St Johnstone have won after conceding the opening goal in the Premiership for the first time since 26 October 2024 against Dundee (eight games without a win). Motherwell have lost after scoring the opening goal in the Premiership for the first time since 25 February 2024 against Celtic (13 games without defeat).

Despite Motherwell leading for 85 minutes they managed to lose 2-1 to St Johnstone following a late collapse.

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell: "It feels worse because it's the next one, it feels worse because you're in the lead in the game.

Simo Valakari is hoping the paperwork for Jonathan Svedberg's move to St Johnstone squad is completed in time for the Swedish midfielder to play. Defender Daniels Balodis - having left Latvian side FK RFS - will have to wait for his move to be sealed.