St Mirren return from the international break with a trip to Dingwall to face Ross County in cinch Premiership action.

Jim Goodwin's men will be looking to keep up their recent good form with the Buddies unbeaten in their last five league matches as well as having picked up two wins from two. 

Saints defeated Livingston (1-0) and Aberdeen (3-2) before the break to move up to seventh place in the cinch Premiership on 10 points.

Ross County go into Saturday's match still searching for their first league win of the season. County have drawn three of their eight league matches to sit in 11th place on three points. 

The Staggies have been edged out in their last two league matches - losing 1-0 to Dundee United at Tannadice and 2-1 away to Motherwell.

Match Details

Ross County v St Mirren
Competition: cinch Premiership
Date: Saturday 16th October 2021
Kick-off: 3pm
Venue: Global Energy Stadium

Ticket Info

Tickets for Saturday's trip to Dingwall are on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office. Click the link here for details. 

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on Thursday night between 5-8pm for those wishing to buy tickets. Please note the sale of Ross County tickets will finish at 12:30pm on Friday. However, tickets will be available to away supporters at the Global Energy Stadium on match day from 1pm. 

PPV is available to those who can't make the match at a cost of £15. A PPV pass can be purchased at this link. Due to UEFA restrictions, the match is not available to buy in England.

Previous

Saints were unbeaten in four against Ross County last season - winning three and drawing one against the Highland side. 

Jim Goodwin's men were victorious in both their trips to the Global Energy Stadium in 2020/21. Lee Erwin, Ilkay Durmus and Jamie McGrath netted in a 3-1 win in Dingwall back in April - the last time the sides met. Marcus Fraser and Kristian Dennis scored on the other visit when Saints won 2-0 on Boxing Day 2020. 

Ross County's last win against the Buddies was August 2019 when, ironically, Marcus Fraser scored a last-minute winner for the Staggies in a 2-1 win at the Global Energy Stadium.

Jamie McGrath scores from the penalty spot in our 3-1 win at Dingwall in April.

The officials

David Munro is the referee on Saturday and he is assisted by Sean Carr and Andrew McWilliam. Graham Grainger is the fourth official.  

Would you be interested in being a director of St Mirren? SMiSA is looking for the right person to be one of our representatives on the club board.

Currently, SMiSA appoint four of the eight directors on the club board, with those positions currently filled by John Needham (club chair), David Riley, Gordon Scott and Alan Wardrop.

However, David let SMiSA know a while ago that - due to changes in his personal and work circumstances - he planned to stand down from the club board at the end of the year. David has represented SMiSA on the club board since 2018, having been our sole rep at that time.

He has played a key role for SMiSA and the club since then – having been one of the sub-group that helped negotiate the deal that delivered fan ownership five years ahead of schedule – and all on the SMiSA board will miss the major contribution he has made.

David will stay in post until we have appointed his successor, who SMiSA hope to have in place for the club’s AGM, likely to be in December. This means they are now looking for expressions of interest in the role.

The successful candidate will be expected to act as the link between the club and SMiSA boards, ensure member views are considered in club decisions, and have the skills and experience to make a positive contribution to the running of the football club.

New SMiSA appointments to the club board are subject to the formal recruitment process they put in place last year, through which John Needham was appointed.

That will see the SMiSA board invite applications, shortlist and interview those who best fit the job description, and select a preferred candidate, who the members will be asked to approve. Ideally they will already be a SMiSA member, but we will consider all applications.

Anyone interested should contact applications@smisa.net and they will send you an application pack. The closing date for applications is Thursday 28 October. 

The SMiSA Stadium will host the Scotland Women's National Team when they take on Olympic finalists Sweden in October.

Scotland vs Sweden
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Kick-off: 7:05pm

Tickets are now on-sale for the friendly match at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. 

The ticket prices as follows:

*SSC Members free tickets can only be claimed in person at the St Mirren Ticket Office.
**Over-65/Under-16

With the international break here, Saints captain Joe Shaughnessy spoke with St Mirren TV as reflects on the Buddies' start to the season. 

Saints sit in seventh place in the cinch Premiership after eight match with Jim Goodwin's side unbeaten in their last five matches.

Watch Joe's interview exclusively here on St Mirren TV. 

The decision-making process and outcome regarding the use of the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand for Rangers and Celtic matches is currently ongoing. However, for the upcoming game against Rangers on Sunday 24th October the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand and the North stand have been allocated to the away support. We understand there is frustration along with unanswered questions surrounding the use of the stand for away fans. Please be rest assured that discussions have been taking place at club and board level and with SMiSA members. We are trying to work to a reasonable solution that accommodates everyone, but at this time these conversations are ongoing.

