St Mirren picked up three points in Premier Sports Cup Group D after a 2-1 win away to Forfar Athletic. 

Goals from Jayden Richardson and substitute Mikael Mandron had Saints in control. Kieran Inglis pulled one back for the hosts with a fine strike heading into the final 10 minutes. But the Buddies would see the game out to secure a first win of the new season.

There were four changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Arbroath on Saturday. Oisin Smyth came in for the suspended Mark O'Hara, while Alex Iacovitti, Conor McMenamin and Jonah Ayunga also made their first starts of the season. Scott Tanser, James Scott and Mandron dropped to the bench.

A bright start was rewarded when Richardson opened the scoring on 9 minutes. The wing-back ran on to a pass from McMenamin and finished emphatically beyond Marc McCallum in the Forfar goal to open his Saints account. 

Killian Phillips came close to doubling our lead just two minutes later when his side-footed effort from the edge of the box slid just by the post. It was again the Irishman who almost added our second as we approached half-time. McMenamin flipped the ball over the top for Ayunga who brought it under control before laying the ball off to Phillips on the edge of the area and he fired inches over with McCallum at full-stretch. 

The manager made a change at the break when he brought Mandron on in place of Roland Idowu.

Early in the second-half, McMenamin did well to fashion an opportunity for himself when he chopped in from the left, but smashed high and wide. Richardson had a chance to score his second on 55 minutes when a ball to the back post found the defender, but he got his connection wrong and sliced the effort wide. 

Peter Urminsky had to remain alert on 67 minutes when Craig Slater tried to catch him out at his near post with a free-kick. The Slovakian moved across quickly to push away. 

Saints would add a second with 15 minutes remaining. Substitute James Scott broke down the right-hand side and slid the ball across the area for Mandron to finish from close range to score his first of the new season.

But hopes of a comfortable finish in Forfar were dashed when Loons substitute Inglis scored a tremendous effort from 25 yards to halve the deficit going into the final 10 minutes.

Scott almost put the game beyond doubt heading into the final minute when he cracked a strike off the far post from the edge of the area. 

Forfar would threaten an equaliser deep in stoppage time as they looked to take the game to penalties. Urminsky was at full stretch as he tipped over Lewis Martin's header to ensure the points returned to Paisley.

Full-Time: Forfar Athletic 1-2 St Mirren

St Mirren: Urminsky, Fraser (c), Gogic, Iacovitti (King 68), Richardson, Phillips, Smyth, John (Tanser 83), McMenamin (Taylor 68), Ayunga (Scott 68), Idowu (Mandron 46)
Subs Not Used: Tamosevicius, Hutchison, Penman, Mooney

Forfar Athletic: McCallum, Martin,  Dolzanski, Morrison (c), C.Scott (Rodden 69), Jamie Richardson (Lemon 46), Slater (Inglis 69), Mailer, Lorimer (Cannon 57), Rennie (Allan 79), Shepherd
Subs Not Used: Stafford, Whatley, MacLean

Referee: Dan McFarlane
Assistant Referee: Sean Carr
Assistant Referee: Steven Wilson

Forfar Athletic v St Mirren // McMenamin starts as manager makes four changes

Stephen Robinson has named his starting 11 for tonight's Premier Sports Cup tie against Forfar Athletic. 

The manager has made four changes to the side that drew with Arbroath on Saturday. Alex Iacovitti, Oisin Smyth, Conor McMenamin and Jonah Ayunga come in from the start in place of Scott Tanser, the suspended Mark O'Hara, James Scott and Mikael Mandron.

Marcus Fraser takes the captain's armband in O'Hara's absence. 

Kick-off is at 7:45pm. The match is available to watch live on Premier Sports Player. Premier Sports matchday passes are priced at £9.99, giving 48-hour access. 

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live on tv.stmirren.com as part of their subscription.

