{"id":185313,"date":"2026-08-10T10:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/?p=185313"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:04:49","slug":"killian-phillips-penalty-earns-st-mirren-victory-over-st-johnstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/2026\/08\/10\/killian-phillips-penalty-earns-st-mirren-victory-over-st-johnstone\/","title":{"rendered":"Killian Phillips penalty earns St Mirren victory over St Johnstone"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n \"\"08-08-2026 15:00<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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MatchDay 2<\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The SMISA Stadium (St Mirren Park)<\/a><\/span><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"St.<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n \n St. Mirren<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n \"St.<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n \n St. Johnstone<\/a> <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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1 - 0<\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>
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Player statistic<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
1st half<\/div>\n \n\n \n \n
Marcus Fraser<\/a><\/td>\n\n \"Yellow<\/td>\n \n 6' <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td> <\/tr>\n
Ryan Carr<\/a><\/td>\n\n \"Yellow<\/td>\n \n 29' <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>
2nd half<\/div>\n \n\n \n \n \n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 49' <\/td>\n \"Missed<\/td>\n Jamie Gullan<\/a><\/td> <\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n\n  <\/td>\n \n 63' <\/td>\n \"Yellow<\/td>\n Jamie Gullan<\/a><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Killian Phillips<\/a><\/td>\n\n \"Penalty\"<\/td>\n \n 73' <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>\n\n
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\n Match statistic <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 11<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Fouls<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 8<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 52<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 48<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 13<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 9<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Shots in goal<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Shots off goal<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 4<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Blocked shots<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 3<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n Corners<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\n 2<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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St Mirren maintained their perfect start to the Scottish Premiership season as Killian Phillips’ second-half penalty secured a 1-0 victory over St Johnstone in Paisley.<\/p>\n

The sides went into Saturday’s match occupying the top two places in the table, with the winner knowing they would finish the day at the summit.<\/p>\n

The first half was a tight affair, with both teams playing some good football but creating few clear chances.<\/p>\n

St Mirren had the first real opportunity after 25 minutes when Samuel Ramos headed towards goal from close range. St Johnstone goalkeeper Toby Steward produced a save to turn the effort onto the crossbar and keep the game goalless.<\/p>\n

St Johnstone were handed a major opportunity to take the lead shortly after the restart.<\/p>\n

Alex Gogi\u0107 was penalised for handball following a challenge with Sam Stanton inside the St Mirren penalty area.<\/p>\n

Referee Ross Hardie initially allowed play to continue before being advised by VAR official John Beaton to review the incident on the pitchside monitor.<\/p>\n

After looking at the incident again, Hardie awarded St Johnstone a penalty.<\/p>\n

Jamie Gullan stepped up in the 49th minute, but St Mirren’s new goalkeeper Jacob Chapman dived to save his low effort and keep the score at 0-0.<\/p>\n

With the match looking increasingly likely to finish goalless, St Mirren were awarded a penalty of their own in the 72nd minute.<\/p>\n

Declan John played the ball forward into the penalty area, where Ramos was brought down by Steward as the goalkeeper came off his line.<\/p>\n

The decision was checked by VAR and upheld, with Killian Phillips converting from the spot in the 73rd minute to give St Mirren a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n

Both sides continued to push during the closing stages and there were chances at either end, but St Mirren held on to take all three points.<\/p>\n

The result leaves St Mirren with six points from their opening two league matches. Celtic also have six points and sit top on goal difference following their 5-1 victory at Kilmarnock on Sunday.<\/p>\n

St Johnstone are sixth with three points after two matches.<\/p>\n

St Mirren’s scheduled league trip to Rangers on Saturday, 22nd August has been postponed due to European fixtures. St Johnstone’s home match against Celtic on the same day has also been postponed.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Johnstone keeper can’t save Killian Phillips’ penalty to make it 1-0<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren’s Alex Gogic and St Johnstone keeper Toby Stewart challenge for the ball<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren new signing Luke Thomas, who joined from Bristol Rovers, runs at the St Johnstone defence<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren’s Jake Young has a shot at goal<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren’s Ryan Carr plays a forward pass<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren’s Paul Niso, on loan from Rangers, evades a tackle<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren’s Samuel Ramos runs at the St Johnstone defence<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren’s Killian Phillips holds off St Johnstone’s Zach Mitchell<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto: St Mirren keeper Jacob Chapman saves a penalty from St Johnstone’s Jamie Gullan<\/strong>
\nPhoto Credit: Hugh McMillan \/ Renfrewshire News<\/p>\n

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