Loan Watch: 28/08/2023


We have a number of our players out on loan. Here's a look at how some of them got on at the weekend. 

Kieran Offord scored and assisted one to give Edinburgh City a 2-0 lead against Annan Athletic in cinch League One. But the Citizens couldn't hold on to their lead and fell to a 3-2 defeat at Galabank. 

There was another 90 minutes for Fraser Taylor in the NIFL Premiership as 10 man Ballymena United were beaten 2-0 by Glentoran. The 20-year-old has now made three starts in a tough beginning to the season for Ballymena in which they've faced last season's top three sides over the last three matches. 

Aiden Gilmartin missed out on East Kilbride's 4-2 win against Cowdenbeath in the Lowland League after picking up an injury in training. 

Ticket Info: Livingston v St Mirren (2nd Sep)


Tickets for our cinch Premiership match away to Livingston are on sale now. 

The Buddies travel to the Tony Macaroni Arena on Saturday 2nd September to face the Lions in league action. 

Saints supporters can buy tickets online now at THIS LINK and should select from sections N or P in the East Stand of the Tony Macaroni Arena. 

Livingston v St Mirren 
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Saturday 2nd September 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: The Tony Macaroni Arena


Livingston Ticket Info

Adults - £25
Concessions - £17
U16s - £10

Wheelchair/carer tickets are priced at £17 with carer free of charge if proof provided and these are only available at the St Mirren Ticket Office. Ambulant supporters must contact Livingston directly.


St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 840-6130.

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

Stephen Robinson praise for players after excellent performance


If you're a St Mirren fan, I'd like to think you're enjoying the football. The place was rocking today."

Manager Stephen Robinson was effusive in his praise of his side following today's 2-2 draw against Aberdeen.

Saints have to settle for a point after VAR drama


Saints had to settle for a point after a dramatic VAR-filled afternoon at The SMiSA Stadium. 

The Buddies had two goals disallowed and conceded a penalty in the 100th minute as Aberdeen snatched a point at death. Stephen Robinson took great pride in his team's performance as they dominated the proceedings, but just couldn't hold on to the three points.

The manager made one change to the side that defeated Motherwell in the Viaplay Cup last weekend with Toyosi Olusanya coming into the starting eleven in place of Mikael Mandron who dropped to the bench.  

After a bright start, The Buddies had the ball in the net on 22 minutes when Ryan Strain's deflected effort fell to the feet of Keanu Baccus who knocked beyond Kelle Roos in the Aberdeen goal. But the linesman flagged for offside and a quick VAR check confirmed the Australian midfielder was indeed offside. 

Keanu Baccus found the net in the first-half but the goal was disallowed for offside (Image: Jeff Holmes)

Saints were well on top and their best chance of the opening 45 came with just over 10 minutes of the half remaining when Roos made a wonderful save to tip Greg Kiltie's header over the bar. That came just two minutes after the Dutch goalkeeper saved another header from Olusanya. 

But Saints were hit with a sucker punch on 42 minutes when Aberdeen took the lead. Jonny Hayes' free-kick from the right evaded everyone and sneaked in at the back post to give the visitors the opener. 

Despite the first-half setback, Saints were right at it after the restart and thought they had drawn level when Kiltie knocked home from close range after Roos spilled Baccus' shot at the midfielder's feet. A lengthy VAR check ensued and the goal was disallowed with Olusanya seemingly offside during the phase of play.

Olusanya had a glorious chance to equalise just a few minutes later when he broke forward and strode clear of the Aberdeen defence from his own half. But as he bore down on goal, his effort was blocked by Roos. 

Saints were awarded a penalty just before the hour mark when Strain's cross came off the hand of Dons defender Angus MacDonald. VAR checked, but the penalty stood and Kiltie would get his goal as he sent Roos the wrong way to make it 1-1.

Greg Kiltie nets from the penalty spot to draw us level (Image: Allan Picken)

Stephen Robinson made two changes with 20 minutes to go as Alex Greive and Mikael Mandron replaced Kiltie and Olusanya. And the subs combined soon after their introduction to put us ahead. Mandron's brilliant driving run saw him pick out Greive with a wonderful pass through the Aberdeen defence. The New Zealand forward made his way into the box and slammed into the near post to give Saints a well deserved lead. 

Even though eight minutes were added it looked like the Buddies would see the game out, only for VAR to intervene yet again. This time Alex Gogic was penalised for a handball in the box. Bojan Miovski stepped up and scored despite seeming to take two touches. The protestations from the Saints players fell on deaf ears as we had to settle for just a point that keeps us joint top of the cinch Premiership after matchday three. 