St Mirren: Urminsky, Fraser (c), Gogic, Iacovitti, Richardson, Phillips, Smyth, John, McMenamin, Ayunga, Idowu
Subs: Tamosevicius, Tanser, King, Hutchison, Penman, Taylor, Mandron, Scott, Mooney

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce new strategic partnerships with William Hill League Two side Dumbarton and Lowland League club Clydebank as part of the new Cooperation System recently launched by the Scottish Football Association.

The Cooperation System was passed by clubs earlier this year following the findings of the Scottish FA’s Transition Report published in 2024 which showed that there hadn’t been enough opportunities for younger players between the age of 16 and 21.  

The system allows the club to place a maximum of three players, who are eligible to play for the Scotland National Team and are under the age of 21, on a cooperation list. These players can then move freely between St Mirren and Dumbarton & Clydebank.

Transition Pathway

In line with our club strategy to improve academy player integration, the club aims to provide individual development plans involving coaching and mentoring for players between 16-18, resulting in clear pathways being set out and monitored for our best high potential young players.

Our academy transition model emphasises developing academy players and recruiting strategically to enhance squad depth and value. The integration of academy graduates into the first team will remain a priority, as we focus on nurturing homegrown talent and optimising the financial sustainability of the club.

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson said: "I firmly believe in the loan system to develop our young players and something that hindered that previously was not being able to bring them back at certain stages or leaving yourselves short in numbers.

"With the cooperation agreement, we are able to get them into men's football and develop under other coaches. Hopefully, we can also help the coaches and the clubs they are going to. It will be a great benefit for both parties.

All in all, I believe it's a brilliant way to develop young players in Scotland and doesn't compromise any young players coming back into the first-team."

Academy Director, Allan McManus added: "We’re looking to build a strategy that’s going to help our young players get more experiences towards first-team football.

The earlier we get young players exposed to first-team football, the better opportunities they’ll have to go further in the game.

"We feel that any of our players that will go will be looked after and treated the right way. Hopefully it’s the start of a positive relationship that will last several years and we’re excited that our young ones are going out there.

We’re all excited about the new cooperation agreements and the flexibility within them. I think it really helps the young players, they have the opportunity to be playing and learning. If they are thriving, then the manager can bring them back at any time and utilise them in the squad.

"Part of our strategy as a football club is that we want to engage with our local community and the surrounding areas as well. Longer-term we want to build more of these agreements and we believe it’s going to make a significant difference in the development of our young players."

St Mirren Chief Operating Officer Keith Lasley added: "As per the Scottish FA’s Transition Report, it has been shown, as a country, that we need to try and produce more young footballers for the national team.

From a club point of view, it’s something that we want to do as well. Making sure we transition as many young players from our academy into the first team, and make that pathway as clear and concise as possible, is a key point of our Performance pillar in our club strategy.

"We see these cooperation agreements as a key step forward in allowing us to be more strategic in our planning and think long-term rather than what has been traditionally a short-term, reactive process.

"We look forward to working with both Dumbarton and Clydebank. A big part of our strategy is working locally and we see this as a big development."

View from Dumbarton

Dumbarton boss Stevie Farrell said: "As a management team we have shown that we're not frightened to give young players an opportunity. And that will continue this season.

"I met with Keith Lasley and Allan McManus on several occasions and I think this is the perfect fit for both clubs.

"We have had a close working relationship with St Mirren over recent seasons which has allowed us to bring some talented players to the club, and we are now going one step further by formalising this.

We have brought three talented players to the club this summer under the partnership and I am looking forward to working with St Mirren, giving younger talent, along with our own youth players, the opportunity to take their first steps in the senior game."

Bankies Boss

Clydebank manager Gordon Moffat explained: "It’s really positive news. We’ve had that relationship with St Mirren going back to last season when we brought Owen (Carey) into the club on loan. We’ve built the relationship at our level with Allan McManus and Craig McLeish, and now the clubs are building a relationship at boardroom level through the partnership.

It’s something I think is a real positive for Scottish football more widely. When we realised it could be an option to have that with St Mirren, we were keen and happy they have seen enough in us.

"They trusted us last season with Owen, and we’ve had a few other lads in training with us so it’s really positive.

