St Johnstone finishes third in League Cup group after draw with East Fife

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

St Johnstone finishes third in League Cup group after draw with East Fife

Summary

St Johnstone drew 1-1 with East Fife on July 27 during the League Cup group stage. The match ended in a penalty shootout, where East Fife secured a bonus point. This result leaves St Johnstone third in Group F with seven points, failing to qualify for the last 16. Manager Simo Valakari's team, reliant on loan signings, faced criticism for their performance, although former assistant manager Iain Docherty noted they controlled much of the game. The situation raises questions about the timing of the League Cup group stages for teams like St Johnstone.

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By the Numbers

•St Johnstone draws 1-1 with East Fife, ends League Cup campaign
•St Johnstone finishes third in Group F with seven points
•East Fife takes a bonus point in the penalty shootout
•Simo Valakari's squad criticized for performance quality
•Iain Docherty argues teams are not yet ready for competition

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Does the League Cup group stage come too early in the season for teams like St Johnstone? Simo Valakari's side were one of two Premiership sides, Falkirk were the other, that failed to progress to the last 16 of the League Cup. St Johnstone finished third in Group F with seven points after their 1-1 draw with East Fife, which Dick Campbell's side snagged a bonus point in after winning the shootout.
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