Team News: St Mirren v Partick Thistle

Stephen Robinson has named his starting lineup for tonight's Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-final at home to Partick Thistle. 

The manager has made two changes to the side that faced Dundee United on Tuesday night. Declan John and Jake Young come in from the start in place of Scott Tanser and Roland Idowu. Young starts after scoring his first Saints goal during the week. 

A place in the last four at Hampden is up for grabs and kick-off is at 7:30pm.

St Mirren: George, Fraser, Gogic, Freckleton, Richardson, Phillips, Baccus, O'Hara (c), John, Nlundulu, Young
Subs: Mullen, King, Tanser, Donnelly, Devaney, Campbell, Idowu, Calvin, Etete

Partick Thistle: Clarke, McPherson, Ashcroft, O'Reilly, Reading, Crawford, Stanway, Letsosa, Watt, Samuel, Fitzpatrick
Subs: Budinauckas, Logan, Turner, Diack, McBeth, Dolan, Gray

Referee: David Dickinson
VAR: Greg Aitken

IWD 2026 // The Women of St Mirren FC

On International Women's Day, we want to thank the women who are integral to our club, and to highlight the hard work that they undertake behind the scenes, supporting St Mirren FC.

Today, we are shining a spotlight on the women working both as part of our operational team, and our volunteers.

Lynsey McLean - General Manager

Lynsey manages the coordination and oversight of day-to-day operations of the club, including match days. Lynsey works closely with all departments in the club from front of house services to marketing to compliance to stadium management, ensuring the club operations are managed efficiently, fulfilling our strategic aims.

Lynsey McLean

Eilidh McKerry - Financial Accountant

Eilidh, our Financial Accountant, supports the management and board with accountancy including budgets, audits and other financial requirements within the club. Eilidh attends each match with her sons, rarely missing a game, supporting the team when they are playing on the pitch, and off the pitch with her accounting and financial responsibilities. 

Eilidh McKerry

Vicki Gilzean - Football Administrator

Vicki, our Football Administrator, works closely with the first team to support them leading up to each game and on match days. Her role includes administrative and wellbeing support, ensuring the players and management can focus on the game ahead.

Vicki Gilzean

Kirsty Millard - Ticket Office Coordinator

Kirsty, one of our Ticket Office Coordinators, has responsibility is to support the fan experience. Helping fans in the ticket office on matchdays and welcoming visitors in reception and supporting hospitality through the week, Kirsty is fundamental to ensuring our supporters are at the forefront of the club.

Kirsty Millard

Linda Connelly - Volunteer

Linda Connelly and Jeanette Hampsey are two of our invaluable volunteers. Lifelong St Mirren fans, they are at every match cheering the team on, but it is the dedication to their roles within the volunteer squad that supports the club in ensuing the stadium is maintained to the high standard all fans enjoy and experience on match day. Without their dedication, this would not be achievable. 

Linda Connelly

Karin Pointon - Supporter Liaison Officer

Karin, our SLO works closely with our supporters and club operations to ensure that there is a voice between the club and fans. Karin attends pre match meetings and is a visible support on match days to both fans and the staff in the club. 

Karin Pointon

Jen Ross - Events and Sales Coordinator

Jen, our Events and Sales Coordinator, has responsibility for hosting Club 1877 on match days, and communicating and supporting members in the lead up to matches. Jen supports the commercial team to attract sponsorship, manage event enquiries and bookings, and to deliver an exceptional customer service and experiences to our fans and our clients. 

Jen Ross

St Mirren FC celebrates International Women's Day 2026

On International Women's Day, we want to thank the women who are integral to our club, and to highlight the hard work that they undertake behind the scenes, supporting St Mirren FC.

Today, we will be shining a spotlight on the women working both as part of our operational team, and our volunteers.

Lynsey McLean, General Manager at St Mirren, said: "International Women's Day is a day to celebrate women across the world and their incredible achievements.

At St Mirren FC we want to recognise and shine a spotlight on the women who work hard behind the scenes in the club across various operations, in the lead up to, and during match days.

"Being a role model for the future generation of women in football is something that I take personal pride in and will continue to champion."

