St Mirren return to cinch Premiership action this weekend following the 2022 World Cup break. 

Stephen Robinson's men make the journey to Lanarkshire on Saturday to face Motherwell at Fir Park. 

Saints entered the World Cup break on the back of two home draws against Rangers (1-1) and St Johnstone (2-2) to sit in seventh place in the cinch Premiership though joint on points with both Hearts and St Johnstone who sit in fifth and sixth respectively. 

Motherwell sit in ninth place in the cinch Premiership with 17 points from their opening 16 matches - four points behind Saints.

Steven Hammell's side drew 1-1 with St Johnstone in their final game before the break, while also losing to Celtic (1-2) and Hearts (2-3) in the two previous matches. 

Match Details

Motherwell v St Mirren
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Saturday 17th December 2022
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Fir Park

Ticket Info

Tickets are on sale online and supporters must use THIS LINK to buy online. It will ask you to create an account or log in if you have previously created an account with Motherwell. This will show you as an away fan and display the Tommy McLean Stand only.

Motherwell will also be selling tickets at Fir Park on matchday from 1:30pm. The away ticket booth will be located at the entrance to the Tommy McLean Stand. 

For any ambulant supporters still wishing to buy please ask them to call Motherwell's Ticket Office on 01698 333 333.  

Full ticket info is available HERE. 

Previous

The two sides met on the opening day of the 2022/23 season with Motherwell winning 1-0 at the SMiSA Stadium thanks to a first-half penalty from Kevin Van Veen. Despite the defeat it was arguably Saints' best performance of the season with Stephen Robinson's men creating numerous chances but failing to convert. 

Motherwell were also victorious the last time the two sides met at Fir Park. Goals from Eamonn Brophy and Conor McCarthy weren't enough for Saints as we fell to a 4-2 defeat in April.

Our last victory against Motherwell came at Fir Park in December 2020 when Jamie McGrath scored the only goal in a 1-0 win.  

Saints created numerous chances but couldn't find a way past Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly on the opening day (Image: Allan Picken)

The officials

John Beaton is the referee on Saturday. He'll be assisted by Alastair Mather and Gordon Crawford while Dan McFarlane is the fourth official. 

Euan Anderson is the Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) with Andrew McWilliam the Assistant VAR. 

Ethan Erhahon has been with St Mirren since the age of five and made his first-team debut at 16.

Now, at 21, the midfielder has become a mainstay in the first-team having made over 100 appearances.

Our calendar signing night is returning for the first time in three years!

The St Mirren FC 2023 Calendar signing will take place in the 1877 Club at the SMiSA Stadium on Wednesday 21st December with first-team players at the stadium from 5:30pm-7pm to sign calendars and meet supporters. 

Calendars, which are now available at the St Mirren club shop, can be purchased on the night or from the club shop prior to the signing.

Tickets for our final match of 2022 are on sale online. 

St Mirren close out the year with a trip to the Tony Macaroni Arena on Wednesday 28th December. 

Saints supporters can buy tickets online now at THIS LINK and should select from sections M or P in the East Stand of the Tony Macaroni Arena. 

Livingston v St Mirren 
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Venue: The Tony Macaroni Arena

Livingston Ticket Info

Adults - £25
Concessions - £17
U16s - £10

Ambulant and wheelchair tickets are priced at £17 with carer free of charge if proof provided. These are only be available from the St Mirren Ticket Office but won't be available to purchase at our match against Aberdeen. 

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

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com 

Whilst domestic top-flight football has been paused I thought it would be timely to provide an update on the first part of our season.

I’m sure you all enjoyed following the adventures of Keanu Baccus in the World Cup as much as I did. It was such a great honour for him to be named in the squad and the fact that he played in every game was fantastic experience for Keanu and great exposure for our Club.

Back at home I think we have to be very satisfied with our best start in the top division for 33 years. It’s been particularly pleasing to see the team perform so well at the SMISA Stadium in front of our own fans. I’m also pleased to confirm that initial discussions are underway with players whose deals expire at the end of the season regarding contract extensions. Everyone involved in the football department deserves great credit for what’s been achieved to date.

It’s no surprise that attendances are up on the equivalent fixtures last season by 16%, which is really encouraging, and I think we all feel a big difference in the atmosphere particularly in the games against Celtic and Rangers. The players and everyone at the Club have felt the benefit of your support. Thank you!

