St. Johnstone - Falkirk

Forward Josh Fowler remains the focal point for St. Johnstone as they look to regain momentum at McDiarmid Park this 19 September 2026. The hosts enter this matchday 7 Premiership fixture following a narrow defeat to Celtic, though their recent 2-1 victory over Hibernian demonstrates their ability to find a result under pressure. With Jamie Gullan sidelined due to injury, the expected XI relies on the midfield trio of Josh Campbell, Jason Holt, and Joel Cotterill to dictate the tempo and provide service to Fowler and Taylor Steven.

Falkirk arrive in high spirits after securing an impressive 2-1 win against Heart of Midlothian earlier this week. While they have faced a challenging start to the campaign, the visitors have proven resilient in recent weeks, including a hard-fought draw against Dundee United. With Scott Bain expected to anchor the defense, Falkirk will look to disrupt the rhythm of their opponents in what promises to be a tightly contested affair.