ST MIRREN FC THANKS MARK MACMILLAN AND WELCOMES DOUGIE FALCONER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

St Mirren Football Club have announced that Mark Macmillan has after five years of dedicated service decided to step down from the Board. As part of the transition, Dougie Falconer will join the club’s Board of Directors. 

St Mirren Chairman John Needham said: 

I would like to thank Mark, on behalf of the Board, for the significant contribution he has made and for all he has done during his time with St Mirren Football Club. We all look forward to welcoming and working with Dougie Falconer as he takes his position on the St Mirren Board."

Mark Macmillan added: "It’s been an absolute privilege to serve on the Board of St Mirren Football Club over the past five years. It has been hugely rewarding to play my part in what has been an era of unprecedented success both on and off the pitch. I wish the Board, the club, and the fans every success in the future. I have no doubt the club will go on to achieve even bigger and better things in the years ahead."

Dougie Falconer joins the Board and brings with him a wealth of leadership experience from a career in public service and the third sector. Most recently serving as the Head of Business Continuity and Risk Management at The Kibble Group. Dougie is a former high-ranking Operations Superintendent with Police Scotland, where he played a pivotal role in some of the most high-profile and complex policing operations across Scotland.

His track record includes leading major organisational change, improving internal processes and efficiency, and delivering on public safety at major sporting events – including at St Mirren FC itself, where he previously assessed incident management and resilience protocols as part of a wider strategic review.  

Speaking about his appointment, Dougie said: "I was brought up in Paisley and know all about St Mirren’s proud history and traditions. It is an honour to join the Board of St Mirren Football Club. I look forward to contributing to the club’s continued success and working with my fellow directors to support its ambitions."

Now that the league campaign is underway I want to provide an update on behalf of the Board as we look forward to another exciting season.

2024/25 saw us achieve our highest points tally in the Premiership and a third successive Top Six finish. Whilst we just missed out on qualification for Europe, we should still feel rightly proud of this achievement. That success was only made possible by another massive team effort by everyone involved so I want to thank every fan, player, member of staff, sponsor, volunteer and Director for their contribution once again. When we all pull together in that way it's amazing what we can achieve. Thank you.

It was good to see the team negotiate the league stage of the League Cup and we have been rewarded with a fantastic home tie against Hearts. It's vital that we have the support of as many home fans as possible at the game to back the team. We have tried to keep ticket prices as low as is practical to encourage as many of you as possible to get along to support the players. Last year saw a continued increase in attendances at stadium and that support is greatly appreciated by the players, the staff and the Board. Lets keep the trend going.

Season Ticket sales are going well with over 4,000 sold already. The guaranteed income provided is really important to us in terms of our budget planning. Again I thank everyone who has bought a Season Ticket and if you haven't, it’s not too late. Thanks also to those who have bought Help a Buddie tickets in the past - in particular the guys from the Misery Hunters podcast and the Club 1877 members. Please consider buying a ticket. These tickets help those less fortunate in our community attend games and are an important part of our community outreach.

Although we have grown income at the club by almost 50% in the past four years, we still lag behind a number of our competitors in the Premiership. As a result, it is harder each year to make the investments in players and facilities to sustain our efforts to remain in the Top Six. Keith and Stephen do a remarkable job with the resources at their disposal. However, in practice, we set off each year aiming to break even with a number of challenges to balance the books. We’ve had to deal with significant increases in a number of our biggest costs such as National Insurance contributions, the Living Wage, power costs etc.

The Board are working hard with Keith and his small team to generate increased income/spend every penny wisely and we get invaluable support from SMiSA and Kibble in the shape of financial contributions, staff resources and skills. Without their help, the gap would be even wider.

What more can we do? Well, if we could increase SMiSA membership (currently around 1,400) that would enable them to provide even more financial support to the club. Whilst SMiSA membership has grown, it has not increased in line with attendances so I'd urge you to consider signing up and making the club we all love and support even stronger. To those who already contribute in this way I thank you sincerely.

