St Johnstone v Hibernian: top-half push meets away-day momentum | OneFootball

St Johnstone host Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership at McDiarmid Park on Sunday, 6 September 2026, with seventh facing eighth and both chasing the top half.

St Johnstone are eighth on four points, while Hibernian are seventh with six. The visitors have won both league games on the road, and the hosts' only victory so far came at home in a 4-3 opener against Kilmarnock. The visitors also won the most recent meeting 3-0 in March 2025.

The Hibees arrive off a 3-1 derby defeat to Hearts but had stitched together back to back away wins at Rangers and Dundee. St Johnstone drew 1-1 at Dundee last time after narrow losses to St Mirren and Hearts, having kicked off the campaign with that seven-goal thriller.

On the ball, St Johnstone average 54% possession and deliver plenty from wide areas, with 73 open-play crosses at 15.07% accuracy. By contrast, Hibs average 46% possession but are more efficient from the flanks with 26.67% cross accuracy. Routes to goal could hinge on finishers: Martin Boyle and Callum Wright have two league goals each for the visitors, while Josh Fowler leads the hosts with two and Jamie Gullan has supplied two assists. From the spot, Hibs have converted two penalties this season, while St Johnstone missed their only attempt.

A home win would take St Johnstone to seven points and could lift them towards the top half. The Hibees would move to nine with victory and could climb into the top half, keeping them in touch with the early European chasing pack.