There have been a number of other positives:

• Season Ticket sales are up.
• Commercial Income is well ahead of budget.
• Away kit sales are 10 times last season's total and the long awaited stock has now arrived.
• The 'Three Stands Policy' has been well received and the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand has been busier than ever.
• We've successfully launched our 'Help a Buddie' scheme.
• Complimentary Tickets are available in all local Primary Schools.
• We’ve significantly ramped up our community engagement activities assisted by our Charitable Foundation, SMISA, StreetStuff and other partners.
• The painting of murals etc. around the stadium has significantly improved the feel of our home.

This is only a selection of the projects at the Club. I’m sure you’ll join me in thanking all of our dedicated team behind the scenes (staff and volunteers) for their hard work in delivering all of these initiatives. 

One real disappointment has been the significant damage to The Dome. Indications are that the structure will have to be replaced. We are working with our insurers and investigating replacement options in parallel. I hope to be able to update you once the picture becomes clearer. 

Another area of challenge has been getting back to profitability following the impacts and expense of COVID, the economic climate, inflation and a number of one off costs such as the recently completed upgrade of the facilities at our Training Ground. As announced at the recent SMISA Members’ Meeting, the Board are working extremely hard with Keith and his team to generate more income and reduce costs. We are targeting a modest profit/break even in the 2023/24 season. To achieve that we need to continue the positive progress on and off the park. As I’ve said before we are at our best when we all pull together. We’ve demonstrated that so far this season and I’m sure, like me, you all want that to continue. 

So, in summary there are many positives to report and I look forward to the upcoming fixtures with relish. You’ve backed us in great numbers so far so why not bring someone along to a game or buy a 'Help a Buddie' ticket to increase the numbers cheering the team on after the break? I believe we have a squad to be proud of and worthy of our Club. 

As we approach the busy festive season I wish every Buddie a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and successful New Year.

Tickets for our next three away matches in the cinch Premiership - away to Motherwell, Livingston and Kilmarnock - are on sale now. 

Please see all the details for tickets below.

Motherwell v St Mirren 

St Mirren return to action on Saturday 17th December when Stephen Robinson's men face Motherwell at Fir Park.

Tickets are on sale online.

Supporters must use THIS LINK to buy online. It will ask you to create an account or log in if you have previously created an account with Motherwell. This will show you as an away fan and display the Tommy McLean Stand only. 

Motherwell will also be selling tickets at Fir Park on matchday from 1:30pm. The away ticket booth will be located at the entrance to the Tommy McLean Stand. 

Motherwell v St Mirren 
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Saturday 17th December 2022
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Fir Park

Motherwell Ticket Info

Adults - £25
Concession* - £18
Young Adult** - £10
Juveniles** - £4

*65 and over, full-time students with valid matriculation card.
**12-17
***11 and under

Ambulant disabled tickets will be charged at the age-appropriate rate with a carer free of charge. Wheelchair users will be charged £18 with carer free of charge.

For any ambulant supporters still wishing to buy please ask them to call Motherwell's Ticket Office on 01698 333 333. 

Livingston v St Mirren 

Tickets for our final match of 2022 are on sale online. 

St Mirren close out the year with a trip to the Tony Macaroni Arena on Wednesday 28th December. 

Saints supporters can buy tickets online now at THIS LINK and should select from sections M or P in the East Stand of the Tony Macaroni Arena. 

Livingston v St Mirren 
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Venue: The Tony Macaroni Arena

Livingston Ticket Info

Adults - £25
Concession - £17
U16s - £10

Ambulant and wheelchair tickets are priced at £17 with carer free of charge if proof provided. These will only be available from the St Mirren Ticket Office, however, we are still awaiting arrival of these tickets from Livingston FC and will update on their availability as soon as we can.

Kilmarnock v St Mirren 

Tickets for our first match of 2023 are also on sale.

St Mirren first foot Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock on Monday 2nd January 2023 for our first cinch Premiership match of the New Year. 

Saints supporters can buy tickets online now at THIS LINK. 

Away End tickets will be available in the Chadwick Stand only. If an away supporter purchases a home end ticket they will be denied entry. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and T&C's apply.

Kilmarnock v St Mirren 
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Monday 2nd January 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Rugby Park

Kilmarnock Ticket Info

Adults - £25
Concession* - £20
Under 18 - £15
Under 16 - £8
Under 5 - FREE with any full paying over-18 (must contact the Kilmarnock ticket office to arrange)

*65 and over, full-time students, U21

If supporters require assistance, please contact the Kilmarnock FC ticketing team at tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk or call 01563 545 311. 