This year's theme is Give To Gain and emphasises the power of mutuality and support. It encourages people, organisations and communities to give opportunities and support women. When women thrive, we all rise. Contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

Keith Lasley, Chief Operating Officer at St Mirren, said: "We are proud to celebrate International Women's Day and champion the women of St Mirren FC.

"Today is an opportunity for all of us to recognise the hard work and dedication of those who contribute so much to our club."

Matchday Info: St Mirren v Partick Thistle (8th Mar)

St Mirren host Partick Thistle under The SMiSA Stadium lights in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup. 

Saints are at home to the Championship side on Sunday night with the opportunity of a trip to Hampden and a place in the last four up for grabs.

St Mirren vs Partick Thistle
Scottish Gas Scottish Cup
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Sunday 8th March 2026
Kick-off: 7:30pm
Live on BBC Scotland

The match day officials for Sunday's match are as follows:

Referee: David Dickinson
Assistant Referee: Calum Spence
Assistant Referee: Chris Rae
VAR: Greg Aitken


Match Details

The game kicks-off at 7:30pm and tickets for the match are available to buy at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. Season tickets are not valid for this match. 

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on Saturday between 10am-1pm and on matchday from 4pm until just after kick-off (7:30pm).

The match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale UNTIL KICK-OFF (subject to availability). Tickets are currently only available to supporters pre-registered on the St Mirren ticket database. 

Partick Thistle have sold out of their allocation of tickets. There are no more tickets available for Partick Thistle supporters and any Partick Thistle supporter that buys a ticket for any of the home stands will have their tickets cancelled. 

Turnstiles will open to supporters on matchday from 6:30pm. Supporters should arrive early to avoid delays. Supporters should be respectful of each other and remain within their allocated seats. Please do not stand in non-seated areas. We would also encourage supporters to wrap up due to the cold temperatures. 

Supporters should also note that there is no access between the West and North Stands.

Ticket Information

Season tickets are not valid for this match.

Tickets are priced at £23 for adults, £16 for concessions, £12 for U16s and £6 for U12s and are available the St Mirren Ticket Office or online

Partick Thistle have sold out their allocation of tickets and tickets are only available for home support. 

Supporter Information

Matchday Entertainment

We will have our usual pre-match and half-time activities with Spot the Ball competition and Bung a Baw taking place at half-time.

We have our face painter in the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand and our online competitions Man of the Match and #Saints1stGoal on X and Facebook.

Travel

Supporters travelling to the match should be aware of ongoing major bridge refurbishment on the M8 at Junction 26 (Hillington Interchange) causing delays. As always, please plan your journey accordingly.

The club would like to remind supporters of parking restrictions in and around The SMiSA Stadium on matchdays. Please click here for the full update.

A limited number of matchday parking passes for Sunday's match are available to buy online. These are available in the White Car Park. Please note all parking must now be bought in advance, there will no longer be matchday cash on the gate sales for car parking.

Seasonal car park passes are sold out.

Red Zone - South

For Hospitality Patrons and Home Disabled Supporters Seasonal Passes Only.

To enter/exit Greenhill Road.

Black Zone - Southwest

For The Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand and Main Stand Patrons.

To enter/exit via Drums Avenue.

White Zone - West

For West Stand Patrons Seasonal Passes and those with matchday pass. Home disabled supporters in bays behind West Stand.

To enter/exit via Ferguslie Park Avenue.

Yellow Zone - North West

Away disabled supporters in bays behind the 4G pitch.

To enter/exit via Ferguslie Park Avenue.

Post Match

Drivers should not encroach onto pedestrian areas while fans are exiting the stadium.

Car Park Zones at The SMiSA Stadium

How to Follow

If you can't make the match on Sunday you can follow the action with updates on our X page.

The match is also being shown live on BBC Scotland. 

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live on tv.stmirren.com as part of their subscription, while UK based subscribers can listen to live audio commentary.


Visitor Information

  • Electronic Ticketing System

    At the SMiSA Stadium we have an electronic ticketing system in place at the turnstiles.

    The process of using the system is fairly straight-forward and easy to use:

    • On entering the turnstile you will see the ticket reader.
    • Place your match ticket (with the barcode or QR code facing upwards) or smartcard – into the aperture
    • Once the ticket/smartcard is accepted into the system the green light will illuminate and an audio alert will sound after which you should hear the turnstile being unlocked
    • Push the turnstile gate and enter the stadium as you normally would.

