Team News: St Mirren v Ayr United

Stephen Robinson has named his starting lineup for today's Premier Sports Cup Group D closer against Ayr United.

Goalkeeper Shamal George is handed his debut after completing a season-long loan from Wycombe Wanderers earlier this week. 

He's one of four changes as Jayden Richardson, Declan John and Roland Idowu also come in, while Ryan Mullen, Conor McMenamin and Jonah Ayunga drop to the bench with Scott Tanser missing out completely due to injury.

Richard King retains his place in defence following his goalscoring home debut in last weekend's 8-2 win over Annan Athletic.

Richard King

New signings Miguel Freckleton, Tunmise Sobowale and Jalmaro Calvin could make their debuts off the bench this afternoon. 

Former Saints forward Curtis Main leads the line for Ayr United, while St Mirren Youth Academy graduate Nicholas McAllister also starts for the Honest Men. 

St Mirren: George, Fraser, Gogic, King, Richardson, Phillips, Taylor, O'Hara (c), John, Idowu, Mandron
Subs: Mullen, Iacovitti, Freckleton, Sobowale, Smyth, McMenamin, Ayunga, Calvin, Mooney

Ayr United: Mitchell, McAllister, Dick, Want, Holt, McMann, McKenzie, Walker, Rus, Murphy (c), Main
Subs: Russell, Oakley, Thomas, Ure, Hastie, Bonnar, Watret

Matchday Info: St Mirren v Ayr United (27th July)

It's a top of the table shoot-out for qualification from Group D in the Premier Sports Cup as we host Ayr United at The SMiSA Stadium on Sunday. 

Saints host the Honest Men knowing a win would secure top spot and qualification to the last 16. But the visitors know that avoiding defeat will see them finish atop Group D.

St Mirren vs Ayr United
Premier Sports Cup
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium, Paisley
Date: Sunday 27th July 2025
Kick-off: 3pm
Live on Premier Sports

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

Referee: Euan Anderson
Assistant Referee: Jonathan Bell
Assistant Referee: Steven Traynor


Match Details

The game kicks-off at 3pm. Season tickets are NOT valid for the match. Entry is by ticket only, full ticket info can be found below.

Turnstiles will open to supporters on matchday from 2pm. 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.

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

Alcohol Licence

St Mirren FC can confirm that our home Premier Sports Cup match against Ayr United at The SMiSA Stadium on Sunday 27th July has been granted an alcohol licence by Renfrewshire Council. 

Alcohol will be available for home fans in the designated zone within the West Stand concourse from 1pm to 2:45pm (last orders 2:30pm). These sales are being conducted under strict licensing conditions and supported by additional security and stewarding. All alcohol must be consumed in the clearly marked fanzone and not in sight of the pitch. Entry is available only to West Stand ticket holders with a maximum capacity of 150. 

Please note it will be a bottle bar only to start as part of the initial pilot program with a plan to introduce the option of draft to follow in future events if successful.

This initiative will assess the impact of controlled alcohol sales on the overall fan experience, while maintaining a safe and family-friendly stadium environment. Enjoy responsibly – support the team, support the trial. 

Ticket Information

Tickets for Sunday's match are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online. Season tickets are not valid

Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for concessions & juniors and £5 for U12s.

The St Mirren Ticket Office is open on matchday from 11am until just after kick-off. The match is all ticket – tickets will be on sale UNTIL KICK-OFF (subject to availability). Ayr United supporters can only purchase tickets directly from Ayr United. 

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults £15
Concessions* £10
Junior** £10
U12s £5

*Over-65 and full-time students. 
**12-17

Car Parking

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. Please note all parking must now be bought in advance, there will no longer be matchday cash on the gate sales for car parking. 

If your match ticket is in the Main and Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand, please select the Black Car park. If your match ticket is in the West Stand, please select the White Car Park. 

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.

Seasonal Car Park Passes Only.

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 available to watch live on Premier Sports. 

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


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.

Club 1877 | Membership Update // Memberships on General Sale

Club 1877

Club 1877 memberships are now available to purchase on general sale.

Existing members had until 12 noon on Friday 25th July to renew their memberships ahead of general sale. 

Last week, supporters were invited to see the facility following a significant refurbishment over the summer as part of our aim to improve the matchday experience for supporters. 

