Phillips double sets St Mirren early pace | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: St Mirren beat Falkirk 2-0 at the Falkirk Stadium. Killian Phillips put the visitors ahead in the 11th minute, turning in Henry Fieldson's cross. After the restart, Ben Parkinson had an equaliser ruled out by VAR (70.), a key moment as the hosts pushed. The Bairns posted 57.9% possession and 10 attempts but hit the target only once. St Mirren sit top after matchday one and host St Johnstone next, while The Bairns visit Motherwell.

Player of the Match: Killian Phillips decided the contest with a brace, adding a late second and finishing with five attempts and four on target to lead St Mirren's attack.

Stat of the Match: The Bairns produced just one shot on target from 10 attempts, highlighting control without cutting edge.

Three Things We Learned: Phillips now leads the Scottish Premiership scoring with two. A VAR check denied a home equaliser for The Bairns, which proved a pivotal swing. St Mirren's back line stood firm, recording 47 clearances under pressure.