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St Mirren secures milestone win for McLeish over Falkirk in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:48 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

St Mirren secures milestone win for McLeish over Falkirk in season opener

Summary

St Mirren began the season with a 2-0 victory over Falkirk in their opener on August 4, 2026. The win marks a significant moment for newly appointed manager Craig McLeish, who has faced skepticism following his promotion. The match featured goalkeeper Jacob Chapman maintaining a clean sheet and a standout performance by Eseosa Sule. St Mirren's management hopes this victory will kickstart their campaign positively as they look forward to facing St Johnstone in their next match.

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Status Watch

•St Mirren defeated Falkirk 2-0 in season opener.
•Craig McLeish's appointment has faced scrutiny from fans.
•Jacob Chapman kept a clean sheet in goal.
•Eseosa Sule showcased attacking potential with several chances.
•St Mirren will host St Johnstone in their next match.

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11:48 AMYahoo Sports — A milestone win for McLeish amid early-season pessimism

What they're saying

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St Mirren's summer has been loud and unrelenting, following on from our loud and unrelenting spring. Dating back to the departure of Stephen Robinson and interim promotion of Craig McLeish, a healthy percentage of the conversation around the Saints has been emotive and, particularly when this arrangement was made permanent, furious. Are we stable enough to go all in on a rookie manager?
— Yahoo Sports

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