St. Johnstone 1-2 Cove Rangers
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Cove Rangers won: St. Johnstone 1-2 Cove Rangers in the Scottish Cup (Round 3) on Sat, 29 Nov 2025 at McDiarmid Park. St. Johnstone goals: Uche Ikpeazu 24'. Cove Rangers goals: Mitchell Megginson 74', Adam Emslie 100'. Possession: 62%-38%.
Match report
Cove Rangers beat St. Johnstone 2-1
Cove Rangers came from behind to beat St. Johnstone 2-1 away from home at McDiarmid Park on Saturday 29 November in the Scottish Cup.
Uche Ikpeazu put St. Johnstone ahead on 24' (1-0), Mitchell Megginson levelled for Cove Rangers on 74' (1-1) and Adam Emslie restored Cove Rangers' lead on 100' (1-2).
Adam Emslie's 100' strike proved decisive.
St. Johnstone had 62%% of the ball, shots were 28-18 (13-9 on target).
Match stats
| St. Johnstone | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Big Chances Created | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 18 | 2 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Attacks | 146 | 74 |
| Free Kicks | 11 | 12 |
| Total Shots | 28 | 18 |
| Shots On Target | 13 | 9 |
| Shots Off Target | 11 | 8 |
| Shots Blocked | 4 | 1 |
| Throw-Ins | 31 | 14 |
| Goal Kicks | 11 | 9 |
Lineups
St. Johnstone (4-2-3-1): Toby Steward, Liam Smith, Cheick Diabaté, Jack Baird, Reghan Tumilty, Sven Sprangler, Reece McAlear, Joshua McPake, James Gullan, Stevie Mallan, Uche Ikpeazu
Cove Rangers (5-4-1): Robbie Mutch, Liam Parker, M. Doyle, J. Eguaibor, R. Harrington, Layton Bisland, A. Emslie, Blair Yule, Lewis O'Donnell, Reuben McAllister, M. Megginson
Key events
- 24' · Goal · Uche Ikpeazu (St. Johnstone)
- 74' · Goal · Mitchell Megginson (Cove Rangers)
- 100' · Goal · Adam Emslie (Cove Rangers)
All-time head-to-head
56 league meetings since 1997: St. Johnstone 6, draws 8, Cove Rangers 42.
Questions
Who won St. Johnstone vs Cove Rangers?
Cove Rangers won, 1-2 (Scottish Cup) on Sat, 29 Nov 2025.
When and where is St. Johnstone vs Cove Rangers?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025, 15:00 UTC at McDiarmid Park, Scottish Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between St. Johnstone and Cove Rangers?
In 56 league meetings since 1997: St. Johnstone 6 wins, 8 draws, Cove Rangers 42 wins (goals 38-120).