    The whole process will only take a few seconds.

    Please note that there will be stewards in attendance to help where required.

  • Street Parking on Matchday

    The Club has been made aware of problems occasioned by inconsiderate parking in the area of Tannahill Road.

    Seemingly supporters are parking despite the presence of double yellow lines and as a consequence local bus routes are also being blocked because streets in this area are narrow and fans are parking on both sides. People, many of whom are elderly, are having to walk from Greenhill Road to their homes because buses can’t get access.

    Residents who have cars parked in driveways are experiencing similar difficulties getting their vehicles in and out. On being approached by local residents some supporters have been somewhat aggressive which could lead to confrontation.

    St Mirren Football Club strives to be a good neighbour and we would ask that ALL supporters attending the stadium not only park in accordance with local parking restrictions but also give consideration to the needs of local residents by parking sensibly so as not to occasion an unnecessary obstruction.

  • Picking Up & Dropping Off by Car on Match Day

    We are also aware of problems with patrons parking at the front of the Main Stand to pick up disabled supporters at the end of the game. This area is a 'no parking' zone on match days (with cones on the road) and has to be kept clear for emergency access. It is an inappropriate location for disabled spectator uplifts, as not only does it cause an obstruction on the road, it also causes a danger to pedestrians leaving the stadium.

    Please note that the designated pick-up/drop off points are either in Drums Avenue or the two lay-byes on Ferguslie Park Avenue.

  • Finding the SMiSA Stadium

  • Getting to the SMiSA Stadium

    BY ROAD

    Follow signs for Paisley & Glasgow Airport. Exit the M8 at Junction 29 (St James’ Interchange) which is just after Glasgow Airport turn off if travelling east to west. Be careful not to exit on to the A737 which is signposted for Irvine. It is best to stay in the middle lane when passing the Airport as this leads naturally to the St James’ Interchange exit.

    At the interchange take the first left onto a dual carriageway with some football parks on the left hand side. Follow this road and after a sharp right hand bend you should now be in Greenock Road. Then take your first right on to Clark Street and drive to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the stadium on the opposite side of the road.

    BY RAIL

    Get train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Paisley St James – exit from the station is straight onto Greenhill Road where the stadium is facing you. To plan your journey by rail with Scotrail please click HERE.

    BY BUS

    Most buses will stop at Paisley Cross or Mill Street, from both you will see the Paisley Town Hall. From the Town Hall cross the High Street towards the Piazza Shopping Centre, when acoss walk towards the town centre until you come to Gilmour Street. Turn right on to Gilmour Street and walk towards the railway station which is about 150 yards away. From there you can get train to Paisley St James or if you prefer to walk the following routes are advised by the police:

    Home fans: cross road to the left on to St James Street – follow through up Underwood Road then turn right at Greenhill Road where stadium is 200 yards further along the road. Access to the Main Stand is from Greenhill Road and the South and West Stands will be accessed from Drums Avenue.

    Away fans: cross road to Love Street continue up the street till you come to Albion Street where you will turn left. Follow Albion Street until you come to the junction with Greenock Road where you will turn right. Cross the road then walk about 200 yards before taking your first left on to Clark Street. Walk straight up Clark Street to the end of the street which is the junction with Greenhill Road, turn left and you will see the the stadium on the opposite side of the road. Access to the North Stand will be from Ferguslie Park Avenue.

Street Stuff Job Opportunities

Would you like to find out more information on what it takes to work for St Mirren FC as a Street Stuff Community Coach?

We have paid opportunities available to deliver the highly successful Street Stuff program across Renfrewshire and require the following:

  • Sports Coaches (various)
  • Dance coaches
  • Youth Workers
  • Drivers
  • Admin Support 

If you are aged 18+ and would like to find out more information, then why don't you join us at The SMiSA Stadium on: 

Thursday 19th March 2026
1pm-2pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm 

To book your space email: streetstuffadmin@stmirren.com

Ticket Info: St Mirren v Rangers (15th Mar)

Tickets for our William Hill Premiership match at home to Rangers are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Saints host Rangers at The SMiSA Stadium in our penultimate home match before the split. 

