Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone - Result & Match Stats (Scottish Premiership)

Hearts vs St. Johnstone - result

Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh on 29 August 2026. Scorers: James Wilson for Hearts; R. Paton for St. Johnstone. In their last 6 meetings, Hearts have won 6, St. Johnstone 0, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Hearts vs St. Johnstone?

Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday 29 August 2026 at Tynecastle Park. Scorers: James Wilson for Hearts; R. Paton for St. Johnstone.

Where was Hearts vs St. Johnstone played?

Hearts vs St. Johnstone was played at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh, the home ground of Hearts.

What is Hearts's recent form?

Hearts's last five results read L W D D D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss.

What is St. Johnstone's recent form?

St. Johnstone's last five results read W L L W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Hearts and St. Johnstone?

Across the last 6 meetings Hearts have won 6, St. Johnstone have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone on 14 May 2025 in the Scottish Premiership.

Who is the standout player for Hearts?

Josh McPake leads Hearts with 4 assists across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for St. Johnstone?

Josh Fowler leads St. Johnstone with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Hearts vs St. Johnstone?

Ryan Lee refereed Hearts vs St. Johnstone.

Hearts vs St. Johnstone - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
14 May 2025	Scottish Premiership	Hearts vs St. Johnstone	2-1
23 Feb 2025	Scottish Premiership	St. Johnstone vs Hearts	1-2
22 Dec 2024	Scottish Premiership	Hearts vs St. Johnstone	2-1
2 Nov 2024	Scottish Premiership	St. Johnstone vs Hearts	1-2
7 Feb 2024	Scottish Premiership	St. Johnstone vs Hearts	0-1
25 Nov 2023	Scottish Premiership	Hearts vs St. Johnstone	1-0

Hearts 2-1 St. Johnstone: match stats

Stat	Hearts	St. Johnstone
Possession	47%	53%
Shots	16	9
Shots on target	7	4
Corners	8	4
Fouls	11	14
Tackles	14	14
Passes	427	485

Hearts vs St. Johnstone goals and red cards

Hearts: J. Wilson 9', E. Alic (own goal) 39'. St. Johnstone: R. Paton 48'.

Hearts season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	2 of 12
Goals against	1.1	4 of 12
Shots	16.3	4 of 12
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 12
Fouls	12.4	4 of 12
Tackles	17.1	7 of 12
Passes	449.3	4 of 12
Corners	7.6	2 of 12

Hearts player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: James Wilson (4), Calvin Miller (2), Tom Renaud (2).
Assists: Josh McPake (4), Cláudio Braga (3), Blair Spittal (2).
Shots: Cláudio Braga (47), Josh McPake (17), Calvin Miller (15).
Fouls: Cláudio Braga (20), Jordi Altena (15), Oisin McEntee (11).

St. Johnstone season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.3	6 of 12
Goals against	1.4	8 of 12
Shots	10.6	10 of 12
Shots on target	3.7	10 of 12
Fouls	10.6	10 of 12
Tackles	13.6	12 of 12
Passes	459.6	3 of 12
Corners	3.4	12 of 12

St. Johnstone player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Fowler (4), R. Paton (1), Cheick Diabate (1).
Assists: Jamie Gullan (2), Sam Stanton (1), Macaulay Tait (1).
Shots: Jamie Gullan (10), Josh Fowler (9), Sam Stanton (8).
Fouls: Reece McAlear (13), Sam Stanton (6), Cheick Diabate (5).