really good loan deals. I believe Raith is a very good loan for him.

Lewis needs to play football at his age and he's going out with the view of coming back as a first-team player.

"The system we are playing this season doesn't really suit him so it's important we continue his development and get him games at a really good level."

Lewis' loan follows fellow academy graduate Kieran Offord, who joined Crusaders FC on a season-long loan in June. Offord has scored two goals in the NIFL Premiership side's opening two league matches, leading them to 1-0 wins over Glentoran and Ballymena.

Everyone at the club wishes Lewis all the very best during his time out on loan. 

St Mirren announce signing of Killian Phillips


St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Killian Phillips on loan until the end of the season subject to clearance.

The 22-year-old joins on a season-long loan from English Premier League side Crystal Palace with an obligation to buy next summer. The deal will see Killian contracted to the club until summer 2026 with the club holding an option to extend for a further year. 

Born in the United States, Killian has been capped six times by Republic of Ireland at U21 level and began his professional career with Irish side Drogheda United. The midfielder then made the move to Crystal Palace in January 2022 after a successful trial.

During his time at the Eagles, Killian would have loan spells with Shrewsbury Town and Wycombe Wanderers as well as experience in the SPFL with Aberdeen.

Speaking to stmirren.com, Killian: "I'm buzzing.

"I spoke to the gaffer and he sold the club to me. He told me about all the players that have come through St Mirren and how he likes to develop players. 

I played here last season and the ground was rocking. I know how passionate the fans are up here and how good the standard is so it was something I wanted to play in again. 

"I'm a box-to-box midfielder and I'll always give 100%. It's been a long summer, but I'm delighted this deal is done and can't wait to get going."

Manager Stephen Robinson was pleased to add Killian to the ranks and admitted it’s someone he’s had his eye on for a period of time.

"Killian is somebody we have looked at for a while," the manager said.  

He needs a home and somewhere to settle. He’s still a young boy finding his way in his career and we have to give him that home.

"He’ll improve with the coaching, but he has the physical attributes. He’s a big boy, he can run, and he’ll hopefully help provide goals in the team as well. With a couple of bumps and knocks in the midfield it’s important we strengthen our numbers in there."

Away Ticket Info: Dundee v St Mirren (31st Aug)


Tickets for our away match against Dundee are now on sale online. 

St Mirren head to Dundee to face Tony Docherty's side on Saturday 31st August and tickets are available online HERE through Dundee ticketing platform.

Match Details
Dundee v St Mirren
William Hill Premiership
Venue: Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park, Dundee
Date: Saturday 31st August 2024
Kick-off: 3pm

Ticket Prices

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

*Must be bought with full paying adult

Disabled and wheelchair tickets are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office. We have six wheelchair and 14 ambulant disabled tickets available. 

Disabled and Wheelchair - £16 (carer free)

Saints exit Premier Sports Cup after narrow loss in Dundee


St Mirren exited the Premier Sports Cup after a narrow defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice.

A first-half header from Ross Graham was enough to see the Terrors progress to the quarter-finals at the expense of Saints.

Dennis Adeniran and Caolan Boyd-Munce missed out with injuries picked up on Thursday night, while captain Mark O'Hara was still unavailable. St Mirren Youth Academy graduate Fraser Taylor made his first start for Saints, while Thursday's goalscorer Alex Iacovitti also came in. Scott Tanser, Oisin Smyth and Mikael Mandron made up the five changes with Richard Taylor, Jaden Brown and Jonah Ayunga dropping to the bench. 

Saints made a bright start with Iacovitti forcing a good save from United goalkeeper David Walton. The defender was first on to a flick from Toyosi Olusanya and he powered an effort into the ground that Walton did well to push wide. 

United had their first opportunity on 10 minutes with Craig Sibbald coming close with a strike from distance. Ellery Balcombe couldn't gather a cross which fell to the feet of a United player whose shot was well blocked by Tanser. But the ball came back to Sibbald who cracked a shot off the bar from 25 yards. 

Mandron came close three minutes later when he met a terrific cross from Taylor. The striker craned his neck to get to it and Walton was at full-stretch to tip over the bar. 

The hosts took the lead with a little over 10 minutes of the first-half remaining when Ross Graham headed home from a Will Ferry corner. Ferry stuck the ball to the near post and defender Graham got himself ahead of Balcombe to nod into the net. Balcombe had to pull off a big save on 40 minutes to deny Luca Stephenson the chance to double United's advantage. 

Saints won a free-kick in a good area around 20 yards from the United goal quickly after the half-time interval. Olusanya was brought down by Graham who was subsequently shown a yellow card. Smyth took the free-kick but sent it well over. Ferry joined Graham in the book three minutes later when he took out Olusanya as the forward looked to race forward. Olusanya himself was booked a few minutes later for what referee John Beaton deemed to be simulation in the box. Mandron was quickly on to the loose ball but saw his shot blocked. 

