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St Johnstone edges Kilmarnock 4-3 in thrilling Premiership opener

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:55 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

St Johnstone edges Kilmarnock 4-3 in thrilling Premiership opener
Summary

St Johnstone secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Kilmarnock in their Premiership opener on August 2. The match featured seven goals, with the lead changing hands twice. Initially, St Johnstone took the lead through Josh Fowler, but Kilmarnock fought back to go ahead 3-2. Simo Valakari's bold substitutions led to two late goals for St Johnstone, sealing the match. The victory puts St Johnstone in a positive position after their promotion, despite prior concerns about the team.

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  • •St Johnstone scores four goals in the season opener
  • •Kilmarnock initially leads 3-2 after a comeback
  • •Simo Valakari makes key substitutions late in the match
  • •The game is praised as a potential contender for match of the season
  • •Both teams had contrasting performances from the previous season
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  • 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Game of the season in Premiership's opening weekend?
  • 7:55 PMBBC Sport — Game of the season in Premiership's opening weekend?
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Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer "noise" to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.

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Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer "noise" to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.

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