With memberships now on general sale, we would like to provide an update on Club 1877 memberships based on feedback received at the launch. 

Guests

We can confirm that members will be able to sign in two guests as they could previously (subject to availability). Extra guests can be requested, again subject to availability, by contacting jen.ross@stmirren.com. The deadline for requesting extra guests will be on a Wednesday on the week of the match.

Post-Match

Going forward, only members of Club 1877 and their guests will be able to use the facility post-match. Members must show their membership card upon entry and guests will be given a branded wristband that must be worn at all times. 

Accessibility

A new accessible route has been created for our disabled supporters. Rather than going through the middle of the room as previously, disabled supporters should go left on entry and along the new designated path.

Memberships 

Adult memberships will cost £180 for season 2025/26 with child memberships set at £90.

Members will have the option to pay the cost in full, over two instalments or across the season in 10 equal instalments. Members will also have the opportunity to sign in guests for £10 per match. Please note that all prices are VAT inclusive.  

Club 1877 memberships are available on general sale. Please contact jen.ross@stmirren.com if you wish to buy a membership or for any further queries.

Register Your Interest 

What's New? 

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

  • Access to Club 1877 for 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. 

Club 1877 Launch Evening

Callum Penman moves to Queen of the South on season-long loan

St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Callum Penman has joined Queen of the South on loan until the end of the season.

The St Mirren Youth Academy graduate joins the Doonhamers for season 2025/26 with Saints having the option to recall in January. 

Callum made his Saints debut in our 2-1 win over Rangers as a late substitute and impressed on his first start for the Buddies in a 3-1 win away to Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup in January. A successful loan spell at Arbroath towards the end of last season saw Callum make 13 appearances and pick up a William Hill League One winners medal. 

The 18-year-old will now head to Dumfries for vital minutes as he continues his football development. We wish Callum the best of luck during his time at Queen of the South. 

Shamal George joins on loan until the end of the season

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Shamal George on loan until the end of the season.

The goalkeeper joins for the remainder of the campaign from Wycombe Wanderers with the English League One side retaining the option to recall in January.

Shamal is no stranger to Scottish football having made 80 appearances for Livingston before moving to the Chairboys in summer 2024.

The 27-year-old began his career at Liverpool with spells at Carlisle United, Tranmere Rovers and Colchester United before signing for Livingston in 2022 where he kept 22 clean sheets.

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "Shamal is someone we've looked at for a number of years and unfortunately had been unable to get him in the two attempts we made. 

"Shamal comes with real experience of this league after his time at Livingston. We think he can be an instant number one at this level. 

"We can get Peter Urminsky out on loan and we believe that will really develop him as he needs games. Shamal will have real competition from Ryan Mullen for that number one spot."

Miguel Freckleton joins on two-year deal

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Miguel Freckleton on a deal until summer 2027 subject to international clearance.

The six-foot-four defender pens a two-year contract with the Buddies to join from English Championship side Sheffield United.

The 21-year-old, who has also had loan spells at Wealdstone, Yeovil Town and Chesterfield, spent last season on loan at English League Two side Swindon Town where he made 32 appearances for the Robins.

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "Miguel is someone whose career we have watched develop.

"We feel that he is someone similar to Richard Taylor. He's got good attributes and is really quick. He's still got lots to learn, but at 21 he's played nearly 100 games and we'll continue to work with him. 

He's someone who will get better with more football and will become a big asset for ourselves."

Miguel's home and away kits for season 2025/26 are available to sponsor now. To sponsor, please contact commercial@stmirren.com. 

Club 1877 | Membership Update


Club 1877

Thank you to all who attended our successful launch event for Club 1877 on Thursday evening.

Supporters were invited to see the facility following a significant refurbishment over the summer as part of our aim to improve the matchday experience for supporters. 

Ahead of Friday's 12pm renewal deadline for current members, we would like to provide an update on Club 1877 memberships based on feedback received at the launch. 

Guests

We can confirm that members will be able to sign in two guests as they could previously (subject to availability). Extra guests can be requested, again subject to availability, by contacting jen.ross@stmirren.com. The deadline for requesting extra guests will be on a Wednesday on the week of the match.

Post-Match

Going forward, only members of Club 1877 and their guests will be able to use the facility post-match. Members must show their membership card upon entry and guests will be given a branded wristband that must be worn at all times. 

