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St. Johnstone wins thriller; Rangers struggles in Scottish Premiership opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

St. Johnstone wins thriller; Rangers struggles in Scottish Premiership opener

Summary

The Scottish Premiership kicked off over the weekend with St. Johnstone claiming a dramatic 4-3 victory over Kilmarnock. Dundee United and Rangers played to a 1-1 draw, with Rangers equalizing after going behind. St. Mirren secured a 2-0 win against Falkirk, while Aberdeen came from behind to defeat Hearts 2-1 in injury time. Celtic edged past Dundee FC with a 1-0 win, thanks to a goal from Benjamin Nygren. The league's opening matches set the tone for an exciting season ahead.

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•St. Johnstone defeats Kilmarnock 4-3 in a thrilling match.
•Rangers draw 1-1 with Dundee United, struggling offensively.
•Aberdeen wins 2-1 against Hearts with late goals.
•Celtic starts season with a narrow 1-0 win over Dundee FC.

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The Scottish Premiership season got underway this weekend, with St. Johnstone making headlines as they got off to the perfect start with a 4-3 win over Kilmarnock upon their return to the top flight. ...
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