St Johnstone and Motherwell secure victories in opening matches
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
St Johnstone and Motherwell both achieved victories in their opening matches of the Scottish Premiership on August 2, 2026. St Johnstone triumphed in a thrilling contest against Kilmarnock, while Motherwell secured a win at Easter Road. The matches showcased strong performances as teams kicked off their league campaigns. Following these results, both teams will aim to build on their successful starts in future fixtures.
- •St Johnstone wins against Kilmarnock in a seven-goal match.
- •Motherwell claims victory at Easter Road in their season opener.
- •Both teams start their Scottish Premiership campaigns with wins.
- 6:17 PMBBC Football — Goals galore as Motherwell and St Johnstone start with wins
"The new season continues with St Johnstone and Motherwell winning their opening matches.
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