Saints are back at The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday as we play host to St Johnstone in the first of three home matches in a row at the beginning of February.

Stephen Robinson's men returned to winning ways in the William Hill Premiership last weekend with a 3-0 win away to Aberdeen. Toyosi Olusanya opened the scoring early before a Mikael Mandron brace saw the Buddies pick up all three points to move level with sixth place Hibernian.  

Match Details

St Mirren v St Johnstone
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Saturday 1st February 2025
Kick-off: 3pm 
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

The Opposition

St Johnstone picked up their first William Hill Premiership win since November after late goals from Taylor Steven and Bozo Mikulic saw the Perth side defeat Motherwell 2-1 at McDiarmid Park on Saturday. While still rooted to the bottom of the table, that win saw Simo Valakari's men move to within seven points of Kilmarnock who sit in 11th.

That victory was the Perth side's second win in a row having beaten the Steelmen 1-0 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup the week prior. 

St Johnstone's last win on the road came back in October when they defeated Dundee 2-1 at Dens Park. 

St Mirren have won the two meetings between the two sides so far this season, winning 3-1 at The SMiSA Stadium in October before a dramatic late 3-2 win at McDiarmid Park in December. 

Mark O'Hara and Killian Phillips celebrate the captain's goal against St Johnstone in November (Image: Allan Picken)

The Officials

The referee on Dan McFarlane and he's assisted by Calum Spence and Alastair Mather.

Alan Muir is the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). 

SMiSA recently reached out to members regarding an issue created by an administrative exercise by their membership management company, VeryConnect, affecting Direct Debit mandates for around 50% of SMISA members. Click here to read about the circumstances.

The issue meant that some members were required to approve their January payment via an email from payment handlers GoCardless. From over 500 members initially affected, the SMiSA Board have undertaken a huge communications campaign (including individual phone calls to members) to reduce the number to around 75 members still required to approve their payment.

There are 54 affected members who do not have a contact number on their SMiSA profile. Due to GDPR, SMiSA can’t publish a list of these members.

SMiSA will send out an email to those who still need to approve their January payment tonight (Wednesday 29th January) at 8pm. Could we ask ALL members to check their inbox and JUNK folders for an email from stuartc@smisa.net.

If you receive this email it indicates you ARE affected. On receipt of the email, please look for an email from noreply@gocardless.com asking you to approve January’s payment. Please action this, then reply to the SMiSA email to confirm.

Failure to authorise January’s payment will void your membership, reducing the amount of financial support SMiSA receives AND directly impacts the support St Mirren FC receive from SMiSA.

Your support in this exercise is greatly appreciated, as we attempt to limit the damage caused by the administrative exercise as much as possible.

Season ticket holders have until 11:59pm on Thursday 30th January to secure their own seat before all seats become available on general sale.

Tickets for our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fifth Round tie at home to Hearts are on sale to season ticket holders at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. The St Mirren Ticket Office is open between 10am-2pm. 

General sale will open at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. at 10am on Friday 31st January.

St Mirren vs Heart of Midlothian
Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fifth Round
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Monday 10th February 2025
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Live on BBC Scotland

Ticket prices are as follows:

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

Book Hospitality 

Hospitality packages are now available for our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fifth Round tie against Hearts.

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

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Kieran Offord has left the club to join Linfield on a permanent deal subject to international clearance. 

The forward moves to the NIFL Premiership side for an undisclosed six figure fee. St Mirren will also benefit from further adds on and a future sell-on fee.

Kieran’s St Mirren contract was due to expire in the summer with the club offering the 20-year-old a new deal. However, with Kieran able to explore his options beyond the summer, the club also accepted two bids from NIFL Premiership sides. Kieran has now chosen to move on to Linfield.

The forward came through the St Mirren Youth Academy and made his first team debut as a 17-year-old in a 0-0 draw against Celtic in the William Hill Premiership back in December 2021. He featured a further 13 times for the Saints as well as loan spells with Alloa Athletic, Edinburgh City and Stirling Albion.

In June 2024, Kieran would join NIFL Premiership side Crusaders on loan where he impressed with 14 goals in 26 appearances for the Crues.

Everyone at St Mirren Football Club would like to thank Kieran for his contributions during his time at the club and wish him the very best of luck in his future.

St Mirren U18s secured their place in the last four of the Scottish Youth Cup after a penalty shoot-out victory over Queen's Park at Lochinch Sports Pavilion. 

