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Falkirk hosts St Mirren for opening Premiership match

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Falkirk hosts St Mirren for opening Premiership match

Summary

Falkirk and St Mirren face off in the opening match of the Scottish Premiership season. St Mirren recorded the fewest goals last season but has a strong away record against Falkirk recently, winning five of their last seven encounters at Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk struggled in their previous season, losing their final three league games. As the match progresses, both teams aim to start the season on a positive note, with St Mirren looking to avoid an opening day loss for a second consecutive year.

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By the Numbers

•St Mirren scored only 30 goals last season, the least in the league.
•Falkirk lost three straight to close last season.
•St Mirren won five of their last seven at Falkirk Stadium.
•Falkirk has only two wins in their last 12 matches against St Mirren.

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What they're saying

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Last season, St Mirren's Scottish Premiership games had just 85 goals (30 for, 55 against), the fewest of any side. St Mirren lost their opening league game of last season 1-0 at Celtic Park but have not lost on the opening day in back-to-back Premiership campaigns since 2013-14/2014-15. St Mirren have won five of their last seven top-flight away games at Falkirk Stadium (losing just once) – including both last season.
— Yahoo Sports

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