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St Johnstone eliminated from League Cup after stoppage-time equaliser

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

St Johnstone eliminated from League Cup after stoppage-time equaliser
Summary

St Johnstone exited the Premier Sports Cup after a stoppage-time equaliser from East Fife on July 25. St Johnstone needed a victory to advance but finished third in their group behind Inverness Caledonian Thistle and East Fife. Dundee United progressed after Montrose lost 2-0 to Spartans, failing to secure a needed draw for advancement. Other group winners include Aberdeen and Kilmarnock, while Stenhousemuir and Partick Thistle also moved on as best-placed runners-up. The final group winner and best runner-up will be decided on Sunday.

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  • •St Johnstone finished third in Group B
  • •East Fife scored late equaliser against St Johnstone
  • •Dundee United advanced after Montrose's loss
  • •Aberdeen, Ayr United, Kilmarnock also won their groups
  • •Final group decisions set for Sunday
Latest Updates
  • 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up
  • 5:15 PMBBC Sport — St Johnstone crash out as Dundee Utd squeeze through - League Cup round-up
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St Johnstone crash out the Premier Sports Cup thanks to East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but Premiership rivals Dundee United squeeze through after Montrose blow their chance.

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St Johnstone crash out the Premier Sports Cup thanks to East Fife's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but Premiership rivals Dundee United squeeze through after Montrose blow their chance.

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