Full-Time: St Mirren 2-2 Aberdeen

St Mirren: Hemming, Fraser, Gogic, R.Taylor, Strain, Baccus, Boyd-Munce (Bolton 81), Tanser, Kiltie (Greive 70), Olusanya (Mandron 70), McMenamin (Flynn 87)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Dunne, Small, Jamieson, Nahmani 

Aberdeen: Roos, Rubezic, MacDonald, MacKenzie (Jensen 56), Devlin, Clarkson, Shinnie (c), Hayes (McGarry 52), Polvara (McGrath 56), Miovski, Duk (Morris 77)
Subs Not Used: Doohan, Barron, Sokler, Duncan, Dadia

Referee: John Beaton
Assistant Referee: Douglas Ross
Assistant Referee: Ross Nelson
Fourth Official: Stewart Luke
VAR: Euan Anderson

Attendance: 7,492 

Thierry Small returns to Saints on season-long loan


St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the loan signing of Thierry Small on loan until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old returns to the Buddies from English Championship side Southampton having already had a loan spell at Saints from January until the end of last season. 

Thierry made 15 appearances during his time at Saints last season and rejoins Stephen Robinson's squad on a season-long loan.

The manager admitted the wing-back was someone the club had been keen to bring back this season.

He told stmirren.com: "Thierry is someone we've chased all summer.

We got glimpses of his potential last season: his pace, his energy and his quality. We're hoping for more that again.

"We know him as a person. We know his strengths and weaknesses. He's a still a young kid and we aim to keep developing him, but certainly I feel he'll be a big asset for the squad.

"We've only had one in at left-back and left wing-back which has meant moving others around and out of their best positions for cover.

"Scott Tanser has been excellent for me, but Thierry brings real competition in that area and he can also play in at right wing-back and can play further up the pitch. In a tight squad, Thierry gives me a multitude of options."

Luke Kenny to go on loan to Cliftonville


St Mirren Youth Academy graduate Luke Kenny will join Cliftonville on loan until the end of the season subject to clearance.

Luke will link up Jim Magilton's NIFL Premiership title hopefuls as he looks to continue his footballing development.

The 19-year-old defender made his Saints debut as a substitute in our win against Cowdenbeath in the Viaplay Cup before a further sub appearance in our victory over Forfar Athletic at The SMiSA Stadium.

He becomes the second Saints Youth Academy graduate to make the temporary move to the NIFL Premiership, with teammate Fraser Taylor gaining valuable playing time at Ballymena United. 

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "It's a super move for Luke. Cliftonville are a really good side managed by a top manager in Jim Magilton.

"He'll drive Luke's standards and it's a fantastic opportunity to get game time at a really good standard. We're really looking forward to seeing how he progresses."

We wish Luke the best of luck in his time with Cliftonville. Saints retain the option to recall the 19-year-old in January. 

Help a Buddie | RAMH service user


The first Help a Buddie tickets of the new season have been handed out for Sunday’s match against Aberdeen.

Tickets were handed to lifelong Buddie Andrew, a service user of RAMH (Recovery Across Mental Health). RAMH is a Scottish registered charity based in Paisley, supporting approximately 7000 people a year across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire in their recovery from mental ill health. They promote recovery from mental ill health, and empower people to build independent, fulfilled lives.

Andrew will now get the opportunity to watch the Saints take on Aberdeen thanks to the generosity of the St Mirren support.

Help a Buddie was launched last season as supporters bought and donated match tickets with the aim of giving some of the most vulnerable and at need in our community the chance to attend matches at The SMiSA Stadium where they may not have previously had the opportunity.

To donate a Help a Buddie ticket please click HERE. If you would like to nominate a worthwhile individual/cause then please fill in this short form.

Matchday Info: St Mirren v Aberdeen (Sun 27th Aug)


St Mirren are back to cinch Premiership action as we play host to Aberdeen at The SMiSA Stadium on Sunday.

St Mirren vs Aberdeen
cinch Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Sunday 27th August 2023
Kick-off: 3pm

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

Referee: John Beaton
Assistant Referee: Douglas Ross
Assistant Referee: Ross Nelson
Fourth Official: Stewart Luke 
VAR: Euan Anderson
Assistant VAR: Gary Hilland


Match Details

The game kicks-off at 3pm and season tickets are valid for Sunday's match. Full instructions on how to download and use the Future Ticketing digital app can be found HERE.  

Turnstiles will open to supporters from 2pm. Supporters are advised to arrive early to avoid delays as the match is anticipated to be busy. 

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on Saturday between 11am-1pm and between 11am until just after kick-off on Sunday. 

The match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale (subject to availability) UNTIL KICK-OFF. Tickets are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at stmirren.com/matchtickets

The fastest and easiest way to buy tickets for the home end is online at stmirren.com/matchtickets. Tickets will also be available in the West Stand Ticket booth which will be open from 1:30pm.

Aberdeen have sold out their allocation of tickets. 