In the close season we've made investments at the training ground to help players recover after matches as well as further improvements to the playing surfaces. Thankfully the weather has been much better this summer and Tommy and his team are very pleased with the quality of the pitches available to the team. At the stadium, the additional seats to restore our capacity to over 8,000 have been installed (Thanks to SMiSA for their support) and the refurbishment of Club 1877 is complete. I hope to be able to provide an update on the plans to replace The Dome and launch the preparations to mark the club's 150th Anniversary in the coming weeks.

I want to extend a warm welcome to the new players who have joined the squad. You will be part of a very special group of players backed by great fans. I wish you every success individually and as a team.

The same applies to our Women's team as they embark on another season. Our Women's Team and academy teams are back for the new season and ready to push for promotion. They're inspiring the next generation of girls to get into football - so I encourage you to get along on a Sunday, show your support, and be part of their journey this year.

It's also been great to see our partnerships with St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation and Street Stuff keeping hundreds of young people active, safe, and smiling across Paisley and Renfrewshire this summer. Community is at the heart of our club and through these partnerships, it's great to see so many local young people given opportunities to get involved, stay healthy, and have fun. Our partnership with Home-Start also continues to flourish. Your generous donations continue to make a real difference for so many families and youngsters.

Finally, I wish every success to the players we have out on loan across the leagues. The strategic partnerships we have announced with Dumbarton and Clydebank, together with some individual loan arrangements, will provide vital experience for these young players as we continue to develop their pathway to first team football. The work Allan, Keith and Stephen have been doing is starting bear real fruit in the shape of players breaking into our first team squad.

So, I hope you'll agree that we continue to make progress in delivering our strategy across all three pillars of Paisley, People and Performance - we couldn't have done that without your backing.

Thank you all once again for your fantastic support.

The first St Mirren Business Club networking event of the new season takes place at The SMiSA Stadium on Thursday 14th August 2025

Our guest speaker will be Steven Murray, Director at Glenwood. 

Event details as follows:

Thursday 14th August 2025
The SMiSA Stadium

5.30pm – 6.15pm - Tea, coffee and refreshments served
6.15pm – Introduction from Campbell Kennedy, Commercial Manager
6.20pm - Individual company introduction by attendees
6.30pm – 7 pm - Presentation by Steven Murray, Director at Glenwood
7pm – 8pm - Networking and opportunity to see our refurbished Club 1877 and Executive Boxes

About Glenwood

Established in 2016, Glenwood have rapidly grown to support over 3,000 clients, addressing all their concerns related to cash flow and credit checking. Their mission is to provide approachable, transparent, and effective debt recovery services to the construction sector, strengthening their clients’ financial resilience while fostering long-lasting relationship. 

The St Mirren Business Club

The St Mirren Business Club, offers the chance for our sponsors and business partners the opportunity to network in unique surroundings. Events are held frequently, taking different formats and with a selection of quality guest speakers covering a wide range of themes.

The St Mirren Business Club is completely free to join with members receiving invites to a series of exclusive events throughout the year.

Interested in attending the event or looking for more details?

Please forward your full name and company contact details to commercial@stmirren.com or phone St Mirren Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy on 0141-840-1337.

Tickets for our Premier Sports Cup tie against Hearts are available for season ticket holders at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Saints host the Jam Tarts in the Round of 16 at The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday 16th August. 

Season ticket holders have until 12 noon today (Monday 11th August) to guarantee their seat ahead of general sale. 

St Mirren vs Hearts
Premier Sports Cup
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Saturday 16th August 2025
Kick-off: 3pm

Ticket prices are as follows:

* 65+, full-time student, unemployed
**12-17

Book Hospitality 

Hospitality packages are now available for our Premier Sports Cup tie against Hearts.

To reserve your package please visit our E-Store or contact Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy, by email commercial@stmirren.com

Saints and Motherwell shared the points but no goals in the first league game of the season at The SMiSA Stadium.

