Difficult afternoon as Saints defeated by Falkirk

A difficult afternoon at The SMiSA Stadium saw Saints beaten by Falkirk in our first home match of 2026.

Second-half goals from Finn Yeats and Calvin Miller gave the Bairns all three points on a disappointing day in Paisley. The defeat was compounded by further injuries to an already depleted squad with Shamal George, Killian Phillips and Liam Donnelly all having to be replaced during the match through injury.

Neither side created much in the opening period of the match, save for a deflected Dylan Tait effort that crashed off the bar on 20 minutes. 

Saints injury woes were added to shortly before the half hour mark with Donnelly, one of two changes from last weekend's defeat, unable to continue. He was replaced by Jayden Richardson.

The Buddies had their first real opportunity on 31 minutes when Mikael Mandron forced a big save from the feet of Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain at his near post. George was called into action two minutes later after Calvin Miller used his speed to race clear of the Saints defence. The Saints stopper was down well to block the strike.

Richardson picked out Mandron on the edge of the area with 10 minutes. The striker turned well to get his strike away, but Bain managed to hold. Seconds later, Nlundulu drew a strong save from the opposition number one. The forward would have the ball in the net on 37 minutes when he raced on to a Killian Phillips pass and slotted beyond Bain. But he was well offside and the linesman's flag duly followed.

Stephen Robinson made a double change at the break with Scott Tanser replacing Declan John, while new signing Allan Campbell made his Saints bow in place of Phillips who suffered a shoulder injury in the opening half.

The visitors opened the scoring 10 minute after the restart. George rushed off his line to beat Miller to the ball. That allowed Yeats to pick up the ball and loop into the empty net from distance to break the deadlock. The Bairns added a second six minutes later when Miller got the break of the ball on the edge of the area and finished beyond George. 

The deepening injury crisis at Saints was exacerbated with 25 minutes remaining when George couldn't continue with a knee injury and had to be replaced by Ryan Mullen. 

Full-Time: St Mirren 0-2 Falkirk

St Mirren: George (Mullen 65), Fraser (c), King, Freckleton, McMenamin, Phillips (Campbell 46), Donnelly (Richardson 27), Taylor, John (Tanser 46), Nlundulu (Dijksteel 79), Mandron
Subs Not Used: Sobowale, Idowu, Douglas, Mooney

Falkirk: Bain, McCann, Henderson, Spencer (c), Yeats (Wilson 78), Cartwright (Ross 78), Allan, Tait, Lissah (Donaldson 90), Miller (Williams 78), Stewart (Parkinson 78)
Subs Not Used: Hogarth, Adams, Graham, Nesbitt

Referee: Steven McLean
AR1: Gordon Crawford
AR2: Craig Ferguson
Fourth Official: Cameron Stirling
VAR: Greg Aitken

Attendance: 7,062

Team News: St Mirren v Falkirk (10th Jan)

Stephen Robinson makes two changes to his side for the visit of Falkirk in the William Hill Premiership this afternoon.

In come Liam Donnelly and Fraser Taylor for Alex Gogic and Jayden Richardson. Gogic misses out due to suspension, while Richardson drops to the bench.

New signing Allan Campbell takes his place on the bench as does 16-year-old Luke Douglas.

Kick-off at The SMiSA Stadium is at 3pm.

St Mirren: George, Fraser (c), King, Freckleton, McMenamin, Phillips, Donnelly, Taylor, John, Nlundulu, Mandron
Subs: Mullen, Richardson, Sobowale, Tanser, Campbell, Idowu, Dijksteel, Douglas, Mooney

Falkirk: Bain, McCann, Henderson, Spencer (c), Yeats, Cartwright, Allan, Tait, Lissah, Miller, Stewart
Subs: Hogarth, Adams, Donaldson, Graham, Nesbitt, Wilson, Ross, Williams, Parkinson

Referee: Steven McLean
VAR: Greg Aitken

The SMiSA Stadium

SMiSA Stadium to host U19s Youth Cup Match | Free Entry!

Entry details have been confirmed for St Mirren U19s' Scottish Youth Cup match at The SMiSA Stadium.

The Young Buddies host holders Kilmarnock on Tuesday night and entry is FREE!

Supporters will enter The SMiSA Stadium via the door M1 to allow access to the Main Stand. The match kicks-off at 7:30pm and entry is available from 7pm. 

Saints reached the quarter-final stage after defeating Edinburgh City 9-1 in the Fourth Round and Celtic 3-2 in Round Three. 

Tuesday 13th January 2026
St Mirren U19s v Kilmarnock U19s
Scottish Youth Cup
Kick-off: 7:30pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Please note that only the Main Stand will be open and there will be a kiosk available running a limited menu. Cash and card facilities will be available. The yellow car park (North East) will be open with entry from Ferguslie Park Avenue gate.