It does a lot more than just bringing players in, there’s potential for us as coaches to go in and watch some sessions and learn from them so it’s a really good move for both clubs."

Partnership working underway

As part of the cooperation agreement, Carrick McEvoy, Thomas Falconer and Theo McCormick have all joined League Two side Dumbarton, while defender Billy Hutchison will also link up with Clydebank in the Lowland League.

Club 1877 Launch Event

Renovation work is almost complete on Club 1877 ahead of our launch event on Thursday 17th July.

Work is due to finish in the coming days as we modernise the facility to create an exciting new premium sports bar setting within The SMiSA Stadium. Work has been ongoing since May as we aim to improve the matchday experience as well as growing and strengthening the club for the long term. As a fan-owned club, this is key to pushing the club forward.

Existing members will be given exclusive access to Club 1877 from 6:30pm, while prospective members can visit the upgraded facility from 7:15pm.

Club captain Mark O’Hara and vice-captain Marcus Fraser will be in attendance on the evening and will take part in a Q&A with supporters. There will also be opportunities to win prizes on the night including a brand new 2025/26 home top!

Guests will be treated to a free buffet and can also purchase refreshments from the bar with the evening coming to a close at 8:30pm.  

What's New? 

The brand-new lounge will be exclusive to Club 1877 members.  

• Access to all scheduled St Mirren home matches for season 2025/26. 
• Opens three hours before kick-off. 
• Enter through newly refurbished Club 1877 entrance. 
• Club 1877 membership card and pin badge for every member. 
• Matchday Teamsheet. 
• Player interaction before and after matches. 
• Live sport on multiple newly upgraded screens.
• Opportunities to purchase enhanced food and drink options with street food provided by Scott McGinlay Catering. 
• Invites to exciting new exclusive club events held in Club 1877. 

Memberships 

Club 1877 memberships are available to existing members until 12pm on Friday 25th July and will become available on general sale after this point.

To renew, please contact commercial@stmirren.com

Register Your Interest 

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, enjoy the game with added comfort, or enhance the experience for a guest, Club 1877 offers the perfect balance between matchday value and premium experience. 

With limited spaces available, we are asking current members and prospective new members to register their interest to allow us to manage demand.

If you wish to register your interest, please complete this form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Tickets for our opening William Hill Premiership match of the season are on sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online.

Saints travel to Celtic Park to face champions Celtic on Sunday 3rd August in our opening league fixture of season 2025/26. We received an allocation of around 700 tickets for this match and these are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. 

Tickets can be ordered online for UK Postage until 10am on Monday 28th July. Tickets can also be purchased online for Collection until 10am on Friday 1st August. All tickets ordered for collection MUST be collected from the St Mirren Ticket Office by 12 noon on Friday 1st August. 

Please note this is a paper allocation only, no e-tickets are available. Any QR code sent for any previous online purchases are just receipts of your order for the St Mirren Ticket Office to process your purchase, it is not your ticket.

There will be no sales or collection available on matchday at Celtic Park.

Celtic v St Mirren
Competition: William Hill Premiership
Date: Sunday 3rd August 2025
Kick-off: 4:30pm
Venue: Celtic Park

Celtic Ticket Info

Full View

Adults - £36
Concessions* - £25
Under 13s** - £16

*65+ and U16s
**U13s must be accompanied by an adult

Restricted View

Adults - £33
Concessions* - £22
Under 13s** - £16

*65+ and U16s
**U13s must be accompanied by an adult

Wheelchair and Carer - £25 (Carer free of charge)

Ambulant with carer and wheelchair with carer tickets have to be booked directly at the St Mirren Ticket office and MUST be collected by 12 noon Friday 1st August. 

St Mirren Ticket Office Tel: (0141) 840-6130.

St Mirren Ticket Office Email: tickets@stmirren.com 

St Mirren are on the road again on Tuesday night as we take on Forfar Athletic in the Premier Sports Cup Group Stage.

Saints make the journey to Station Park to face the William Hill League Two outfit and tickets are available to buy online.