The first-half was pretty much a non-event, despite Mark O'Hara threatening for Saints inside the first minute. Ibrahim Said went closest for the visitors, his shot being blocked by Shamal George.

The second-half was a slight improvement, Mikael Mandron and O'Hara seeing shots blocked and Callum Slattery testing George with a long range free-kick. Alex Gogic almost broke the deadlock with a fine header, but it was tipped over the bar by Calum Ward who also kept out late shots from Killian Phillips and Keanu Baccus.

The Australian midfielder came straight into the Saints side after returning to Paisley during the week, with Miguel Freckleton also handed a debut. Dropping out were Fraser Taylor and Richard King, who had to be content with places on the bench. Stephen O'Donnell came in for the visitors, who also handed a debut to Ibrahim Said, with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos dropping to the bench and Liam Gordon missing out through injury.

Keanu Baccus started upon his return to Saints (Image: Jeff Holmes)

Mark O'Hara could have given Saints a dream start inside the first minute, Killian Phillips and Mikael Mandron heading the ball on for the Saints skipper but his half-volley went wide. It took another 20 minutes for the next chance of note as both sides struggled to create anything until some slick passing play got Ibrahim Said in behind the Saints defence, however Shamal George made himself big and blocked the shot. A series of Saints corners failed to provide an opening before John Koutroumbis lashed a shot wide after a Motherwell corner was only cleared as far as the edge of the box.

The visitors were definitely looking more of a threat in the final third, Tawanda Maswanhise turning away from Marcus Fraser before curling a shot wide. Alex Gogic and Jayden Richardson were both booked before the break, the latter being replaced at the interval by Tunmise Sobowale as Evan Mooney came on for Roland Idowu.

Chances were still at a premium as hostilities resumed. A poor kick-out from Motherwell goalie Calum Ward gave Saints half a chance, Mooney playing in Mandron but both his and O'Hara's efforts were blocked. Fraser was booked for fouling Maswanhise 35-yards out as he tried to make up from a mistake, Callum Slattery's free-kick stinging the palms of George. That proved the end of Fraser's involvement as he, O'Hara and Fraser were soon replaced by Conor McMenamin, Jonah Ayunga and Richard King. Ayunga got involved immediately, teeing up Baccus to find Mooney who was unable to get a good contact with the ball and it went wide.

Ward was finally called into action with less than 12 minutes left, reacting brilliantly to turn Gogic's header from McMenamin's cross over the bar.

Gogic came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock (Image: Jeff Holmes)

As the game entered its final stages, both Phillips and Baccus tried their luck but Ward as equal to both shots, before George easily gathered a header from Motherwell sub Apostolos Stamatelopoulos as the points were shared.

Full-Time: St Mirren 0-0 Motherwell

St Mirren: George, Fraser (King 67), Gogic, Freckleton, Richardson (Sobowale 46), Phillips, Baccus, O'Hara (c) (McMenamin 67), John, Idowu (Mooney 46), Mandron (Ayunga 67)
Subs Not Used: Mullen, Tanser, Taylor, Calvin

Motherwell: Ward, Koutroumbis (Sparrow 42), McGinn (c), O'Donnell, Longelo, Watt, Slattery, Fadinger, Maswanhise (Ross 86), Just, Said (Stamatelopoulos 71)
Subs Not Used: Oxborough, Balmer, Halliday, Wilson, Forrest, Gillies 

Referee: Ross Hardie
Assistant Referee: Paul McAvinue
Assistant Referee: Scott Anderson
Fourth Official: Daniel Graves
VAR: Greg Aitken

Attendance: 6,735

Keanu Baccus starts after making his return to the club from Mansfield earlier this week.

The Australian midfielder penned a two-year deal with the Saints and he's in from the start as manager Stephen Robinson makes two changes from the side that lost 1-0 away to Celtic last weekend. 

