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East Kilbride leads 3-0 but loses to St Mirren in cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:48 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

East Kilbride leads 3-0 but loses to St Mirren in cup match
Summary

East Kilbride led 3-0 against St Mirren during a Premier Sports Cup group-stage match on July 22, but ultimately lost after St Mirren came back to win. Coach Scott Allan attributed the loss to the team's part-time status and the physical strain from consecutive matches. This defeat means East Kilbride is eliminated from the competition, while St Mirren progresses as Group C winners, pending Dunfermline Athletic's outcome on Sunday. Allan expressed disappointment but noted the team's potential and the need for further squad development.

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  • •East Kilbride led 3-0 before St Mirren's comeback.
  • •The match took place on July 22.
  • •Scott Allan cited fatigue and lack of depth as factors in the loss.
  • •St Mirren will advance unless Dunfermline wins by three goals.
  • •East Kilbride has undergone significant squad changes this summer.
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  • 8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Being part-time caught up on East Kilbride - Allan
What they're saying
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Scott Allan believes being part-time caught up with his East Kilbride side as the Scottish League 2 champions lost to holders St Mirren despite having led 3-0 in their Premier Sports Cup group-stage tie on Tuesday. The victory means St Mirren will progress to the knock-out stage as Group C winners unless Dunfermline Athletic win by three goals when they visit Paisley on Sunday.

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