On Saturday afternoon (22nd July), St Mirren make the short trip to Glasgow to face Premiership side Partick Thistle in a Betfred Cup group match at Firhill Stadium.

The latest info we have on Travel Clubs heading to Firhill Stadium for the match is as follows:

North End Travel Club

The bus to Firhill will leave the Sneddon at 2:00pm.

All seats on this bus are £5 each. Bus tickets are now on sale in The Brewers Tap.

St Mirren's official gym partner Pro-Life are hosting a summer fun day on Sunday 30th July 2017 to raise funds for the Renfrewshire Sports Charity.  

St Mirren Chief Executive Tony Fitzpatrick will be one of the guests at the event with entry free for kids and just £5 for adults. 

Tickets are on sale at the reception of the Pro-Life Fitness Centre on New Sneddon Street, Paisley. 

The Buddies agreed their partnership with Pro-Life last season and we are delighted that it has been renewed for the upcoming season. 

The players staff benefit from nutritional advice and diet plans set out by Pro-Life specialists, whilst also taking part in various fitness classes. 

Speaking about the renewal of the partnership, manager Jack Ross said: "The relationship we had with Pro-Life was already in place before I took the job, but I'm delighted that we are continuing it. 

"Gayle Brannigan who runs the facility has been a great support. It benefits us enormously in terms of our performances so delighted we are continuing that relationship." 

When we launched the sale of the season tickets we announced that for every 250 season tickets sold we would be doing a ‘golden ticket’ draw with a range of great ‘money can’t buy’ prizes to be won.

Before last night's match our first winner, 12 year-old Ethan Speir, was presented with his prize - a brand new 2017/18 home jersey with 'Ethan' and the number 12 on the back.

The youngster won the prize after being the 12th person to buy their season ticket for the upcoming campaign. 

He was presented with his new jersey on the pitch by manager Jack Ross before last night's Betfred Cup match against Livingston.

The club have agreed that no player will be assigned the number 12 this season to encourage the ethos that the fans are the 12th man and encourage supporters to get number 12 on their shirt. 

Pictures from last night's 1-0 loss to Livingston in the Betfred Cup 

Match Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

Jack Ross reflects on a disappointing 90 minutes as the Buddies fall to defeat against Livingston in the Betfred Cup. 

St Mirren's first game of the season at the Paisley 2021 Stadium ended in defeat as an early goal from Dale Carrick was enough to gain Livingston three points. 

The Livi midfielder struck with just two minutes on the clock and that strike was enough for the visitors to hold on to for the rest of the match as they secured a big win in the Betfred Cup.

Kyle Jacobs' ball into the box was chested down into the path of Carrick who lashed the lions into a lead. 

It was an early setback for Saints and it could've got worse almost immediately as Craig Samson had to deny Scott Pittman moments later. Gary Irvine was caught in possession by Danny Mullen who found Jacobs before he laid it off to Pittman with the Buddies goalkeeper doing well to block. 

Steadily though St Mirren grew into the game after being rocked early doors. Cammy Smith almost had Saints level on 12 minutes as he got on the end of a Lewis Morgan cutback, but a deflection took it by the post. 

Ross Stewart, making his home debut, nearly added to his goal against Stranraer on Saturday after being found in space on the right. The forward broke into the box and forced Neil Alexander to make a good stop at his near post. 

Gregor Buchanan went close as he headed over from an Ian McShane corner before Morgan flashed an effort across the face of goal with no takers.

Stephen McGinn almost caught out Alexander with a curling effort but it was comfortably held by the experienced Livi keeper. 

Half Time: St Mirren 0-1 Livingston

Saints forced a couple of corners after the interval but failed to make any count with Alexander not having a save to make. 

Livingston went close to doubling their lead when Alan Lithgow rose above the St Mirren defence to head just over the bar from a free kick on the left.

Substitute Conor O'Keefe slammed the ball into the net with 77 minutes played, but the linesman's flag has already been raised after the youngster strayed offside after McGinn's flick on. 

O'Keefe looked like he might bag his first St Mirren goal as he got on the end of a header down. The youngster's scissor kick was heading right into the bottom corner of the net, only for Rafa De Vita to be in the right place at the right time to block. 

One last chance would come for Saints as the clock reached the 90 minute mark. A cross from Stelios was headed down by MacKenzie who looked to put it into the path of McGinn but the skipper was unable to reach the ball as trickled wide.

Full Time: St Mirren 0-1 Livingston 

St Mirren: Samson, Irvine, Buchanan (Kirkpatrick 78), MacKenzie, Stelios, McGinn, McShane, Stewart (Sutton 61), Smith (O'Keefe 70), Morgan, Reilly
Subs Not Used: Stewart, Baird, MacPherson, Sutton

Livingston: Alexander, Lithgow, Halkett, Gallagher, Byrne, Pittman, Mullin, Jacobs (Todorov 62), De Vita, Mullen (Peters 79), Carrick (Longridge 33)
Subs Not Used: Maley, Mackin, Knox

Referee: Alan Muir
Assistant Referee: David Roome
Assistant Referee: Jim Burns

Attendance: 2,104

Match Gallery pictures by Allan Picken © - Allan Picken Photography

Due to circumstances out with our control, new season ticket smartcards are not ready for tonight's match against Livingston as hoped. 