Miguel Freckleton is the other change as he comes in for his debut at the back. Richard King and Fraser Taylor drop to the bench.

St Mirren: George, Fraser, Gogic, Freckleton, Richardson, Phillips, Baccus, O'Hara (c), John, Idowu, Mandron
Subs: Mullen, King, Sobowale, Tanser, Taylor, McMenamin, Calvin, Ayunga, Mooney

Motherwell: Ward, Koutroumbis, McGinn (c), O'Donnell, Longelo, Watt, Slattery, Fadinger, Maswanhise, Just, Said
Subs: Oxborough, Balmer, Sparrow, Stamatelopoulos, Halliday, Wilson, Ross, Forrest, Gillies 

St Mirren return to The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday as we host Motherwell in our first home league match of the new season. 

St Mirren vs Motherwell
William Hill Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 9th August 2025
Kick-off: 3pm

The match day officials for Saturday's match are as follows:

Referee: Euan Anderson
Assistant Referee: Paul McAvinue
Assistant Referee: Scott Anderson
VAR: Greg Aitken

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.

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 are being sold directly by Motherwell. There are NO tickets available 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.

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

Ticket Information

Matchday Entertainment 

Our bumper matchday entertainment returns on Saturday ahead of kick-off at The SMiSA Stadium.

Join us for lots of fun in the Black Car Park (West Stand) from 1pm including:

• Football darts
• Inflatable slide
• Beat the goalie
• Power shot
• Panna Cage
• Face painting 

At half-time we'll also have our Bung a Baw and Spot the Ball challenges too! Best of all, it's FREE so come along and get involved in the fun.

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 number of matchday parking passes for Saturday's match are available to buy online. These are available in the White Car Park. Please note all parking must now be bought in advance, there will no longer be matchday cash on the gate sales for car parking. 

Seasonal car park passes are sold out. 

Red Zone - South

For Hospitality Patrons and Home Disabled Supporters Seasonal Passes Only. 

To enter/exit Greenhill Road. 

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 Seasonal Passes and those with matchday pass. 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.

How to Follow

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 as part of their subscription, while UK based subscribers can listen to live audio commentary.

Visitor Information

Tickets for St Mirren B's KDM Evolution Trust Trophy match away to Dumbarton are available to buy online.

The Young Saints take on the League Two side at the Marbill Coaches Stadium on Tuesday 12th August. 

Tickets are priced at £12 for adults, £5 for concessions (65+ and student with valid ID) and 12-16s, while under 12s go free. 

Dumbarton v St Mirren B
KDM Evolution Trust Trophy
Venue: Marbill Coaches Stadium
Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025
Kick-off: 7:45pm

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that James Scott has joined Ross County on a season-long loan.

The 24-year-old moves to the Staggies until the end of the season with Saints retaining the option to recall in January. 

The forward initially signed for Saints on loan from Exeter in January 2024 before penning a permanent deal in the summer. During his time at Saints, James has made 34 appearances, netting one goal and adding four assists. 

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "James is someone that I’ve known for a long time.

He has so much talent, but we’ve just not been able to get the best out of him and we feel like a new start for him will help him go and get his confidence back.

"I believe Ross County are getting a very talented player and a great kid as well."

We wish James the best of luck during his time at Ross County. 

St Mirren Football Club can announce that Alex Iacovitti has left the club by mutual consent.

The 27-year-old joined the club last summer on a two-year deal from Port Vale. Despite a frustrating season for the defender with injuries, he still managed to net three goals in 23 appearances for the Saints, including goals in our UEFA Conference League fixtures against Valur and SK Brann.

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "Alex was very unfortunate as he had numerous injuries last season which made his season really stop-start.

"We won’t forget his goal away to Brann and the joy that brought to so many people. But Alex’s at an age where he needs to play football and we didn’t want to stand in his way."

Everyone at St Mirren thanks Alex for his contributions during his time at the club and wish him all the best in his future.