Accessibility

A new accessible route has been created for our disabled supporters. Rather than going through the middle of the room as previously, disabled supporters should go left on entry and along the new designated path.

Memberships 

Adult memberships will cost £180 for season 2025/26 with child memberships set at £90.

Members will have the option to pay the cost in full, over two instalments or across the season in 10 equal instalments. Members will also have the opportunity to sign in guests for £10 per match. Please note that all prices are VAT inclusive.  

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

Existing members should contact commercial@stmirren.com to renew their membership or for any further queries.

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. 

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.

Club 1877 Launch Evening

Ticket Info: St Mirren v Ayr United (27th July)

Tickets for our Premier Sports Cup group stage match at home to Ayr United are available online and at the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Saints close out Group D at home to the Honest Men knowing a win would secure top spot and qualification for the last 16. Scott Brown's side sit atop the group having won their three matches so far. 

Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for concessions & juniors and £5 for U12s.

St Mirren vs Ayr United
Premier Sports Cup
Venue: The SMiSA Stadium
Date: Sunday 27th July 2025
Kick-off: 3pm
Live on Premier Sports

Ticket Prices

Adults - £15
Concessions* - £10
Junior** - £10
U12s - £5

*Over-65 and full-time students. 
**12-17

Alcohol Licence

St Mirren FC can confirm that our home Premier Sports Cup match against Ayr United at The SMiSA Stadium on Sunday 27th July has been granted an alcohol licence by Renfrewshire Council. 

Alcohol will be available for home fans in the designated zone within the West Stand concourse from 1pm to 2:45pm (last orders 2:30pm). These sales are being conducted under strict licensing conditions and supported by additional security and stewarding. All alcohol must be consumed in the clearly marked fanzone and not in sight of the pitch. Entry is available only to West Stand ticket holders with a maximum capacity of 150. 

This initiative will assess the impact of controlled alcohol sales on the overall fan experience, while maintaining a safe and family-friendly stadium environment.

We appreciate your continued support and cooperation and hope this initiative adds to your enjoyment of the matchday experience.

Car Parking

A limited number of matchday parking passes for Sunday's match are available to buy online.

Please note all parking must now be bought in advanced, there will be no matchday cash on the gate sales for car parking.

If your match ticket is in the Main and Tony Fitzpatrick Family Stand, please select the Black Car Park. 

If your match ticket is in the West Stand, please select the White Car Park. 

Jalmaro Calvin joins St Mirren from Cavalier


St Mirren Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Jalmaro Calvin from Jamaican Premier League side Cavalier FC subject to visa approval.

The forward pens a two-year deal with Saints that will keep him contracted until summer 2027. The club holds the option to extend for a further year.

The 22-year-old, who scored 39 goals in 101 appearances for Cavalier and featured in the Concacaf Champions Cup, joins up with his former teammate Richard King.

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson said: "Jalmaro was a player that kept coming up every time we looked at Richard.

"We’ve built up a really good relationship with Cavalier and their owner Rudolph Speed.

Jalmaro has real pace and energy. He can play wide and he can play through the middle.

"We need to build him up. He’s a project for us in terms of getting him used to the Scottish game and the physicality, but his electric pace will give us something that we don’t have in the squad at this time.

"He reminds me of Toyosi Olusanya in terms of that raw pace that he can offer us in the wide areas."

Jalmaro will wear the number 17 shirt this season, while fellow new signing Tunmise Sobowale has been assigned number 19.

Jalmaro Calvin

Malik Dijksteel agrees pre-contract


St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce that we have secured a pre-contract agreement for Cork City winger Malik Dijksteel.

The 24-year-old will join up with Stephen Robinson’s side on a two-and-a-half-year deal in January following the expiry of his contract with the League of Ireland side.

Born in the Netherlands, Malik came through the academy at Feyenoord where he played alongside the likes of Jurrien Timber and Joshua Zirkzee.

He moved to the UK in 2021 where he joined Middlesbrough before signing with Irish side Cork City in 2023 via spells at Whitby Town and Wrexham. Malik has made 41 appearances and scored five goals during his time in Ireland.

Manager Stephen Robinson said: "Malik is a player that we have kept tabs on over the last six months.

He’s a real bright spark in the final third. He’s quick, direct, takes players on and I think the fans will really take to him given how exciting he is."

We look forward to welcoming Malik to the club.

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