Ambulant and carer tickets - £15 (Carer - free of charge)

To purchase ambulant and carer tickets please contact the Kilmarnock ticketing team. 

Email - tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk 
Tel - 01563 545 311 

Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and T&C's apply.

Wheelchair tickets can be purchased directly through Kilmarnock FC's disabled supporters representatives. 

Kilmarnock FC disabled supporters representatives contact information;

Peter Orr –– 01563 406390
Mae Orr - 07909713098

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

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com 

Keanu Baccus spoke with St Mirren TV after returning from the World Cup.

The 24-year-old became the first ever St Mirren player to play at the World Cup after representing Australia during World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

The Socceroos reached the round of 16 - defeating Tunisia and Denmark - before exiting the competition with a narrow loss to a Lionel Messi inspired Argentina.

We can confirm the opening hours of the Ticket Office and Stadium for the festive period.

Monday 19th Dec: 10am-2pm
Tuesday 20th Dec: 10am-2pm
Wednesday 21st Dec: 10am-2pm
Thursday 22nd Dec: 10am-2pm
Friday 23rd Dec: 10am-2pm
Saturday 24th Dec: 10am-12:30pm (St Mirren v Aberdeen)
Sunday 25th Dec: CLOSED

Monday 26th Dec: CLOSED 
Tuesday 27th Dec: CLOSED
Wednesday 28th Dec: 10am-2pm (Livingston v St Mirren)
Thursday 29th Dec: 10am-2pm 
Friday 30th Dec: 10am-2pm 
Saturday 31st Dec: CLOSED
Sunday 1st Jan: CLOSED

Monday 2nd Jan: 10am-2pm (Kilmarnock v St Mirren)
Tuesday 3rd Jan - Friday 6th Jan: 10am-2pm
Saturday 7th Jan: 11am-Kick-Off (St Mirren v Hearts)
Sunday 8th Jan: CLOSED

Monday 9th Jan: Business as usual

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

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com

A number of our younger players are currently out on loan at clubs across Scotland. Here's a look at how some of them got on at the weekend. 

Lewis Jamieson and Dean McMaster both started for Airdrieonians as they took a point against promotion-chasing Falkirk at the Falkirk Stadium on Saturday. Jamieson played 68 minutes for the Diamonds before being replaced by Gabriel McGill, while Dean McMaster was substituted for Adam Frizzell on 72 minutes. Airdrieonians sit in sixth place in cinch League One, but are just two points off the play-off spots. 

Forward Kieran Offord returned to the Alloa Athletic squad following his time away with Scotland U19s. The 18-year-old came on as a substitute for veteran striker Conor Sammon on 68 minutes as Alloa drew 0-0 with Montrose. The Wasps sit a point behind fourth place Montrose in cinch League One. 

Aiden Gilmartin played the full 90 minutes for Cowdenbeath as they were beaten 1-0 by Gretna 2008 in the Lowland League. The Blue Brazil are in 16th place in the Lowland League following Saturday's defeat. 

Tickets for our first match of 2023 are now on sale.

St Mirren travel to Rugby Park to face Kilmarnock on Monday 2nd January 2023 for our first cinch Premiership match of the new year. 

Saints supporters can buy tickets online now at THIS LINK. 

Away End tickets will be available in the Chadwick Stand only. If an away supporter purchases a home end ticket they will be denied entry. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and T&C's apply.

Kilmarnock v St Mirren 
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Monday 2nd January 2023
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Rugby Park

Kilmarnock Ticket Info

Adults - £25
Concession* - £20
Under 18 - £15
Under 16 - £8
Under 5 - FREE with any full paying over-18 (must contact the Kilmarnock ticket office to arrange)

*65 and over, full-time students, U21

If supporters require assistance, please contact the Kilmarnock FC ticketing team at tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk or call 01563 545 311. 

Ambulant and carer tickets - £15 (Carer - free of charge)

To purchase ambulant and carer tickets please contact the Kilmarnock ticketing team. 

Email - tickets@kilmarnockfc.co.uk 
Tel - 01563 545 311 

Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and T&C's apply.

Wheelchair tickets can be purchased directly through Kilmarnock FC's disabled supporters representatives. 

Kilmarnock FC disabled supporters representatives contact information;

Peter Orr –– 01563 406390
Mae Orr - 07909713098

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

St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com