Stephen Robinson admitted St Mirren weren't at their best but was happy to see his side go through to the Fifth Round of Scottish Cup

St Mirren secured their place in the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup after a penalty shoot-out win over Dundee. 

It wasn't a pretty spectacle with the two sides playing out a stalemate 120 minutes that had to be decided from 12 yards. Trevor Carson was the hero for Saints - saving all three of Dundee's spot-kicks to send us into the hat for the next round. 

Marcus Fraser returned from suspension and Mark O'Hara was back in the starting eleven after recovering from the injury he suffered at Tynecastle last Friday. They came in for Joe Shaughnessy and Ethan Erhahon. 

The game suffered a significant early delay when Dundee's Tyler French had to be stretchered off after a collision with Alex Gogic. The Dark Blues defender received treatment on the park for over five minutes before being replaced by Max Anderson. 

There was little in the game during the opening 25 minutes with the best of it for Saints being Ryan Strain and Mark O'Hara having efforts from distance held by Dundee goalkeeper Adam Legzdins. Strain had another opportunity when he whipped a free-kick just over on 27 minutes on the left-side around 20 yards out after Jonah Ayunga had been felled. 

Dundee's best chance came on 35 minutes when Jordan McGhee headed just wide from a corner after Scott Tanser had make a good challenge to deny Max Anderson. The visitors were forced into another change just before half-time with Cammy Kerr going down injured and having to be replaced by Lyall Cameron. 

The Dark Blues would come closest to a first-half goal with substitute Cameron denied by a brilliant Carson save. The Saints goalkeeper was down well to turn away Cameron's half volley from inside the box. 

Stephen Robinson responded to the first-half by making two changes at the interval with Ethan Erhahon and Alex Greive introduced in place of Declan Gallagher and Jonah Ayunga. Greg Kiltie also entered the fray for Keanu Baccus on 58 minutes. The changes looked to have given Saints a bit more life and Greive had the ball in the net just before the hour mark but was denied by the linesman's offside flag. 

But in truth the second-half was playing out much like the first with very little quality in front of goal. Ex-Saint Alex Jakubiak fired over after doing well to turn the St Mirren defence, while Cameron probably should have given the visitors the lead on 72 minutes when he got on the end of a Josh Mulligan cut-back. The Dundee substitute turned and shot, but it came off a Saints defender which took the sting out of it for Carson to gather. 

After finishing goalless after 90 another 30 minutes of extra-time was required to find a winner with replays scrapped in this season's Scottish Cup.

Saints almost took the lead immediately after the extra-time restart. Legzdins couldn't hold Gogic's first effort and the Cypriot tried to prod over the line but couldn't thanks to some last-ditch defending from Ashcroft. It came back out to O'Hara whose strike was blocked. 

Carson made a big save to keep it level 10 minutes into extra-time with the goalkeeper down well to push away Kwame Thomas' header. 

30 minutes of extra-time couldn't separate the sides and we headed to penalties. 

Eamonn Brophy stepped up first for St Mirren but had his attempt saved by Legzdins. Thankfully, Carson saved from Zak Rudden which allowed O'Hara to put us ahead with his spot-kick. Carson saved again from Thomas and Greive put us 2-0 in front. Cameron was the third Dundee player to have his penalty saved by Carson which allowed Kiltie to score the winning penalty. 

Greg Kiltie scores the winning penalty (Image: Allan Picken)

Full-Time: St Mirren 0-0 Dundee (St Mirren win 3-0 on penalties)

St Mirren: Carson, Fraser, Gallagher (Erhahon 46), Dunne, Strain (Shaughnessy 106), Baccus (Kiltie 58), O'Hara (c), Gogic, Tanser (Flynn 98), Ayunga (Greive 46), Main (Brophy 82)
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, R.Taylor, Offord

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr (Cameron 42), Ashcroft, Sweeney (c), Marshall, McGhee (Robertson 95), French (Anderson 12), Mulligan, McCowan (Rudden 90), McMullan (Sheridan 65), Jakubiak (Thomas 65)
Subs Not Used: Sharp

Referee: Colin Steven
Assistant Referee: Gordon Crawford
Assistant Referee: David Doig

Attendance: 4,254

"While we have embarked on the recruitment of a Financial Accountant for the Club, we are delighted that Alan Quinn has agreed to help us in developing our financial control and reporting while we progress this.

"Alan is well know and highly respected around the Club, having been a key member of the SMISA Board for a number of number of years. We really appreciate Alan’s help in this area."

The St Mirren Board

Kieran Offord has been recalled from his loan spell with Alloa Athletic. 

