Ayr United and St. Johnstone face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Scottish Championship season. The game takes place at Somerset Park on Friday, 01/05/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
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Ayr United preview
Ayr United comes into the match having played 35 games in the Scottish Championship so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 15 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.11 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 15 draws, and 13 losses.
Ayr United's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Scottish Championship, averaging 1.09 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.11.
The offence system of Ayr United is led by Mark McKenzie as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marco Rus, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.31 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.
The Saints preview
On the other hand, St. Johnstone comes into the match having played 35 games in the Scottish Championship so far. They have recorded 21 wins, 11 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.11 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 11 draws, and 4 losses.
St. Johnstone's attack has scored 67 goals during this period. Out of this total, 66 goals were scored in the Scottish Championship, averaging 1.89 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.86.
The offence system of St. Johnstone is led by Joshua McPake as the top scorer of the season. The scottish forward has scored 16 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, James Gullan, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 0.75.
Head to head: Ayr United vs St. Johnstone
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ayr United
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Home | W L D L L |
0.8 |
| Away | L L L D D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 24% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.24 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1.24 | 1.39 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 59% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 18% | 28% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 35% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 41% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.34 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.19 | 1.29 |
St. Johnstone
Scotland - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 61% | 59% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 2.06 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 39% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 54% | 56% | 53% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 22% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 50% | 59% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.89 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
0.83 | 0.76 | 0.91 |
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