John Needham, Chair of the Board said: "I share the strength of feeling on this issue and have discussed options with my fellow Directors which would avoid the need for any of our fans to move from their seats for matches in future. The major hurdle is replacing the income generated which is in the region of £120K for the three guaranteed fixtures each season. However, my initial thinking has been well received and I am working on refining the proposals before consulting you, the fans, on whether you would support my idea."

Ticket Sale Arrangements

Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand season ticket holders have until 2pm on Friday 15th October to move their seats to either the Main or West Stand for our cinch Premiership match against Rangers.

Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand season ticket holders who buy tickets before 2pm on Friday 22nd October will get them at the reduced price of £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. 

Please note these cannot be purchased online. They can only be purchased by visiting the ticket office or over the phone. The ticket office is open from 10am to 2pm Monday through Friday with late opening on Thursday from 5pm to 8pm.

Any Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand season ticket holder who miss the deadline will have to pay the full price of £27 for adults and £17 for concessions. 

General Sale for St Mirren v Rangers

General sale tickets will go on-sale from Monday 18th October and will be available in person at the St Mirren Ticket Office or online, however, you have been pre-registered on the ticket platform to purchase. 

Match Details

St Mirren vs Rangers
cinch Premiership
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Sunday 24th October
Kick-off: 12pm

*Children with under 12 season tickets will be moved free of charge with a paying adult/concession season ticket holder.
**Wheelchair users free of charge.

 Please note these cannot be purchased online. They can only be purchased by visiting the ticket office or over the phone

Tickets for St Mirren's cinch Premiership match away to Ross County are now on-sale at the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Saints will travel to Dingwall following the international break looking to maintain their recent good league form.

Ross County vs St Mirren
cinch Premiership
Venue: Global Energy Stadium, Dingwall
Date: Saturday 16th October 2021
Kick-off: 3pm

The ticket prices as follows:

* - Over 65, 18-21 year-olds, wheelchair & ambulant - PA ticket is free of charge. 

Tickets will also be on-sale at the Global Energy Stadium on match day. 

Please note that tickets have been printed with an incorrect kick-off time, however, they will still be valid. 

The Ticket Office hours for the remainder of the week are as follows:

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on Thursday night between 5-8pm for those wishing to buy tickets.

Please note the sale of Ross County tickets will finish at 12:30pm on Friday. However, tickets will be available to away supporters at the Global Energy Stadium on match day from 1pm. 

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

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

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with our principal sponsors Digby Brown Solicitors.

Digby Brown Solicitors, who became the club’s principal sponsor in June, have agreed a deal that will see them sponsor the St Mirren Women’s and Youth Development squads.

Our women and youth development squads will now have the Digby Brown Solicitors logo featured on all their home and away kits for the 2021/22 season.

St Mirren Chief Executive Tony Fitzpatrick said: "We are happy to announce this new sponsorship deal with Digby Brown Solicitors.

Whether it is the first-team, women’s team or youth development squads, we are all St Mirren and to have all these levels sponsored and supported by the same organisation helps show that.

"When Digby Brown Solicitors first came on board as our principal sponsors, we discussed how their company values, and in particular, their care for the local community aligned with ourselves as a club.

"This new deal shows Digby Brown’s commitment to the club and the local community and we thank them for their support."

Kirsten Smith, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for Digby Brown Solicitors, said: "Improving and enhancing lives for all – no matter what the playing field – matters to Digby Brown.

We are therefore overjoyed to sponsor St Mirren’s women’s and youth development squads.

"Such individuals help break down barriers whether in sport, the community or simply in public perceptions and, alongside the club, we are proud to play a part in helping make that possible.

"It’s about more than just ensuring they have the right kit – it’s about giving them the recognition they deserve."

Digby Brown Solicitors is Scotland’s most recognised legal brand specialising in personal injury and employment law.

The firm has been recognised on numerous occasions as Scottish Law Firm of the Year however Community Contribution is the award they are best known for – winning it for the last seven years in a row.

Women's team manager Kate Cooper and captain Karen McCabe.

Head of St Mirren Youth Academy Allan McManus and U18s player Mark Donaldson.

Jamie McGrath has once again been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming matches against Azerbaijan and Qatar. 

The 25-year-old made his first start for his national side in last month's FIFA World Cup qualifying match away to Portugal where he assisted John Egan for Ireland's goal in a narrow 2-1 loss.

McGrath then made his first home start a few days later when Ireland drew 1-1 with Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.

Everyone at St Mirren is delighted for Jamie on his well-deserved recognition and wish him all the best in his time away with Ireland.

"I've got to give credit to the players. They were very patient waiting for those gaps to appear and that's where the goals have come from."

Jim Goodwin gives his reaction to #STMABE.

"The away fans are brilliant - they're the heartbeat of any club out there. I'm delighted we have been able to reward their efforts."

Jim Goodwin gives his reaction to #LIVSTM in the cinch Premiership.