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


Live Streaming

PPV passes are also available at a cost of £12.99 at ppv.stmirren.com.

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can also watch the match live as part of their subscription. UK subscribers to St Mirren TV can listen to live audio coverage.

50/50 

50/50 half-time tickets are on sale ahead of Sunday's match.

Grab the winning feeling with tickets costing just £1 each with no limit on the amount of tickets you can purchase. To enter, simply click this link to purchase.

The draw will be made during the half-time interval on Sunday with the first prize winner receiving 50% of net proceeds. The second prize winner will receive a signed home shirt. Entries close at 3pm on Sunday 27th August.


Matchday Entertainment

Join in with all the fun with our matchday entertainment at The SMiSA Stadium. 

Between 1pm and 3pm on Sunday (weather permitting) we will have a range of activities behind the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand for children of all ages and plenty for the big kids to get involved in as well. It’s not just for home fans as away fans are also more than welcome to join in.

The best bit is that all activities are FREE of charge and funded by the club and SMiSA so get down early to be part of all the fun! 

  • Bouncy Castle
  • Pillow Bashing
  • Football Darts
  • 50ft inflatable obstacle course
  • Target football
  • Basketball
  • Facepainting
  • Highland Dancing

 Ticket Information

  • Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Main Stand (Regular Seats)
    Adult £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s.

    ** – 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 £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s.

    ** – 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 £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    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, wheelchair users and U18s. 

    ** – 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 £26
    Concessions* £16
    Child (under 12) £6
    Wheelchair User** £16
    Carer Free

    * 65+, full-time student, wheelchair users and U18s. 

    ** – 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).


Car Parking

Please note that seasonal car park passes have now sold out. 

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 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.

Season ticket card update


Season ticket holders that ordered and have not received their physical season ticket card, providing they were ordered during the first or second batch (ordered before 31st July), should contact the ticket office by 31st August to register it as lost.

On 1st September the club will be placing our final order for physical cards which include cards lost in the post and any final sales of season tickets. Season tickets will still be on sale throughout September, but these will be via the Future Ticketing Digital App or email ticket as the option for physical card will have passed. 

We will strive to allocate all physical cards in the third batch by the Hearts match on Saturday September 23rd. This will be dependent on delivery of cards to the club.

We will update further when we have received these cards. 

Up Next: St Mirren v Aberdeen (27th Aug)


Saints return to league duty on Sunday as the Buddies host Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.

Stephen Robinson's men booked their place in the last eight of the Viaplay Cup with a 1-0 win over Motherwell at The SMiSA Stadium on Saturday. Caolan Boyd-Munce's goal made it six wins on the spin for the Buddies and set up a quarter-final clash with Hibernian at Easter Road next month. 

Saints have won both cinch Premiership matches so far this season, defeating Hibernian (3-2) and Dundee (2-1) to sit second in the league. 

Aberdeen have picked up a point from their first two league matches having drawn their opening day fixture away to Livingston (0-0) and losing at home to Celtic (1-3). The Dons also progressed to the last eight of the Viaplay Cup with a 2-1 win away to Stirling Albion on Friday night. 

Barry Robson's side come into Sunday's match on the back of their Europa League Play-Off match away to BK Häcken. The Dons face the Swedish side in Gothenburg on Thursday night. 

Match Details

St Mirren v Aberdeen
Competition: cinch Premiership 
Date: Sunday 27th August 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Ticket Info

Season tickets are valid for Sunday's match. Season tickets are still available to buy ONLINE and at the St Mirren Ticket Office. 

Non-season ticket holders can buy home end tickets at stmirren.com/matchtickets or at the St Mirren Ticket Office, subject to availability. Aberdeen have sold out their allocation of tickets. 

PPV passes are also available at a cost of £12.99 at ppv.stmirren.com. International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live as part of their subscription.

50/50 online half-time draw tickets are available now. Our previous winner took home £370 so to be in with a chance of winning buy your tickets from just £1 HERE.

Previous 

Saints won two and lost two of our four matches against Aberdeen last season. 

The Buddies faced the Dons only once at The SMiSA Stadium last season with a Kelle Roos own goal, a Mark O'Hara penalty and a Greg Kiltie goal giving us a 3-1 win on Christmas Eve. 

Saints faced three trips to Pittodrie in the cinch Premiership last season and also managed a 3-1 win in the Granite City back in February. The Dons won the other two by 4-1 in August 2022 and 3-0 in May 2023. 

Mark O'Hara netted from the penalty spot in our 3-1 win against Aberdeen at The SMiSA Stadium last season (Image: Allan Picken)

The officials

John Beaton is the referee on Sunday and he's assisted by Douglas Ross and Ross Nelson. Stewart Luke is the fourth official. 

Euan Anderson is the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and he's assisted by Gary Hilland. 

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