St Mirren's Impressive Start to the Season

St Mirren's Craig McLeish's side has made a strong start to the season, winning their Premiership opener with a 2-0 victory over Falkirk. The team has also won three of their four League Cup group stage games, scoring 12 goals in the process and securing a place in the next round as they look to defend their title.

What's behind St Mirren's impressive start?

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari thinks St Mirren have gone "under the radar" this season. He has been impressed with what he's seen so far, praising their tough and vertical style of play. "I've been very impressed," he said. "How I see the situation, they had a very difficult last season. They survived through the play-offs. They have been able to work on their game. I can see what they try to do.

Why St Mirren's start matters for the team

St Mirren's impressive start to the season has caught the attention of their fans and opponents alike. With a strong team and a clear identity, they are building up momentum and looking to make a push for the top of the table. "They brought in good footballers but they still have this, how would you call it, the old DNA of St Mirren, that they are very, very tough," Valakari said.

What comes next for St Mirren?

St Mirren's next match is against Partick, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak. With a strong team and a clear identity, they are building up momentum and looking to make a push for the top of the table. "They have Premiership experience there, but the biggest thing is, no one expected anything from them and that's why they're going a little bit under the radar," Valakari said.

St Mirren's current league standing is 10th in the Premiership, with 30 points from 33 games. They have scored 27 goals and conceded 48, with a goal difference of -21. They are 40 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Their recent form has been 2W-3D-0L, with their last result being a 1-0 win over Partick on May 25, 2026. They are currently on a 2-game winning run. Keanu Baccus and Ryan Mullen are currently sidelined due to injury.