St. Johnstone vs Ross County: match statistics
St. Johnstone exhibit a significantly higher level of form and class compared to Ross County. The hosts sit 1st in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins to just 3 defeats, while the visitors are placed 9th with a negative goal difference (-13 in away matches). St. Johnstone show dominance at home: a 57% win rate, an average of 2.07 goals scored, and only 0.71 conceded per match, with a 50% clean sheet rate. Ross County perform very poorly on the road - only a 14% win rate, failing to score in as many as 57% of their matches, and an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game. The difference in playing quality is also confirmed by xG metrics: hosts 1.94 vs 0.84, visitors 1.06 vs 1.39. Form over the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (2 wins, 3 draws, unbeaten), while Ross County have managed only 1 win and suffered 2 defeats.
St. Johnstone vs Ross County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Johnstone played against Ross County in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
St. Johnstone has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Ross County has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Johnstone scores 1.86 goals per game and allows 0.79. Ross County scores 0.86 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of St. Johnstone's games and 36% of Ross County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 43%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Johnstone has the higher season xG average, 1.84 to 1.26 per game. St. Johnstone takes 15.5 shots per game, while Ross County takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Johnstone leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Ross County leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Johnstone's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (14 goals). For Ross County, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
St. Johnstone exhibit a significantly higher level of form and class compared to Ross County. The hosts sit 1st in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins to just 3 defeats, while the visitors are placed 9th with a negative goal difference (-13 in away matches). St. Johnstone show dominance at home: a 57% win rate, an average of 2.07 goals scored, and only 0.71 conceded per match, with a 50% clean sheet rate. Ross County perform very poorly on the road - only a 14% win rate, failing to score in as many as 57% of their matches, and an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game. The difference in playing quality is also confirmed by xG metrics: hosts 1.94 vs 0.84, visitors 1.06 vs 1.39. Form over the last 5 matches also favors the hosts (2 wins, 3 draws, unbeaten), while Ross County have managed only 1 win and suffered 2 defeats.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| St. Johnstone | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
St. Johnstone is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 1 pts / game - Ross County
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
St. Johnstone is 116% better for: goals scored per game.
1.86 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 0.86 goals / game - Ross County
St. Johnstone is 90% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.79 goals / game - St. Johnstone · 1.5 goals / game - Ross County
St. Johnstone scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 meczów), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 meczów).
Ross County scores in 54% of games (15 of 28 meczów), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 50% (14 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - St. Johnstone
Over / Under - Ross County
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
St. Johnstone is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.68 pts / game - St. Johnstone · 1.07 pts / game - Ross County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (14 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
St. Johnstone
Ross County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| St. Johnstone | Liga | Ross County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.64 | 2.42 | • 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 49% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 32% | • 32% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from St. Johnstone's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses against Ross County. Games average 0.33 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Johnstone vs Ross County?
The Championship match finished St. Johnstone 1:0 Ross County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between St. Johnstone and Ross County?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches St. Johnstone won 1, Ross County won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 0.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before St. Johnstone vs Ross County?
St. Johnstone score 1.86 goals per game on average and Ross County 0.86. The Championship average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of St. Johnstone's matches and 36% of Ross County's.
What form are St. Johnstone and Ross County in?
Over the last 5 games St. Johnstone have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Ross County 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Johnstone vs Ross County?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.