Jack Ross names the same starting eleven for the third week in a row as Saints look to secure their Ladbrokes Championship status.

St Mirren will be playing Championship football next season if they either win or draw with Hibernian this afternoon.

The Buddies need one more push to secure survival and look to build for next season.

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St Mirren: O'Brien, Irvine, MacKenzie, Baird, Eckersley, Magennis, Mallan, McGinn, Morgan, Smith, Loy
Subs: Langfield, Stelios, Webster, Quinn, Sutton, Fjelde, Todd.

Jack Ross has praised the St Mirren support and vowed that the side will give them their all tomorrow when they face Hibernian. 

The Saints travel to Easter Road tomorrow knowing a win or a draw will be enough to avoid the play-offs. 

And while Jack confesses it's as tough a game as there could possibly be to finish with, he also has belief in his Buddies side to put in a performance that would see them ensure their status in the Ladbrokes Championship for next season.

Almost 2,000 Buddies are set to travel through to the capital to back the team and the gaffer believes they have played a huge part in the club's recent upturn in form.

Speaking on the level of support the team has received, Jack told stmirren.com: "I think it has been evident how much they have helped the players over these 'must-win' games both home and away.

I think they are enthused by the team that they have got playing for them at the moment. But equally, if you speak to the players they will tell you how great the support has been, how much it has helped them, how much it has helped drag them through games.

"On Saturday, when you are going into the Lions den to an extent, they'll be vocal, they'll be noisy and they will know that we will give them absolutely everything on the pitch.

"I think because of the support we are taking it'll make it a competitive atmosphere and that sometimes lends itself to the game."

Saints season could be over come 4:45pm tomorrow afternoon and while Jack knows how big a task it will be coming up against the Champions, he feels his side can finish the job.

I would like this Saturday to be the final match of the season for obvious reasons," he said. "It's been a demanding time for us over the last few months because of the importance and significance of every single game so keen to finish the job on Saturday. I believe that we can do so. I understand it's a difficult game but desperate to do so on Saturday. 

"I think because of what is at stake for us it won't have an end of season feel about it. I expect Hibs to be as motivated to win the game as they would be if it was a match to win the Championship. Everything is set up for it to be a terrific game and I hope we take what we need from it. 

"I don't think I need to worry about the players going there and not feeling like they can win the game," he continued. "They know what they are capable of at the moment. They know how they are playing individually, the form they are in and how they've come together as a team.

"We go there in the best possible frame of mind as we could be at any point this season. I think the occasion will suit us, the pitch will suit us, but we also understand how difficult a game it will be. We are going to the team that has deservedly won the league at their stadium when they are being presented with the trophy so from that sense it's as difficult a match as it could get to finish with."

Last weekend's win over Raith means St Mirren's destiny is in their own hands and the manager admits it will be good to go into tomorrow's match knowing that if they take care of themselves they will be safe.

It means throughout the course of the game if we are doing our job that we don't need to think about results elsewhere. It could change as the game goes on but it's good going into it knowing its in our own hands.

"It's testament to the hard work people have done at the club over the last few months. It's a good position to be in and we hope it's a position that ensures we maintain our status without going through the play-offs."

St Mirren travel to Edinburgh tomorrow looking to secure their Ladbrokes Championship status as they face Hibernian at Easter Road.

The hosts have already won the Ladbrokes Championship, landing it on 15 April thanks to their win over Queen of the South and a helping hand from the Buddies who drew 2-2 with Falkirk. Tomorrow sees the Hibees presented with the title in front of a near sold out Easter Road. Nearly 2000 Saints supporters are expected in the capital tomorrow to cheer on their side. 

The Buddies take on Neil Lennon's side knowing that a win or draw mean the Saints will be playing their football in the Championship next season.

The first meeting of the two came in Paisley back in August with Jason Cummings at the double helping the visitors win 2-0. 