Stadium ground regulations continue to be in place for this match and thus items such as drink containers will not be permitted on entry. U14s must be accompanied by an adult. 

St Mirren U19s

Matchday Info: St Mirren v Falkirk (10th Jan)

Saints host Falkirk on Saturday in our first home match of 2026.

The Buddies are back at The SMiSA Stadium in William Hill Premiership action for the first time in the new year.

St Mirren vs Falkirk
William Hill Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 10th January 2026
Kick-off: 3pm

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

Referee: Steven McLean
Assistant Referee: Gordon Crawford
Assistant Referee: Craig Ferguson
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).

Falkirk supporters can buy their tickets directly from Falkirk. There will be no facility for away supporters to buy tickets on the day 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

  • Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Adult £28
    Concessions* £18
    Junior (12-17) £12
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £18
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, unemployed

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • West Stand
    West Stand
    Adult £28
    Concessions* £18
    Junior (12-17) £12
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £18
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, unemployed

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • Tony Fitzpatrick Family (South) Stand
    Tony Fitzpatrick Family (South) Stand
    Adult £28
    Concessions* £18
    Junior (12-17) £12
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £18
    Carer Free

    Please note that the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand is a Family Stand and therefore we expect no swearing within this area.

    * 65+, full-time student, unemployed

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

  • North Stand (Away Fans)
    North Stand (Away Fans)
    Adult £28
    Concessions* £18
    Junior (12-17) £12
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £18
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, unemployed

    ** – The 'Wheelchair user' ticket is only available to purchase directly from the Ticket Office, it is not available online. Proof must be provided for anyone requiring a carer. To be entitled to a free carer ticket you must be in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Supporter Information

We'll have a face painter and balloon artist in the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand as well as our usual #Saints1stGoal, Bung a Baw and Spot the Ball challenges.

Supporters should be aware of the forecasted cold temperatures and should wrap up accordingly.

There have been recent, disappointing instances of supporters in the West Stand spraying graffiti in toilets. We would strongly urge those responsible to refrain from such acts and respect the club, its structures and facilities.

Supporters travelling to the match should be aware of ongoing major bridge refurbishment on the M8 at Junction 26 (Hillington Interchange) causing delays. As always, please plan your journey accordingly.

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.

Car Park Zones at The SMiSA 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

  • 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 Update: Livingston v St Mirren (20th Jan)

The SPFL has today announced that our postponed William Hill Premiership match against Livingston will now take place on Tuesday 20th January.

The Buddies were due to face the Lions at the Home of the Set Fare Arena on Tuesday evening, but a frozen pitch saw the match postponed. 

All tickets purchased for the original date will remain valid.

Tuesday 20th January 2026
Livingston v St Mirren
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Venue: The Home of the Set Fare Arena

Conor McMenamin agrees contract extension until summer 2027

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce that Conor McMenamin has agreed a one-year contract extension that keeps him at the club until summer 2027.

The Northern Ireland international, who joined Saints in July 2023 from NIFL Premiership side Glentoran, puts pen-to-paper on an extended deal with his original contract having been due to expire at the end of this season. 

Conor has made 64 appearances during his time at the Buddies, scoring six times and assisting five. 

After penning the new deal, Conor told stmirren.com: "I'm delighted to sign a new contract. 

"We've had brilliant success here since I joined the club and signing this new deal makes me hungry for more. Hopefully we can achieve that as a collective.

"I'm really enjoying my time here. It's a great club and I'm happy to get it signed and we can focus on what's in front of us now and hopefully start winning games.

I'm settled here and have a baby on the way so everything seemed to fit. I'm looking forward to seeing what the next year or so holds."

Manager Stephen Robinson added: "Conor is somebody that we had real high hopes for. He's had injury problems and struggled a little bit in the first season, but we know his quality.

"I think he's been excellent this season, one of our best players in the last few weeks, and we wanted to keep him at the club.

He plays in numerous positions and he's a real character around the place, but also someone with immense talent who can influence games." 

Conor McMenamin scores against Dundee United

McMenamin scored in our win over Dundee United at The SMiSA Stadium last month

Allan Campbell joins St Mirren on short-term deal

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Allan Campbell on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The 27-year-old becomes our first signing of the January transfer window as he joins up with Stephen Robinson’s men for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.

Beginning his career at Motherwell where he would work with Robinson, Allan made 160 appearances for the Steelmen between 2016-2021 before making the move down south to join Luton Town.

The midfielder enjoyed a fruitful spell at the Hatters, helping them win promotion to the English Premier League during the 2022/23 season. His form at the Bedfordshire club saw him win his one and only Scotland cap in a 4-1 win away to Armenia.

