Dundee 1-2 St Johnstone: Analysis
Despite being denied the chance to manage his team from the sidelines, Simo Valakari's energy and enthusiasm since arriving in Scotland has brought intrigue about whether he can breathe life into St Johnstone's season. It did not appear to be the case in the first half, which was joyless from both sides and in particular for the Saints defence which gifted Dundee the opener. But after the break St Johnstone's sharpness and intensity lifted instantly, and pacy strikers Adama Sidibeh and Benjamin Kimpioka got into the game. Both fashioned chances in the box before the goals eventually came, with Carey scoring a trademark goal and the wily Nicky Clark popping up with the crucial moment.
Dundee 1-2 St Johnstone: Have your say
St Johnstone battled back to earn a Scottish Premiership victory against Dundee after a dramatic finish to Simo Valakari's first game in charge. How significant was that late goal from Nicky Clark? Were you impressed with Saints at Dens Park? Let us know your thoughts here.
Dundee v St Johnstone: Pick of the stats
Dundee have won their last two league meetings with St Johnstone, last winning three in a row against the Perth side in the top flight in April 2002 under Ivano Bonetti. St Johnstone are winless in six Scottish Premiership meetings with Dundee (D3 L3), this after winning five in a row against the Dark Blues beforehand.
St Johnstone v Ross County: Team news
Croatian centre-half Bozo Mikulic is still waiting on a work permit after signing for St Johnstone, who remain without Uche Ikpeazu (knee) and Sam McClelland (Achilles). Ross County defender Will Nightingale faces more than two months out following knee surgery. George Harmon (ankle) and Ricki Lamie (Achilles) remain out while Max Sheaf has had a setback in his recovery from a thigh problem.
St Johnstone v Ross County: Pick of the stats
St Johnstone are unbeaten in four league meetings with Ross County (W2 D2), winning as many of those four (2) as their previous 15 against the Staggies beforehand (W2 D8 L5). Ross County have only lost one of their last five league trips to St Johnstone (W2 D2), going down 1-0 in November 2023.
St Johnstone 3-0 Ross County: Have your say
Don Cowie said his side, "let the fans down today" following the 3-0 defeat to St Johnstone. Were you part of the travelling support or did you take in the game elsewhere? Either way, we want to hear from you. Give us your thoughts on the game here.
Dundee v St Johnstone: Team news
Dundee midfielder Mo Sylla returns from suspension while Jordan McGhee and Scott Fraser will be assessed. Joe Shaughnessy is making good progress from a long-term knee injury. St Johnstone will again be without Cammy MacPherson, Uche Ikpeazu (knee) and Sam McClelland (Achilles), while Croatian centre-half Bozo Mikulic is still waiting on a work permit.