Forfar Athletic v St Mirren
Competition: Premier Sports Cup
Date: Tuesday 15th July 2025
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Venue: Station Park

Ticket prices

Stand
Adults - £16
Concessions* - £10
U17s - £5

Terracing
Adults - £15
Concessions* - £10
U17s - £5

*Over-65

Supporter Info

• Turnstiles open at 6:45pm.
• Kiosk is cash only. 
• Fans should enter the stand at the west turnstile, while terracing entry will be though the turnstile block at the west end of the ground. Access to these areas is to the rear of the main stand and past the hospitality block. Entry is strictly by ticket only. 
• Supporters buses will be guided to park in the Market Muir Car Park, John Street, DD8 3WH. Supporters can then make the short walk up the path from there to the turnstiles for away support.
• Cars can park in the Market Muir and surrounding area. It is easy to park and is at most a 10 minute walk to the ground.
• Forfar have asked us to inform supporters that all the disability spaces are taken for the game on Tuesday. They apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
• No VAR will be in place for this match. 

Follow the Action

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

The match is available to watch live on Premier Sports Player. Premier Sports matchday passes are priced at £9.99, giving 48-hour access. 

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live on tv.stmirren.com as part of their subscription.

A frustrating afternoon saw St Mirren take a point after a goalless draw with Arbroath at Gayfield Park in the opening match in Group D. 

A disappointing afternoon compounded when captain Mark O'Hara received a red card late in the match as Saints ended the game with 10 men before the hosts picked up the bonus point after triumphing 5-3 on penalties. 

Mikael Mandron was able to start after being given a 50/50 chance yesterday after a virus. Conor McMenamin, however, would miss out with the virus ruling him out of Tuesday night's pre-season win over Airdrieonians. Goalkeeper Peter Urminsky was given the nod between the sticks and he was called into action early on, making a save at his near post to deny Nikolay Todorov for the visitors. 

Roland Idowu had the ball in the net a few minutes later, but the offside flag had already been raised.

Saints were controlling possession and playing most of the game in Arbroath's half, but didn't create anything to trouble Arbroath goalkeeper Aidan McAdams. The best chance of the first 45 came nine minutes before the interval when James Scott should have given Saints the lead. The Arbroath defence couldn't fully clear a Jayden Richardson cross and that saw it fall for Scott, but the forward nodded over from close range. 

The restart saw Mandron have a header deflected wide, while Marcus Fraser made a brilliant challenge to block Findlay Marshall a few minutes later. 

The manager made three changes before the hour mark with Alex Iacovitti, Oisin Smyth and Jonah Ayunga introduced in place of Richardson, Killian Phillips and Scott as he tried to spark his team into life.

But it was Arbroath who passed up a massive opportunity to take the lead with a little over 10 minutes remaining when Todorov raced on to a ball over the top and beat the offside trap. The forward lifted the ball over the onrushing Urminsky, but put too much on it as it flew over the bar. 

Saints saw an appeal for a penalty turned down on 82 minutes when O'Hara went down in the box under a challenge from an Arbroath defender. Rather than point to the spot, referee Steven McLean brandished a yellow card for the Saints captain for what he perceived as simulation. 

With five minutes remaining, substitute Evan Mooney was agonisingly close to giving the Buddies a late lead. The 17-year-old just couldn't get his toe on Tanser's low cross with any sort of touch likely to have knocked it beyond McAdams in the Arbroath goal. 

Saints' frustration grew when O'Hara received his marching orders on 88 minutes after a foul in the middle of the park saw him pick up a second yellow card. 

Mark O'Hara walks off after receiving his second yellow (Image: Willie Vass)

Urminsky made a huge save at the death to take the game to penalties for a bonus point. Calum Gallagher found himself through on goal deep into stoppage time, but Urminsky stood tall to block.  

Arbroath were perfect from the spot and when Fraser Taylor saw his spot kick saved by McAdams, that allowed ex-Saint Gallagher to net the final penalty to secure the bonus point for the home side.

