St Johnstone edges Kilmarnock 4-3 in Premiership opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
St Johnstone secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Kilmarnock in their first Premiership match on August 2, 2026. Head coach Simo Valakari commended the team's resilience, noting their ability to recover from being down 3-2. Valakari emphasized the importance of the win for the club's momentum this season and the contributions from the entire squad. As St Johnstone adjusts to life in the Premiership, Valakari acknowledged areas for improvement but expressed confidence in the team's capabilities.
- •St Johnstone played Kilmarnock in their first Premiership game.
- •The match featured a comeback from St Johnstone after trailing 3-2.
- •Simo Valakari highlighted the players' persistence and teamwork.
- •Valakari noted the importance of the three points for the season.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — St Johnstone 4-3 Kilmarnock: What Valakari said
"It was a big day for the club, to see the Championship flag and play our first Premiership game in front of our fans. It was important to win today because those three points will stay with us until the end of the season.
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