Grant Tamosevicius saved two from the spot, while Lyle Hunter, Owen Carey and Struan Thompson all scored to ensure a 3-2 victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time. 

Queen's had the better of the early chances with Tamosevicius making a good block at his near post on 20 minutes.

But it was young Saints who would hit the front when Evan Mooney opened the scoring from the penalty spot. The forward, who had gone close just a few minutes before with a strike that was pushed away by the Queen's Park goalkeeper, was fouled in the box. The referee showed no hesitation in awarded the penalty and Mooney tucked it away to put the Buddies ahead on 34 minutes.

Queen's Park drew level three minutes before the interval when their number two scored from close range. 

Saints stepped up the pace heading into the final portion of the match. A good ball across the face from Mooney found Theo McCormick, but the forward was under pressure from an opposing defender and he didn't get enough purchase on the effort which allowed the Queen's Park goalkeeper to gather comfortably. 

Mooney almost turned provider on the 87 minute when another similar ball across from the right found Thompson who had nipped in at the near post. He got a touch on it that looked like it would be enough to score the goal that sent Saints through, only for the Queen's Park stopper to turn behind. Carrick McEvoy came agonisingly close to an injury-time winner when he cracked a powerful effort off the bar. 

Penalties would be required with Tamosevicius saving Queen's Park's first spot-kick. McEvoy also saw his penalty saved by the Spiders' goalkeeper. Lyle Hunter would level it at 1-1 after Queen's Park went ahead in the shoot-out.

Tamosevicius saved again which allowed Owen Carey to put Saints 2-1 ahead after three penalties each. Queen's Park netted their fourth penalty with Thompson firing home with aplomb to keep Saints' advantage. That would turn out to be the winning spot-kick after Queen's Park fifth and final penalty rattled off the bar.

Full-Time: Queen's Park U18s 1-1 St Mirren U18s (St Mirren win 3-2 on penalties)

St Mirren U18s celebrate penalty shoot-out win (Image: Allan Picken)

St Mirren: Tamosevicius, Hutchison, McEvoy, Carey (c), Penman, Hunter, Turner (Stoddart 55), Falconer, Mooney, McCormick, Farquhar (Thompson 46)

St Mirren returned to winning ways in the William Hill Premiership in emphatic fashion with a brilliant win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie. 

Toyosi Olusanya opened the scoring early before Mikael Mandron's brace saw Saints win 3-0 in the Granite City.

Stephen Robinson's men hit the front with just seven minutes of the clock when Olusanya capitalised on a Dons defensive error. Slobodan Rubezic attempted to deal with Richard Taylor's ball over the top, but he nodded beyond goalkeeper Ross Doohan had raced off his line. That allowed Olusanya to run on to the loose ball and knock into the empty net.

Zach Hemming had to be called upon five minutes later to deny Aberdeen a quick response. The Saints stopper was down well to push away a low driving strike from Jeppe Okkels before blocking Pape Gueye on the follow up.

Saints added a second 10 minutes before the interval. Olusanya showed brilliant pace and strength as he outmuscled and drove away from Rubezic. His pick out was perfect for Mandron who slotted low into the bottom corner to double our advantage. 

Goalscorers Mikael Mandron and Toyosi Olusanya celebrate (Image: John Millar)

Both sides made a change at the break with Greg Kiltie replacing captain Mark O'Hara, while Ante Palaversa was introduced by the hosts in place of Sivert Heltne Nilsen. Palaversa came close to pulling one back for the hosts inside a minute of the restart. Alexander Jensen's cross was headed out by Richard Taylor, but fell to Palaversa who drilled just over the bar from around 16 yards out. 

Pape Gueye headed just wide on 52 minutes as Aberdeen continued to pressure as they searched for route back. The forward rose the highest to meet Okkels' cross from the left, but sent the effort by the right-hand post. 

Aberdeen made their third change of the game on 55 minutes when they brought Kevin Nisbet on in place of Leighton Clarkson. He was inches away from reducing the Dons' deficit five minutes after his introduction when his free-kick from 25 yards clipped the bar. 

Olusanya could have had his second of the afternoon a few minutes later when Kiltie's header found the goalscorer in space. He attempted the spectacular with an overhead kick but couldn't connect. 

With 20 minutes remaining, Hemming was called into action again with the Saints stopper making a wonderful reaction save to turn away Nisbet's close-range effort.

Despite pressure from Aberdeen, it was Saints who would add a third. It was a stunning hit from Mandron as he made his way on to a long ball over the top from Alex Gogic. The forward took it first time and lashed beyond Doohan from 20 yards in what will definitely be a goal of the season contender to put the seal on a memorable win on the road. 