St Mirren would come out on top when the sides met again in October, this time at Easter Road in the IRN-BRU Cup, with goals from Stevie Mallan and David Clarkson seeing the Buddies overcome Hibs 2-1 after Alex Harris had given the home side the lead. 

Hibernian would gain a measure of revenge three weeks later when Saints made the trip through to Edinburgh again. Jack Ross was now in situ as manager, but it wasn't enough to prevent a home win with first half goals from Martin Boyle and Grant Holt doing the damage. 

It's been a long road to this point with St Mirren rooted to the bottom the last time the two sides met. Jack Ross and his players welcomed Hibernian to the Paisley 2021 Stadium a little over two months ago sitting eight point adrift at the foot of the table. A double from Cypriot full back Stelios Demetriou secured a 2-0 win for the home side, cutting the gap to just five points and Saints haven't looked back since. 

The Buddies have won five of their last 10 league matches since that win with the 5-0 triumph over Raith Rovers last weekend ensuring that the Buddies can't finish bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Hibs defeated bottom Ayr United 4-0 at Somerset Park meaning that the Honest Men have to defeat ninth placed Raith by 5-0 or more to avoid automatic relegation. Anything other than a Raith win will mean that St Mirren will avoid the play-offs regardless of the result at Easter Road. 

A long season for the Saints could be set to come to an end tomorrow. However, if results go against St Mirren it will mean a play-off place against the team that finishes fourth in League One, with the first leg taking place on Wednesday night. One last push required, come on you saints!

Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 6th May), St Mirren head east along the M8 to Edinburgh to face Hibernian in a Ladbrokes Championship match-up at Easter Road Stadium.

The latest info we have on Travel Clubs heading to Easter Road Stadium for the match is as follows:

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus for Easter Road will leave at 1:00pm.

Tickets for this bus are now sold out.

Chivas Travel Club

The bus for the Hibs game will leave from The Court Bar at 1:00pm.

This bus is now fully booked.

North End Travel Club

The North End Travel Club bus to the Hibs game will leave the Sneddon at 12:30pm.

The bus is now fully booked.

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus for Easter Road will leave Abercorn Street at 12:30pm.

Our bus for this game is now sold out.

 * Students must show valid ID as proof of status.

** Must be in receipt of the higher rate of DLA/PIP. If a carer is needed and proof can be provided then the carer ticket will be free of charge.

Please note that the St Mirren Ticket Office has only 50 tickets left for this match. They are only available for purchase/collection up till 2:00pm today (Friday 5th May). There will be no sale of tickets on the match day.

The St Mirren Ticket Office hours for the remainder of this week are as follows:

05/05/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
06/05/2017 - CLOSED

St Mirren Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130.
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com

Additional Information

Tomorrow, Saturday 6th May, St Mirren head to Edinburgh to face Hibernian in the Ladbrokes Championship.

The ticket prices have now been confirmed for the fixture at Easter Road Stadium and these are shown above.

The referee tomorrow is Alan Muir and he will be assisted by Willie Conquer and Alan Hogg.

Stephen Mallan has been named in the PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year. 

The midfielder has scored 12 goals for the Buddies this season, including a hat-trick in last week's win over Raith Rovers.

Mallan will receive a commemorative medal at the PFA awards dinner this Sunday. 

The full Championship Team of the Year is as follows:

Cammy Bell (Dundee United)

Nicky Devlin (Ayr United)

Darren McGregor (Hibernian)

Thomas O'Ware (Greenock Morton)

Lewis Stevenson (Hibernian)

STEPHEN MALLAN (St Mirren)

John McGinn (Hibernian)

Ross Forbes (Greenock Morton)

Tony Andreu (Dundee United)

Stephen Dobbie (Queen of the South)

Jason Cummings (Hibernian)

A selection of pictures for Sunday's Saint for a Day event where supporters got to play at the Paisley 2021 Stadium.

Those involved had successfully bid for a home or away shirt in a blind auction with the money raised going to the St Mirren Youth Academy.

The away side, managed by Saints assistant manager James Fowler, ran out 3-0 victors. 

Pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

Around 50 tickets remain for Saturday's trip to Easter Road as St Mirren look to secure their league status. 

Almost 2000 Buddies are expected to travel to the capital with a win or a draw enough for Saints to ensure Ladbrokes Championship football next season.

Tomorrow (Friday 5 May) will be the last chance supporters have to buy/collect tickets with none on sale at the match.

Supporters can still order online, but these must be collected at the ticket office by no later than 2pm tomorrow. 

Don't miss out on your chance to Back the Buddies!

Tickets for this Saturday's match against Hibernian are extremely limited with the club having sold over 1700 as of Wednesday afternoon. 

Around 100 tickets remain for the match and we urge supporters who wish to back the Buddies as we look to secure our league status to act fast to avoid disappointment. 

Tickets can be ordered at the ticket office (open 10am-2pm, Thursday and Friday), online or on 0141-840-6130. 

There will be NO sales at the match and tickets ordered online or over the phone must be collected no later than 2pm Friday.

Stephen McGinn admits he is loving playing in this St Mirren team. 

The 28 year-old has played an integral part in the Saints upturn in fortunes since rejoining the club in the January transfer window. 

And the captain confessed that the attacking nature of Jack Ross' side makes it such a good team to be a part of. 

He was speaking to stmirren.com in the aftermath of Saturday's 5-0 win over Raith Rovers, a result that means the Buddies have scored 20 goals in their last six matches.

It's brilliant," he said. "I absolutely love it. I've played in teams where you are trying to grind it out and win with a set piece and it's not enjoyable. You go home after the game, your body aches and you don't enjoy it. But the way we are playing, the way we pass the ball, the way we create chances it's just such an enjoyable team to play in and going forward there are a lot of positives. 

"We've been playing like that. We are well capable of doing that. We put six past Ayr, four past Morton, five against Raith. It's no fluke and we're proving it week-in, week-out. 

"We're a team that gets goals from everywhere, we're a threat right across the team. I'm not sure if Gary MacKenzie got the goal but if he did that would put him on to six for the season. Morgy is capable of goals, Stevie [Mallan], Rory [Loy], there's just goals right through the team and other teams know that. 

"The big debate in the dressing room was whether Stevie got his hat-trick. His third goal was one of the best goals I've ever seen in a game I've been involved in. If the voting is closed for Goal of the Season then whoever wins it has nicked it right off of Stevie because that is the best goal of the season probably anywhere in the country."

"There's a case to be made to not over celebrate," he continued. "We've not secured our status in the division just yet. But where we have come from, if you had offered me this position with a game to go I'd have snapped your hand off.

"It's been an absolute dream three or four months and in the manner we have done it as well - proper attacking football. Anyone who comes to watch us now is getting value for money."

Saints' 5-0 victory over the Kirkcaldy side on Saturday meant that Jack Ross' side can't finish bottom of the league and be automatically relegated. While McGinn was impressed with the manner in which the Buddies triumphed in a high pressure match, he certainly wasn't surprised. 

I said in the dressing room that that is not any better than we have been playing. All I wanted was to produce that and I knew we would be able to win. Obviously to score five goals is a dream in such a pressure scenario but it's not something we're not capable of and that's the most pleasing aspect."

McGinn's brother, John, will be a part of the Hibernian side that receives the Ladbrokes Championship title on Saturday and the skipper is hopeful that it will be double celebration with a win or a draw enough for the Buddies to secure their league status for next season.

It'll be a good one," he said. "They get the title, they'll have a big crowd, we'll take a big crowd through as well. We want to go and finish the job ourselves, we don't want to rely on other teams and we want to go and give them a game. 

"It'll be nice if we can finish the job and know we aren't going to finish in the play-off then I can enjoy him getting his title and what he has done over a hard season."

Tickets for Saturday's match at Easter Road are selling fast. Don't miss out on your chance to back the Buddies as they look to secure their league status. Tickets are on sale at the ticket office, online or by calling 0141-840-6130