A highly-rated prospect, we are pleased to welcome Kieran back and he could go into tomorrow's squad against Dundee subject to clearance. 

The 18-year-old made three appearances for Saints earlier this season before joining the Wasps on loan in September to gain more valuable playing time to aid his football development.

Kieran scored four goals during his time at Brian Rice's side and earned international recognition with Scotland at U19 level. 

St Mirren are in Scottish Cup action this weekend with Stephen Robinson's side hosting Dundee in the Fourth Round.  

St Mirren vs Dundee
Scottish Cup Fourth Round
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 21st January 2023
Kick-off: 3pm

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

Referee: Colin Steven
Assistant Referee: David Doig
Assistant Referee: Gordon Crawford

As the match is not televised there will be no fourth official. VAR will also not be in operation at this match. 

Match Details

The game kicks-off at 3pm.

Season tickets are not valid for Saturday's match and your season ticket card won't be activated for this match. Full ticket info can be found HERE.

If you have purchased online you will have received an email with your e-ticket which can be printed off or used on your mobile device and scanned at the turnstiles.  

The turnstiles will open to supporters from 2pm. The St Mirren Ticket Office is open between 11am until just after kick-off. 

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.

Dundee supporters can buy tickets for Saturday's match online at stmirren.com/awaysupporters.shtml

Live Streaming

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live as part of their subscription. UK subscribers to St Mirren TV can listen to live audio coverage. PPV is not available for Scottish Cup ties. 

Please note that this match will be a one-camera operation.

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

Car Parking

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

St Mirren travel to Pittodrie at the start of February to take on Aberdeen in cinch Premiership action.

Tickets are on sale now at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online - available for collection or postage.

The club has received an allocation of around 600 tickets for this match.

Aberdeen v St Mirren 
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Venue: Pittodrie Stadium

Aberdeen Ticket Info

Adults - £26
Over 65 - £20
Over 75 - £16
Youth* - £16
Under 18 - £12
Under 12 - £6

*18-21

There are four wheelchair & PA pairs available. These are priced at £12 for the wheelchair user, with the PA ticket free of charge. These are only available at the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Ambulant tickets are charged at the age-appropriate rate and can be issued with a free PA ticket should the supporter require it. 

Tickets for this match are only available at the St Mirren Ticket Office. There will be no sale of tickets at Pittodrie. 

The posted delivery option online will be available up until 10am on Friday 27th January 2023, after this point all sales must be collected from St Mirren Ticket Office by 2pm on Wednesday 1st February. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our small busy team at St Mirren FC.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, committed and qualified accountant to play a key role in managing the club’s finances as efficiently and effectively as possible.

The role will include responsibility for overseeing St Mirren’s financial stability and growth and providing strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met.

Click HERE to download the job outline. 

To apply please email your CV with a cover letter to Keith Lasley, Chief Operating Officer – keith.lasley@stmirren.com by the closing date of Friday 3rd February 2023 at 5pm. 

It's Scottish Cup action for St Mirren this weekend as we play host to cinch Championship side Dundee in the Fourth Round. 

The Buddies have reached the Quarter-Final and Semi-Final of the competition over the last two seasons. Last season, Saints defeated Ayr United and Kelty Hearts in the Fourth and Fifth Rounds before bowing out of the cup after a 4-2 loss to Hearts at Tynecastle in the last eight. 

Saints go into Saturday's match following a 4-0 loss to Celtic at Celtic Park in the cinch Premiership. 

Dundee reached the Fourth Round of the Scottish Cup with a 6-2 win over Airdrieonians at the Kilmac Stadium after extra-time in November. The Dark Blues also reached the Quarter-Final of the competition last season - exiting with a 3-0 defeat to Rangers at home. 

Gary Bowyer's side haven't been in action since a 1-1 draw away to Raith Rovers on 6th January. The Dee were due to face Partick Thistle in league action and Dunfermline Athletic in the SPFL Trust trophy. But poor weather conditions, leading to an unplayable surface at the Kilmac Stadium, saw both matches postponed. 

Dundee currently in third place in the cinch Championship - five points adrift of league leaders Queen's Park. 

Match Details

St Mirren v Dundee
Competition: Scottish Cup
Date: Saturday 21st January 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Ticket Info

Tickets for Saturday's match are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. Season tickets are not valid for this season. Please click HERE for all the ticket info. 

The match will be streamed live on St Mirren TV for international subscribers, while UK based subscribers can listen to live audio. Please note that this will be a one-camera operation. PPV is not available for Scottish Cup ties. 

Previous

The Buddies last faced Dundee in the Scottish Cup in January 2017 at Dens Park. Despite sitting bottom of the Championship at the time, Saints shocked the then top-flight Dark Blues with a 2-0 victory in Dundee courtesy of goals from John Sutton and Jack Baird.

