Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/01
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Friday, 1 May at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Saint Johnstone
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- 28 Feb 2026 Saint Johnstone 3 - 1 Ayr United L
- 17 Feb 2026 Saint Johnstone 3 - 3 Ayr United D
- 12 Dec 2025 Ayr United 2 - 4 Saint Johnstone L
- 04 Oct 2025 Saint Johnstone 0 - 0 Ayr United D
- 25 Jul 2023 Saint Johnstone 1 - 2 Ayr United W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Partick Thistle FC
|
46 | 23 | 14 | 9 | +19 | 83 | D W W D W |
| 2 |
Saint Johnstone
|
33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | +37 | 68 | W D D W W |
| 3 |
Raith Rovers
|
41 | 15 | 13 | 13 | +13 | 58 | L W L W W |
| 4 |
Dunfermline Athletic
|
40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | +5 | 54 | W D W W L |
| 5 |
Ayr United
|
43 | 11 | 18 | 14 | -11 | 51 | L L D L W |
| 6 |
Greenock Morton
|
42 | 12 | 14 | 16 | -13 | 50 | L W W L L |
| 7 |
Airdrie United
|
44 | 12 | 13 | 19 | -9 | 49 | L D L W L |
| 8 |
Arbroath
|
33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 47 | D W L L L |
| 9 |
Queen's Park
|
41 | 9 | 14 | 18 | -29 | 41 | W D L D W |
| 10 |
Ross County
|
35 | 6 | 11 | 18 | -27 | 29 | L D L L L |
| 11 |
Livingston
|
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +17 | 26 | L W W D W |
| 12 |
Falkirk
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +9 | 13 | W D L L W |
| 13 |
Hamilton Academical
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 | W W D L L |
| 14 |
Cove Rangers
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | D W L D |
| 15 |
Queen of South
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | D L |
| 16 |
Stenhousemuir
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:45.
Match preview
Ayr United host Saint Johnstone in the Scottish Championship on Friday, 1 May 2026 at 18:45. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Ayr United sit 5th in the Scottish Championship table with 51 points from 43 matches (11W · 18D · 14L). Saint Johnstone are 2nd with 68 points from 33 matches (19W · 11D · 3L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Scottish Championship hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 8 times on record. Ayr United have won 2, Saint Johnstone have won 4 and 2 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone — frequently asked
When is Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone played?
Kick-off is in the Scottish Championship.
Where is Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone played?
Ayr United host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Friday, 1 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Ayr United vs Saint Johnstone part of?
The Scottish Championship in Scotland. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Scottish Championship
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Scottish Championship hub, or jump to the full Scotland football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Ayr United and Saint Johnstone for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.