Fixture Details

St Mirren v Rangers
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Kick-off: 12pm
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Live on Sky Sports

This match is included in the season ticket. As is standard for matches against Celtic and Rangers, additional tickets are only available to season ticket holders from this season and last season online using the email address they used when buying their season ticket.

Non-season ticket holders that have purchased tickets for (and subsequently attended) at least two home league matches (excluding v Celtic or Rangers) at The SMiSA Stadium this season can only purchase directly at the St Mirren Ticket Office or by calling the Ticket Office on 0141-840-6130.

St Mirren Football Club reserve the right to cancel any tickets it feels have been purchased for or by away supporters with no refund. Away end tickets are sold directly by Rangers.

Rangers Ticket Prices

Adults - £36
Concession* - £26
Junior** - £20
U12*** - £14

*65+, full-time student and unemployed.
**12-17
***Must be accompanied by an adult.

Partick Thistle Ticket Update

We can confirm that Partick Thistle has sold out its allocation of tickets for Sunday's Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-final at The SMiSA Stadium.

There are no more tickets available for Partick Thistle supporters at this Sunday's match. Any Partick Thistle supporters that purchase tickets for any of the home stands will have these cancelled. 

Partick Thistle supporters should also note that all persons attending are admitted only subject to these Ground Regulations and to the Football Rules and Regulations of The Scottish Football Association and The Scottish Professional Football League. As per our Ground Regulations, at all times, the right of admission is reserved to and by the club and no transfers within the Ground are permitted. Spectators found in an area for which they do not have a valid ticket may be ejected. As such, Partick Thistle supporters will be subject to ejection from The SMiSA Stadium on matchday if they are found to have tickets in any of the home stands. 

Football banning orders may be imposed on individuals who breach and/or fail to comply with these Ground Regulations.

Up Next: St Mirren v Partick Thistle (8th Mar)

A place at Hampden is up for grabs when we take on Partick Thistle in the quarter-finals of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup.

After two visits to the National Stadium on our way to winning the Premier Sports Cup, Saints have another opportunity to return if we can overcome Thistle in the last eight. 

Match Details

St Mirren v Partick Thistle
Competition: Scottish Gas Scottish Cup
Date: Sunday 8th March 2026
Kick-off: 7:30pm 
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium

Tickets

Tickets for our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-final tie at home are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Tickets are priced at £23 for adults, £16 for concessions, £12 for U16s and £6 for U12s. 

Partick Thistle have sold out their allocation of tickets and tickets are only available for home support. Any Partick Thistle supporter that purchases for the home end will have their ticket cancelled.

For full ticket information, please click HERE.

Scottish Cup Form

Saints reached the quarter-final stage after victories away to Livingston and Airdrieonians in the fourth and fifth rounds respectively. It's the first time the Buddies have reached this stage since facing Hearts at Tynecastle in the last eight in 2022.

It took penalty kicks for Saints to overcome Livingston at The Home of the Set Fare Arena in the fourth round. Roland Idowu's early goal was cancelled about by a Scott Arfield equaliser with the game going to the distance after neither side could be separated after 120 minutes. The Buddies prevailed 4-3 on penalties to set up a fifth round tie away to Championship side Airdrieonians. Jacob Devaney gave us the lead at the Albert Barlett Stadium before we were pegged back by the Diamonds in the second-half. Extra-time was required with Idowu scoring with only five minutes remaining to send us into the quarters. 

Partick Thistle's Scottish Cup journey began at the third round stage in November. The Jags defeated Forfar Athletic 2-0 at Station Park thanks to goals from Ben Stanway and Alex Samuel. The fourth round saw Thistle square off against Montrose at Firhill with a Tony Watt double and an injury-time Ricco Diack strike seeing Mark Wilson's side win 3-1. Thistle - who sit second in the William Hill Championship - reached the quarter-finals following a 3-2 win away to Elgin City in the fifth round. Robbie Crawford, Watt and Stanway scored the goals as the Jags edged out the League Two outfit at Borough Briggs last month. 

Roland Idowu celebrates winner with Jalmaro Calvin (Image: Craig Brown)

Roland Idowu celebrates his winner against Airdrieonians with Jalmaro Calvin (Image: Craig Brown)

The Officials

The referee on Sunday is David Dickinson with Greg Aitken on VAR.

