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
Key match information
St. Johnstone played Ross County in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
St. Johnstone: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Ross County: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
St. Johnstone scores 1.86 and concedes 0.79 goals per match. Ross County scores 0.86 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.42 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: St. Johnstone 46%, Ross County 36%. Over 2.5: St. Johnstone 54%, Ross County 43%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
St. Johnstone has higher xG: 1.84 vs 1.26. St. Johnstone: 15.5 shots per match, Ross County: 10.5.
Match halves
St. Johnstone: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.96. Ross County: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
St. Johnstone: 16-30 (14 goals). Ross County: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.42 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-2-0. Average goals 0.33, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
St. Johnstone is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - St. Johnstone · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.86 goals / match - St. Johnstone · 0.86 goals / match - Ross County
St. Johnstone is 90% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.79 goals / match - St. Johnstone · 1.5 goals / match - Ross County
St. Johnstone scores in 79% of matches (22 of 28 matches), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 of 28 matches).
Ross County scores in 54% of matches (15 of 28 matches), while St. Johnstone keeps a clean sheet in 50% (14 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - St. Johnstone
Over / Under - Ross County
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - St. Johnstone · 1.07 pts / match - Ross County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
St. Johnstone - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
St. Johnstone
Ross County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (3): St. Johnstone 1 - 2 - 0 Ross County. Average goals 0.33, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.