Anyone who had paid for access to tonight's match and had it loaded on to their smartcard is advised to report to the turnstile supervisor at the appropriate stand when entering the match. 

The turnstile supervisor will have a list of supporters who this affects and will allow them access to the stadium.

This does NOT affect anyone who currently has a smartcard. 

We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.  

Ross Stewart says he and his teammates know how difficult a match they have in store tonight as the Buddies take on Livingston in the Betfred Cup.

The striker faced The Lions last season while at Albion Rovers and says Saints will be in for a game this evening.

But while he expects a difficult match he believes there is a confidence within the side that they can add to the three points they picked up against Stranraer on Saturday.

They were good last season and they've shown that as they've just drawn with Partick," he said to stmirren.com of tonight's opponents.

"We are well aware it will be a tough game, but as a team we are confident we can go in there and get the win and that's what we will be looking to do. 

"It'll be a good feeling playing in front of the fans and I'm sure they'll create a good atmosphere for the team and help drive us on to get the win."

The 21 year-old netted on his debut against Stranraer on Saturday as Saints came from behind to win 4-1 in their first match in the Betfred Cup. 

He admitted it was pleasing to get on the scoresheet so early into his St Mirren career and for the team to get off to a winning start. 

It's important to do that," he said.

"We knew it was going to be a tough game and to go down there and win in the manner in which we did we are delighted.

"As an attacking player you always want to score as quickly as you can when you join a new club and thankfully I was able to do that in the first game to help the team get the win. 

"They are a great bunch of boys and they've made it easy to come into the team. They've helped me to settle and that has contributed to me scoring on the park. 

"We were disappointed to lose the first goal because we felt we started well.

"But to bounce back in the manner we did and get three goals before half time shows you what the team is all about going forward.

"We know we've got goals in the team and if we create chances then we are confident we will take a few." 

This Saturday, St Mirren make the short journey to Maryhill to take on Partick Thistle in the Betfred Cup. 

It has been confirmed that this match will be pay-at-the-gate and the match details will be as follows:

Partick Thistle v St Mirren
Betfred Cup, Group H
Venue: Firhill Stadium, Glasgow
Date: Saturday 22nd July 2017
Kick-off: 3:00pm

This match will be pay-at-the-gate.

Gate Prices

Wheelchair disabled fans will be located in the Colin Weir Stand at the red disability gate and will be able to pay cash at the gate.

Names of anyone attending should be given to St Mirren Ticket Office by midday on Friday. 

St Mirren play their first home match of the new season this evening when David Hopkin brings his Livingston side to The Paisley 2021 Stadium for a Group H match in the Betfred Cup.

Saints got their campaign off to the perfect start on Saturday when they ran out 4-1 winners away to Stranraer.  The home side took an early lead when former Buddie, Scott Agnew put Stranraer ahead but Gavin Reilly pulled Saints level again on 27 minutes when he scored his first goal for the club. Four minutes later striker Ross Stewart netted his first goal for Saints too and then five minutes before the half-time break Lewis Morgan stretched the lead with a long-range shot that flew into the back of the net. The three points were sealed on 56 minutes when Gregor Buchanan scored his first goal for St Mirren.

Meanwhile over in Livingston, last season’s League One Champions gave Premiership side Partick Thistle a tough outing at The Tony Macaroni Arena. Chris Erskine fired The Jags into the lead early in the first half but Livi struck back right at the start of the second half when Keaghan Jacobs netted for the home side. There was to be no more scoring in the ninety minutes but Livi secured an all important bonus point by winning the penalty shoot-out.

This evening’s meeting between St Mirren and Livingston will see the sides go head to head for the third season running in the League Cup. Two season’s ago Saints hosted Livi in Paisley where goals from Calum Gallagher and Stevie Mallan weren’t enough to stop Livi taking the win thanks to goals from Liam Buchanan, Danny Mullen and a late winner from Declan Gallagher. Last season Saints made the trip through to Almondvale where another five goal thriller was put on display. David Clarkson gave Saints the lead just ahead of the 15 minute mark but strikes early in the second half from Nicky Cadden and Dale Carrick put Livi into the lead. St Mirren weren’t to be denied the win though as Lewis Morgan got Saints back on level terms before Clarkson was on target again with a late strike.

St Mirren go into tonight’s match sitting on top of Group H a point ahead of tonight’s visitors. Matches between Saints and Livi are strange affairs as the home side never seems to win! Saints will be looking to buck that trend at The Paisley 2021 Stadium this evening as they hope to strengthen their position ahead of Saturday’s match at Firhill while David Hopkin’s men will be out to prove that Saturday’s result against Partick Thistle was no fluke.

Tickets for this evening's match at The Paisley 2021 Stadium are £12 for adults and £6 for concessions. Tickets are on sale from the St Mirren Ticket Office right up till kick-off. For the matchday info click here.