Saints won two, drew one and lost one of our four encounters against Dundee in the cinch Premiership last season. Alex Greive and Curtis Main were on the scoresheet ina 2-0 win for Saints in the last meeting between the two sides back in May 2022. 

John Sutton celebrates after putting Saints ahead the last time we faced Dundee in the Scottish Cup (Image: Allan Picken)

The officials

Colin Steven is the referee on Saturday and he'll be assisted by Gordon Crawford and David Doig. 

As the match is not televised there will be no fourth official. VAR will also not be in operation at this match. 

The manager admitted that his side weren't at their best following a defeat to Celtic in the cinch Premiership. 

St Mirren were beaten 4-0 by league leaders Celtic at Celtic Park. 

Liel Abada and Kyogo Furuhashi goals had the hosts 2-0 up at the interval with Kyogo adding a third in the second-half before a late David Turnbull strike rounded off the match. 

Manager Stephen Robinson made four changes to the side that lost narrowly at Tynecastle on Friday. Charles Dunne and Ethan Erhahon returned from suspension, while Ryan Strain and Jonah Ayunga also came into the starting 11. Richard Taylor, Mark O'Hara, Ryan Flynn and Alex Greive dropped out.

It was Saints who had the ball in the net first when Curtis Main found his way on to an Alex Gogic header to flick beyond Joe Hart, but the linesman's flag was raised. A VAR check confirmed the forward was marginally offside.  

Celtic took the lead on 15 minutes when Abada opened the scoring. A corner from the right was met by the head of Carl Starfelt whose header was beaten away by Saints goalkeeper Trevor Carson. It landed at Yuki Kobayashi's feet and he then cracked the post before it was eventually smashed home by Abada. 

The Buddies reacted well to going behind and almost drew level just two minutes later but for a wonderful save from ex-England international Joe Hart. Jonah Ayunga - making his first start of 2023 - drove inside from the right and fired towards the far corner only for the Celtic goalkeeper to get a hand on it to push behind. Ayunga was then gifted the ball by Starfelt a few minutes later but had his effort from 20 yards blocked by Kobayashi. 

Celtic doubled their lead on 35 minutes when Kyogo broke the offside trap to meet a pass from Reo Hatate and the Japanese forward lifted the ball over Carson to make it 2-0. It was subject to a quick VAR check to determine whether the striker had been offside but the goal stood. The hosts could have added a third moments later when a ball from the right was almost turned home at the back post by Jota, but he somehow knocked wide from just a few yards out with Saints two behind going into half-time.

The hosts added a third eight minutes after the restart when Kyogo got in between the Saints defence to meet a low cross from Matt O'Riley and knocked beyond Carson. It was initially flagged as offside but a VAR check saw the goal given. 

Stephen Robinson made a triple substitution just after the hour mark with Richard Taylor, Greg Kiltie and Alex Greive replacing Charles Dunne, Keanu Baccus and Jonah Ayunga.

Declan Gallagher wasn't far away from pulling a goal back on 65 minutes when he rose highest to meet a Strain cross but his header came off the cross bar and went over with Hart at full-stretch. 

Celtic thought they had made it 4-0 with a little over 15 minutes remaining when Kyogo charged forward and laid it on a plate for substitute James Forrest to knock home from just a few yards. The offside flag was raised and VAR confirmed it was indeed offside. 

The hosts would add a fourth with substitute David Turnbull firing home from 25 yards in the final few minutes to round off the game for Celtic. Saints did almost grab a consolation a minute later, but Gogic's volley was well clawed away by Hart. 

Attention now turns to the Scottish Cup with Saints hosting Dundee at the SMiSA Stadium on Saturday. 

Full-Time: Celtic 4-0 St Mirren

St Mirren: Carson, Gallagher, Shaughnessy (c), Dunne (R.Taylor 61), Strain (Flynn 84), Baccus (Kiltie 61), Erhahon, Gogic, Tanser, Ayunga (Greive 61), Main
Subs Not Used: Urminsky, Kenny, F.Taylor, Olusanya, Brophy

Celtic: Hart, Johnston, Kobayashi, Starfelt, Juranovic, O'Riley (Turnbull 70), McGregor (c), Hatate (Mooy 70), Abada (Forrest 70), Jota (Haksabanovic 79), Kyogo (Maeda 79)
Subs Not Used: Bain, Welsh, Ralston, Iwata

Referee: Steven McLean
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Assistant Referee: Graham McNeillie 
Fourth Official: Iain Snedden
VAR: Andrew Dallas
Assistant VAR: Sean Carr