Full-Time: Arbroath 0-0 St Mirren (Arbroath win 5-3 on penalties for bonus point)

St Mirren: Urminsky, Fraser, Gogic, Tanser, Richardson (Iacovitti 59), Phillips (Smyth 59), O'Hara (c), John, Scott (Ayunga 59), Mandron (Mooney 74), Idowu (Taylor 74)
Subs Not Used: Mullen, King, Penman, Falconer

Arbroath: McAdams, Watson, Wilkie, Muirhead, O'Brien (c), Cochrane (Pettifer 55), Flynn, Stewart, Marshall, Dow (Reilly 69), Todorov (Gallagher 81)
Subs Not Used: Steele, Gold, Callachan, Pettigrew, Hickey-Fugaccia, Spalding

Referee: Steven McLean
Assistant Referee: Chris Rae
Assistant Referee: Gordon Crawford

Attendance: 1,636 (799 St Mirren supporters)

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The Premier Sports Cup gets underway this weekend, with 30 live group stage games coming up exclusively live on Premier Sports including four St Mirren games!

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• Saturday 19 July: 3pm – Arbroath v St Mirren (streaming only)
• Tuesday 15 July: 7.45pm – Forfar v St Mirren (streaming only)
• Saturday 19 July: 3pm – St Mirren v Annan Athletic (streaming only)
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Stephen Robinson has named his starting 11 for today's Premier Sports Cup opener away to Arbroath.

The manager hands a debut to new signing Jayden Richardson, while Peter Urminsky starts in goal for Saints as we take on the Red Lichties at Gayfield in Group D.

Last year's St Mirren Men's Player of the Year Killian Phillips partners captain Mark O'Hara in the middle of the park, while Mikael Mandron has shaken off a virus to start up top.

Jamaican international Richard King is named on the bench after receiving clearance this week.

A number of ex-Saints are included in the Arbroath squad, with Ryan Flynn starting for the Red Lichties, while Calum Gallagher and Gavin Reilly are on the bench. 

Kick-off is at 3pm. The match is available to watch live on Premier Sports Player. Premier Sports matchday passes are priced at £9.99, giving 48-hour access. 

International subscribers to St Mirren TV can watch the match live on tv.stmirren.com as part of their subscription.

St Mirren: Urminsky, Fraser, Gogic, Tanser, Richardson, Phillips, O'Hara (c), John, Scott, Mandron, Idowu
Subs: Mullen, Iacovitti, King, Penman, Falconer, Taylor, Smyth, Mooney, Ayunga

Arbroath: McAdams, Wilkie, O'Brien, Muirhead, Flynn, Dow, Stewart, Watson, Marshall, Todorov, Cochrane
Subs: Steele, Gold, Gallagher, Reilly, Callachan, Pettifer, Pettigrew, Hickey-Fugaccia, Spalding

St Mirren squad numbers have been confirmed for season 2025/26. 

There have been some changes ahead of the new campaign with goalkeeper Peter Urminsky given the number one jersey. 

Following his permanent addition, Roland Idowu has taken on the number seven jersey, having been number 12 last season. Jonah Ayunga, who had been number seven since joining in summer 2022, takes on the number 11 for the season ahead. 

In terms of our new signings, Jayden Richardson takes the number two shirt, Richard King is number five, goalkeeper Ryan Mullen is 31 and Liam Donnelly is 44. 

2025/26 Squad Numbers

1. Peter Urminsky
2. Jayden Richardson
3. Scott Tanser
4. Alex Iacovitti
5. Richard King
6. Mark O'Hara (c)
7. Roland Idowu 
8. Oisin Smyth
9. Mikael Mandron
10. Conor McMenamin
11. Jonah Ayunga
13. Alex Gogic
14. James Scott
22. Marcus Fraser
24. Declan John
26. Luke Kenny
28. Callum Penman
30. Fraser Taylor
31. Ryan Mullen
33. Evan Mooney
35. Grant Tamosevicius
36. Billy Hutchison
37. Carrick McEvoy*
38. Thomas Falconer*
44. Liam Donnelly
88. Killian Phillips

*On loan at Dumbarton FC.