During his time in England, there would also be loan spells at Millwall and Charlton Athletic where he would make a combined 29 appearances.

Allan returned to Scotland in January 2025 for a short spell at Dundee United, making 13 appearances for the Terrors as they finished fourth in the William Hill Premiership.

He'll take the number 16 jersey at Saints for the remainder of the season. 

Allan Campbell signs

Speaking to stmirren.com, Allan said: "Obviously I know the manager.

"He was the one who gave me my real start in professional football, played me, backed me, and developed me a lot as a player. When the opportunity came up to come and play football under him, I thought it was a great opportunity.

I can't wait to get back playing," he continued.

"I love football and I love watching it, but at the same time it's difficult when you're not involved, so it's been good to be back in amongst the boys.

"I keep myself well. That's one thing I pride myself on, working hard off the pitch, so I've been keeping busy, making sure that I'm ready for when I get the chance and hopefully that'll be soon."

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "I've worked with Allan before. He's gone down to England and done very well.

He's the right type of character and he's got a lot of quality.

"He hasn't played football for a little while. But on a short-term contract, we think he's a fantastic signing and will be very good around the place as well. Allan's someone with immense talent that could influence games.

"With our numbers being short in midfield, he seemed like the perfect solution and we're confident that he'll be a real asset towards the end of the season."

Allan Campbell

Up Next: St Mirren v Falkirk (10th Jan)

St Mirren return to The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday for our first home match of 2026.

The Buddies host Falkirk in William Hill Premiership action.

Match Details

St Mirren v Falkirk
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Saturday 10th January 2026
Kick-off: 3pm 
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Tickets

Season tickets and half-season tickets are valid for Saturday's match. Non-season ticket holders can buy tickets at stmirren.com/matchtickets

Falkirk supporters can buy tickets directly from Falkirk.

Form

Saints were due to face Livingston in the William Hill Premiership on Tuesday night, but a frozen pitch saw that match postponed. 

The Buddies are in 10th place in the league and sit nine points behind Saturday's opponents Falkirk. The Bairns sit in sixth place in the William Hill Premiership and have impressed on their return to the top flight. 

John McGlynn's side have won two of their last three matches, defeating Aberdeen and Kilmarnock by 1-0 scorelines. 

The two sides met in September at the Falkirk Stadium with Saints winning 2-1 in the first meeting of the sides in over seven years. Second-half goals from Declan John and Mikael Mandron were enough to secure the three points for Stephen Robinson's men.

Declan John celebrates goal against Falkirk (Image: Paul Byars)

The Officials

Steven McLean is the referee on Saturday. Greg Aitken is the VAR. 

Match Postponed: Livingston v St Mirren (6th Jan)

Tonight's William Hill Premiership match away to Livingston has been postponed following a pitch inspection.

Freezing conditions have made the pitch unplayable at The Home of the Set Fare Arena.

Details on the amended fixture will be announced in due course.

Up Next: Livingston v St Mirren (6th Jan)

St Mirren are due to face Livingston at The Home of the Set Fare Arena on Tuesday night in William Hill Premiership action.

The fixture, which was originally due to take place on Saturday 1st November, is subject to a pitch inspection following freezing conditions. 

Match Details

Livingston v St Mirren
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026
Kick-off: 7:45pm 
Venue: The Home of the Set Fare Arena

Tickets

Tickets for the match are available to purchase online. Tickets are priced at £26 for adults, £18 for concessions*, £14 for 16-18 and £10 for U16s*. For full ticket information, please click HERE.

Please note that tomorrow's match is subject to a pitch inspection. The inspection is scheduled to take place around 10:30am tomorrow morning and we will update supporters on the status of the fixture accordingly.

Form

Saints go into the match on the back of a 2-0 defeat away to Motherwell at Fir Park. The Buddies were beaten by the Steelmen on Saturday to remain in 10th place in the William Hill Premiership. 

The Buddies are nine points ahead of Livingston who sit at the bottom of the league. David Martindale's side were narrowly defeated on Saturday, falling to a 1-0 loss away to league leaders Hearts at Tynecastle. The Lions have picked up nine points from 20 league matches this season with their sole victory coming at home to Falkirk in August. 

The two sides met five days before Christmas with Mikael Mandron's second-half goal enough to secure all three points for Saints in a 1-0 win at The SMiSA Stadium a little over two weeks ago. 

Livingston were victorious when the sides last met at The Home of the Set Fare Arena, winning 1-0 back in February 2024. Our last win away to Livingston came in October 2021 with Ethan Erhahon's goal giving us a 1-0 victory. 

Mikael Mandron celebrates with Miguel Freckleton

The Officials

Duncan Nicolson is the referee tomorrow night and Don Robertson is on VAR duty.

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