Catch the action in the Scottish Championship on 01.05.2026 as ST Johnstone competes against Ayr Utd. ST Johnstone enters the match with a slight advantage, but Ayr Utd has shown they can perform under pressure. Our match preview delves into detailed analysis of team strategies, player forms, and key statistics. Make sure to consult our prediction to inform your betting this season.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST Johnstone | 35 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 66/25 | 74 |
| 2 | Partick | 35 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 52/35 | 65 |
| 3 | Arbroath | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 43/41 | 51 |
| 6 | Queen's Park | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 34/47 | 40 |
| 7 | Ayr Utd | 35 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 38/46 | 39 |
| 8 | Morton | 35 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 35/51 | 37 |
Key Player Statistics: Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone
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Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 28.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Challenge Cup | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 17.02.2026 | 3-3 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | ST Johnstone | 12.12.2025 | 2-4 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 04.10.2025 | 0-0 |
| League Cup | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 25.07.2023 | 1-2 |
| League Cup | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 23.07.2022 | 1-0 |
| FA Cup | Ayr Utd | ST Johnstone | 08.02.2020 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Airdrie United | Ayr Utd | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Ross County | Ayr Utd | 18.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Arbroath | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Dunfermline | 07.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Partick | 04.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Raith Rovers | Ayr Utd | 27.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Morton | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Queen's Park | Ayr Utd | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Ayr Utd | Queen's Park | 10.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Arbroath | Ayr Utd | 03.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Raith Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Championship | Dunfermline | ST Johnstone | 21.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Airdrie United | 11.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Championship | Arbroath | ST Johnstone | 04.04.2026 | 2-4 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Queen's Park | 28.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Partick | ST Johnstone | 20.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Ross County | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Morton | ST Johnstone | 07.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | ST Johnstone | Ayr Utd | 28.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Queen's Park | ST Johnstone | 24.02.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ayr Utd VS ST Johnstone
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone
This one feels different. Ayr United hosting the runaway Scottish Championship leaders ST Johnstone isn't just another mid-week fixture. It's a clash between a club fighting for survival in the top half and a team that looks unstoppable on their march back to the Premiership.
ST Johnstone sit nine points clear at the summit with 74 points from 35 games. That's not a title race anymore. That's a coronation in progress. They've scored 66 goals and conceded just 25 all season — a defensive record that makes them one of the most complete teams in the Scottish second tier in years.
Ayr, meanwhile, are seventh with 39 points, leaking goals at an alarming rate — 46 conceded this season. Don't be fooled by the home advantage narrative here. Somerset Park hasn't been a fortress lately. Their recent form reads as two consecutive away defeats, a home hammering from Dunfermline, and just one win in their last five league outings.
Here's what you need to watch for — ST Johnstone's form away from home is genuinely frightening. They put four past Arbroath on the road, silenced Dunfermline away, and beat Morton 2-0 at their place. They travel well. Very well.
The head-to-head record in this current Championship campaign is completely one-sided. Saints beat Ayr 3-1 back in February and won 4-2 at Somerset Park in December. That's seven goals scored and two conceded across two league meetings this season alone. That's a pattern, not a coincidence.
Now here's the surprising stat that jumps out at me. S. Mallan has contributed to both goals and assists despite playing only 11 matches — suggesting a player who delivers in concentrated bursts. If he starts today, watch for him to impact the game decisively rather than just drift through it.
Tactically, Ayr's high goals-against tally suggests vulnerability through the middle and on transitions. ST Johnstone have the pace and movement to exploit exactly that. Ikpeazu offers a physical aerial threat that will trouble any Championship backline on set pieces.
The odds have ST Johnstone at 1.88, and honestly? That looks like genuine value given their dominance in this exact fixture this season. The draw at 3.45 is tempting only if you believe Ayr can somehow rediscover their defensive shape overnight. I don't. My prediction: ST Johnstone win 3-1, with goals coming before half-time and Mallan involved directly in at least one of them.
This is a chance to watch champions-in-waiting do what they do best. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Holt | Scotland | 33 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| C. Main | England | 33 | Attacker | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| D. Thomas | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 59 kg |
| J. Bonnar | Scotland | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Griffith | Panama | 25 | Midfielder | 174 | 75 |
| U. Ikpeazu | Uganda | 31 | Attacker | 190 | 78 |
| R. McAlear | Scotland | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | 75 |
| C. Diabate | England | 24 | Defender | 186 | 84 |
| J. Wanner | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| A. Raymond | Trinidad and Tobago | 25 | Defender | 170 | 65 |
| K. Fotheringham | Scotland | 23 | Attacker | 169 | 66 |
| M. Kirk | Northern Ireland | 22 | Attacker | 183 | 66 |
| T. Steward | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Forrester | Scotland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Adama Sidibeh | Gambia | 27 | Attacker | 173 | n/a |
Ayr Utd vs ST Johnstone match odds
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