St. Johnstone 2-1 Dunfermline
Updated
St. Johnstone won: St. Johnstone 2-1 Dunfermline in the Scottish Championship (Round 7) on Fri, 19 Sept 2025 at McDiarmid Park, Perth. St. Johnstone goals: Kai Fotheringham 51', Joshua McPake 83'. Dunfermline goals: Rory MacLeod 43'. Possession: 53-47.
Match report
St. Johnstone beat Dunfermline 2-1
St. Johnstone came from behind to beat Dunfermline 2-1 at McDiarmid Park on Friday 19 September in the Scottish Championship.
Rory MacLeod put Dunfermline ahead on 43' (0-1), Kai Fotheringham levelled for St. Johnstone on 51' (1-1) and Joshua McPake restored St. Johnstone's lead on 83' (2-1).
St. Johnstone had 53% of the ball, shots were 8-7 (7-4 on target).
Attendance: 6,232. Referee: Matthew McDermid.
Match stats
| St. Johnstone | Dunfermline | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Total shots | 8 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Corners | 13 | 4 |
Lineups
St. Johnstone (4-5-1): Toby Steward, Adam Forrester, Cheick Diabate, Jack Baird, Matty Foulds, Kai Fotheringham, Jonathan Svedberg, Reece McAlear, Jason Holt, Joshua McPake, Adama Sidibeh
Dunfermline (3-4-1-2): Mason Munn, Kyle Benedictus, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Ewan Otoo, Shea Kearney, Alfons Amade, Charlie Gilmour, Robbie Fraser, Jefferson Caceres, Zak Rudden, Rory MacLeod
Key events
- 34' · Substitution · Andy Tod for Zak Rudden (Dunfermline)
- 35' · Yellow card · Rory MacLeod (Dunfermline)
- 43' · Goal · Rory MacLeod (Dunfermline)
- 46' · Substitution · Jannik Wanner for Jonathan Svedberg (St. Johnstone)
- 51' · Goal · Kai Fotheringham (St. Johnstone)
- 61' · Substitution · Uche Ikpeazu for Adama Sidibeh (St. Johnstone)
- 61' · Substitution · Jamie Gullan for Kai Fotheringham (St. Johnstone)
- 70' · Substitution · Kane Ritchie-Hosler for Alfons Amade (Dunfermline)
- 70' · Substitution · Tashan Oakley-Boothe for Rory MacLeod (Dunfermline)
- 74' · Substitution · Morgan Boyes for Matty Foulds (St. Johnstone)
- 83' · Goal · Joshua McPake (St. Johnstone)
- 83' · Yellow card · Andy Tod (Dunfermline)
- 88' · Substitution · Sven Sprangler for Joshua McPake (St. Johnstone)
- 88' · Substitution · Christopher Kane for Jefferson Caceres (Dunfermline)
- 88' · Substitution · Josh Cooper for Robbie Fraser (Dunfermline)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Jason Holt (St. Johnstone)
All-time head-to-head
38 league meetings since 1994: St. Johnstone 10, draws 16, Dunfermline 12.
Questions
Who won St. Johnstone vs Dunfermline?
St. Johnstone won, 2-1 (Scottish Championship) on Fri, 19 Sept 2025.
When and where is St. Johnstone vs Dunfermline?
Fri, 19 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at McDiarmid Park, Perth, Scottish Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between St. Johnstone and Dunfermline?
In 38 league meetings since 1994: St. Johnstone 10 wins, 16 draws, Dunfermline 12 wins (goals 38-42).