St Mirren are set to face Falkirk in the Premiership opener on Saturday, 1 August 2026 at The Falkirk Stadium. The visitors have been free-scoring in the League Cup, hitting four goals in victories against Dumbarton, Cove Rangers, East Kilbride, and Arbroath. However, they have also lost 1-0 to Dunfermline Athletic and 3-1 to Hearts.
What's at stake for St Mirren?
A win for St Mirren would put three points on the board on matchday one. The visitors have been in good form, with a recent 2-game winning run. They have also been scoring goals, with 27 scored this season and 48 conceded (-21 goal difference).
Why it matters for St Mirren
St Mirren are currently 40 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race. A win would be a crucial start to the season, but a loss could put them under pressure early on.
What comes next?
After the match, St Mirren are set to host St Johnstone on Saturday, 8 August 2026. The visitors will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Partick on 25 May 2026.
Recent form
St Mirren have been in good form, with a recent 2-game winning run. Their recent form is 2W-3D-0L (WWDDD, most recent first). They have also been scoring goals, with 27 scored this season and 48 conceded (-21 goal difference).
League standing
St Mirren finished 10th in the Premiership last season, with 30 points from 33 games. They have a tight head-to-head record with Falkirk, winning both league trips to The Falkirk Stadium 2-1 last season, while Falkirk claimed a 2-0 victory away in January.
Midfield options
Midfield options for Falkirk include Aidan Nesbitt and Craig Sibbald, while St Mirren have Keanu Baccus and Stephen Mallan available. A win for St Mirren would put three points on the board on matchday one, but a loss could put them under pressure early on.