Full-Time: Aberdeen 0-3 St Mirren

St Mirren: Hemming, Fraser, Gogic, Taylor, Penman (Bwomono 26), Phillips, Boyd-Munce (Smyth 72), O'Hara (c) (Kiltie 46), Tanser, Olusanya (Mooney 80), Mandron (Oseni 80)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Kenny, John, Scott

Aberdeen: Doohan, Devlin, Tobers, Rubezic (Dorrington 40), Jensen, Heltne Nilsen (Palaversa 46), Shinnie, Keskinen, Clarkson (Nisbet 55), Okkels (Morris 70), Gueye (Duk 70)
Subs Not Used: Ritchie, MacKenzie, Boyd, Ambrose

Referee: Chris Graham
Assistant Referee: David Dunne
Assistant Referee: Colin Drummond
Fourth Official: Iain Snedden
VAR: Greg Aitken

Attendance: 15,829

Tickets for our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fifth Round tie at home to Hearts will go on sale to season ticket holders at 10am on Monday 27th January at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Season ticket holders will have until 11:59pm on Thursday 30th January to secure their own seat before all seats become available on general sale. General sale will open at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at 10am on Friday 31st January.

Saints host the Jambos at The SMiSA Stadium on Monday 10th February with a 7:45pm kick-off. 

St Mirren vs Heart of Midlothian
Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fifth Round
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Monday 10th February 2025
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Live on BBC Scotland

Ticket prices are as follows:

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

Book Hospitality 

Hospitality packages are now available for our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Fifth Round tie against Hearts.

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

St Mirren are back in William Hill Premiership action on Saturday as we travel to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen in league duty.

Aberdeen vs St Mirren
William Hill Premiership
Venue: Pittodrie Stadium
Date: Saturday 25th January 2025
Kick-off: 3pm

Aberdeen Ticket Info

Tickets for our William Hill Premiership match away to Aberdeen will be available to purchase until 10am on Saturday at the St Mirren Ticket Office. Pre-purchased tickets will be available for collection until 11am. 

Ticket Prices

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There will be no sales of tickets at Pittodrie on matchday.

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

• Turnstiles will open at 2pm
• Kiosks accept contactless and cash
• No smoking within stadium. E-cigarettes are permitted at the rear of the stand and must be away from any supporters.
• Flags should be within regulations and must have a fire certificate.
• No offensive or political flags will be allowed. All flags must be placed on spare seats as directed by the stewards and not over advertising hoardings.
• No balaclavas or face coverings will be allowed on entering or within the stadium.
• Refusal of entry/ejection will occur if face coverings are seen.
• No pyro.
• No bags bigger than A4 allowed.
• No surfing banners or telescopic poles allowed.
• Drum will be searched and must fit through turnstile.
• No alcohol to be taken into the stadium as per ground regulations.
• Searching will be in place.
• Any inebriated fans will not be allowed to enter the stadium.
• All fans should be mindful of any outstanding weather warnings and follow Police Scotland's advice where necessary. 

Other information

Please note the road closures surrounding Pittodrie Stadium, these are in place now and will remain in place over the weekend.

This is due to a recent fire on Merkland Road East and further concerns for Public safety that the incoming Storm may cause with building damage.

The SMiSA Stadium, St Mirren Ticket Office and Club Shop will all be closed tomorrow (Friday 24th January) due to the red weather warning issued by the Met Office. 

The St Mirren Ticket Office will now open on Saturday morning between 9am-11am for anyone wishing to collect tickets for Saturday's William Hill Premiership match away to Aberdeen. 

Lewis Jamieson has departed St Mirren Football Club to join USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC on a permanent deal, subject to international clearance. 

The St Mirren Youth Academy graduate's contract was due to expire this summer and the club would have been due training compensation. However, we have come to an agreement with Sacramento for an undisclosed fee including a significant sell on.

Coming through the ranks at Saints, Lewis made his St Mirren first-team debut away to Rangers in August 2020. All in, the 22-year-old would make 35 appearances for the Buddies, scoring one goal - a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Hibernian in the William Hill Premiership in November 2023.

The forward joined William Hill Championship side Raith Rovers on loan in August and now links up with former Rovers boss Neil Collins who took charge at Sacramento in December.

St Mirren Football Club thanks Lewis for his contributions during his time at the club and wish him all the best in his future.