Stephen Robinson was forced into a change when Fraser Taylor went down and was replaced by Richard Taylor. That saw Gogic move into midfield. Three minutes later, on the hour mark, the manager made a triple change as he introduced Brown, James Scott and Ayunga in place of Tanser, Idowu and Mandron. 

United could have killed the game off on 73 minutes when substitute Louis Moult ran on to a pass from Trapanovski. He twisted and turned before getting his shot away but smacked his strike off the bar. Taylor did brilliantly to block on the follow up to deny David Babunski the chance to roll into the net. 

Brown came agonisingly close to grabbing an equaliser in injury time with his effort deflected just by the post. 

Fraser Taylor and Alex Gogic applaud support

Full-Time: Dundee United 1-0 St Mirren

St Mirren: Balcombe, Fraser (c) (Sutherland 82), Gogic, Iacovitti, Rooney, Idowu (Scott 60), Smyth, F.Taylor (R.Taylor 57), Tanser (Brown 61), Olusanya, Mandron (Ayunga 61)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Bwomono, Kenny, Mooney

Dundee United: Walton, Adegboyega, Gallagher, Graham, Ferry, Stephenson, Holt, Sibbald, Trapanovski (Middleton 86), Babunski (c) (Docherty 78), van der Sande (Moult 68)
Subs Not Used: Richards, Odada, Fotheringham, Thomson, Cleall-Harding, Ubochioma

Attendance: 4,285 (568 St Mirren supporters)


Manager Reaction

Stephen Robinson gave his reaction to our defeat to Dundee United in the Premier Sports Cup.

Ticket Info: St Mirren v Celtic (25th Aug)


Tickets for our William Hill Premiership match at home to Celtic are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Saints host Celtic at The SMiSA Stadium on Sunday 25th August on matchday three of the William Hill Premiership season.

Fixture Details

St Mirren v Celtic
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Sunday 25th August 2024
Kick-off: 12pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Live on Sky Sports

This match is included in the season ticket. As is standard for matches against Celtic and Rangers, additional tickets are only available to season ticket holders from this season and last season online using the email address they used when buying their season ticket.

Non-season ticket holders that have purchased tickets for (and subsequently attended) at least two home league matches at The SMiSA Stadium (not including versus Celtic) last season can only purchase directly at the St Mirren Ticket Office or by calling the Ticket Office on 0141-840-6130. 

St Mirren Football Club reserve the right to cancel any tickets it feels have been purchased for or by away supporters with no refund. Away end tickets will be sold directly by Celtic.

Ticket Prices

Adults - £35
Concession* - £25
Junior** - £20
U12*** - £14

*65+, full-time student and unemployed. 
**12-17
***Must be accompanied by an adult. 

Match Preview: Dundee United v St Mirren (18th Aug)


St Mirren are in Premier Sports Cup action on Sunday with Saints heading to Tannadice to face Dundee United.

The Buddies face Jim Goodwin's side on Sunday afternoon with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs. 

Tickets are available online, with the match also streamed live on Premier Sports Streaming Platform.

Match Details

Dundee United v St Mirren
Competition: Premier Sports Cup
Date: Sunday 18th August 2024
Kick-off: 2pm
Venue: Tannadice Park

The Opposition 

This will be Saints' first meeting with United since a 1-1 draw at Tannadice in March 2023. Mark O'Hara's second-half penalty earned the Buddies a point in the William Hill Premiership.

Dundee United reached the round of 16 as one of the best group stages runners up. The Arabs finished second in Group B behind Championship side Falkirk. Jim Goodwin's side lost 2-0 to the Bairns in their opening match, but bounced back with wins over Stenhousemuir (3-0), Ayr United (2-1) and Buckie Thistle (5-2). 

United's return to the William Hill Premiership has saw them draw their opening two league fixtures. An opening day Dundee derby finished 2-2 at Tannadice, while they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Ross County last Saturday.

Mark O'Hara celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot the last time we faced Dundee United (Image: Andy Barr)

Tickets

Tickets for Sunday's match are available to purchase online.

Tickets are priced at £20 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for under-12s. To buy yours please click HERE.

Wheelchair Users requiring tickets should contact the Dundee United Ticket Office directly via emaill tickets@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk or by calling 01382 833 166 option 1.

How to watch

Sunday's match will be streamed online via Premier Sports Streaming Service on Sunday at 2pm.

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch live as part of their subscription. 

From the Manager // "We have to go with positivity" 

"We'll put out the fittest team available after a few knocks and injuries picked up during the game so we'll need to see how they react in training or once they've been assessed by the physio. 

"It's a good game to come back to. It's a good chance to get the quarter-finals and get closer to Hampden. 

"I watched their [Dundee United's] game against Dundee and Jim [Goodwin] has got them playing well. It'll be a hard game and we'll have to go there with a real positivity."

Referees

John Beaton is the referee on Sunday. Graeme Stewart and Paul McAvinue are his assistants, while Peter Stuart is the Fourth Official. 

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