Saints architects of own downfall in defeat at Tannadice

St Mirren's search for a win on the road continues after a 2-1 defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice.

Saints were architects of their own downfall after a Marcus Fraser own-goal and penalty for handball were enough for United to claim the points.

The home side took the lead with just nine minutes played. Vicko Sevelj's strike was well saved by Shamal George after the Saints stopper got two strong hands behind it. The ball bounced in the area where Marcus Fraser unfortunately got it wrong as he headed into his own net.

Captain Mark O'Hara passed up a huge opportunity to draw us level a little over five minutes before the break. Fraser's deep cross from the right found the skipper whose excellent touch opened up the chance. But he slashed his strike wide of target.

Manager Stephen Robinson introduced Jake Young in place of Idowu at the break. The striker's impact was immediately felt as he drew Saints level on 47 minutes with his first goal for the Buddies. A wide free-kick from Tanser bounced in the box before falling to Young who beautifully guided it into the far corner to equalise.

United looked to respond quickly and almost did so on 50 minutes when their captain Ross Graham headed a corner just wide of target. 

Neither side was able to take control in the contest on what was a difficult surface at Tannadice. Saints came close to taking the lead on 66 minutes when Killian Phillips rose highest to meet a header but saw his effort come off the post before the home side could clear. Amar Fatah should have put United back in front two minutes after with a header of his own. He was found unmarked inside the box but he nodded well wide. 

Both sides continued to push heading into the final 15 minutes with an O'Hara corner causing mayhem in the United box. The ball bobbled around with Gogic the closest to finding the target, but he couldn't force through a ruck of bodies before the danger was eventually dealt with by the hosts. 

With less than 10 minutes remaining, United were awarded a penalty for a Gogic handball. The Cypriot looked to have been claiming for an offside as the ball came into the box and it struck his out-stretched arm. A lengthy VAR check ensued with questions over offside, but nothing was doing and the penalty was given. Fatah struck high into the net to seal the points on another disappointing away day for the Saints.

Full-Time: Dundee United 2-1 St Mirren

St Mirren: George, Fraser, Gogic, Freckleton, Richardson (King 84), Phillips, Baccus, O'Hara (c) (Calvin 84), Tanser (John 65), Idowu (Young 46), Nlundulu (Etete 90)
Subs: Mullen, Donnelly, Campbell, Devaney

Dundee United: Maynard-Brewer, Iovu, Sevelj, Graham (c), Stephenson, Camara (Trapanovski 84), Agyei, Kerestzes, Fatah (Russell 84), Watters (Sapsford 69), Farrugia (Ferry 75)
Subs: Richards, Eskesen, Dolcek, Naamo, Cleall-Harding

Referee: Matthew MacDermid
AR1: Chris Rae
AR2: Ross Nelson
Fourth Official: George Calder
VAR: John Beaton

Team News: Dundee United v St Mirren (3rd Mar)

Our team news is in and there's one change from the side that drew with Livingston on Saturday.

Roland Idowu comes in for the injured Mikael Mandron. The manager confirmed to the media pre-match that Mandron looks set for a spell of six to eight weeks on the sidelines after his shoulder injury at Livingston. Dan Nlundulu, who scored his first Saints goal against tonight's opponents in October, leads the line after netting against Livingston at the weekend. 

Declan John returns to the squad after illness. The Welshman takes a place on the bench with Scott Tanser retaining his place. 

Kick-off at Tannadice is at 7:45pm.

Tannadice Park

St Mirren: George, Fraser, Gogic, Freckleton, Richardson, Phillips, Baccus, O'Hara (c), Tanser, Idowu, Nlundulu
Subs: Mullen, King, John, Donnelly, Campbell, Devaney, Calvin, Etete, Young

Dundee United: Maynard-Brewer, Iovu, Sevelj, Graham (c), Stephenson, Camara, Agyei, Kerestzes, Fatah, Watters, Farrugia
Subs: Richards, Trapanovski, Sapsford, Eskesen, Ferry, Dolcek, Naamo, Cleall-Harding, Russell

Referee: Matthew MacDermid
VAR: John Beaton

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