Decisive figure from the spot lifts St Mirren past St Johnstone | OneFootball

Killian Phillips converted a penalty in the 73rd minute to give St Mirren a 1-0 win over St Johnstone. He leads the Scottish Premiership scoring with three this season.

Samuel Ramos drew the foul to win the spot kick (72.). Phillips then sent the penalty into the bottom left, breaking a tight game open.

Late on, the midfielder almost added an assist, sliding in Jake Young whose shot was saved in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time.

He finished with three tackles, five possession regains and 13 successful final third passes, a blend of bite and control that kept St Johnstone pinned when it mattered.

Operating between the lines, Phillips repeatedly offered the pass forward and the press after loss, ensuring St Mirren controlled key phases once in front.

St Mirren sit first in the Premiership after two matches. St Johnstone visit Hearts next in the Premiership, while St Mirren visit Rangers in the Scottish League Cup next.