Can St. Mirren finish fourth and secure a place in Europe again? St. Mirren vs Hibernian – tonight
Player statistic
1st half
| 3' |  |
Martin Boyle (Assist: Junior Hoilett) | ||
| 10' | |
Mykola Kukharevych (Assist: Junior Hoilett) | ||
| 23' |  |
Jordan Obita | ||
| Declan John | |
36' | ||
| 38' | |
Nectarios Triantis | ||
| Richard Taylor | |
45+5' |
2nd half
| Jonah Ayunga | |
56' | ||
| Conor McMenamin (Assist: Roland Idowu) |
|
64' | ||
| Marcus Fraser | |
78' | ||
| 79' | |
Kieron Bowie |
Match statistic
12
Fouls
13
52
Possession
48
11
Total shots
9
4
Shots in goal
4
3
Shots off goal
3
4
Blocked shots
2
5
Corners
6
7
Offside
3
St Mirren’s bid to secure a place in next season’s UEFA Conference League qualifiers has reached fever pitch with just two games remaining.
The Buddies, currently positioned sixth on 48 points in the Scottish Premiership, must navigate a tight route past Aberdeen, Dundee United and Hibs to clinch fourth place.
Tonight, St Mirren host Hibs in Paisley, followed by a daunting clash against league champions Celtic in Glasgow on Saturday. A victory in both fixtures would take the club’s tally to 54 points—a total that could see them leapfrog rivals if conditions favour their rivals’ missteps.
As it stands, all the fourth-place contenders have a game in hand. Dundee United trailed in fifth with 50 points, while Aberdeen occupied fourth on 53 points. For St Mirren’s ambitious chase to succeed, the club cannot afford any slip-up. Winning both matches is essential, but that alone isn’t enough.
The European pathway for St Mirren also depends on the fortunes of others. Aberdeen have two crucial games on their schedule: tonight’s match against Celtic in Aberdeen and a Saturday fixture versus Dundee United in Dundee. Should Aberdeen lose both encounters, they would likely remain stagnant at 53 points—potentially allowing St Mirren to overtake them.
Meanwhile, Dundee United, who face a tough challenge against Rangers in Glasgow tonight followed by Hibs in Aberdeen on Saturday. United must drop points in at least one of their remaining fixtures. Even a single loss could open the door for St Mirren’s climb.
Adding another twist to the drama, Hibs currently sit in third and are in contention for UEFA Europa League qualifiers. A strong performance by Hibs may help them secure their European future, indirectly impacting the shifting sands of the qualification race.
However, if Aberdeen win any of their two games. It’s over for everyone - including St. Mirren - trying to secure fourth place.
The Buddies, currently positioned sixth on 48 points in the Scottish Premiership, must navigate a tight route past Aberdeen, Dundee United and Hibs to clinch fourth place.
Tonight, St Mirren host Hibs in Paisley, followed by a daunting clash against league champions Celtic in Glasgow on Saturday. A victory in both fixtures would take the club’s tally to 54 points—a total that could see them leapfrog rivals if conditions favour their rivals’ missteps.
As it stands, all the fourth-place contenders have a game in hand. Dundee United trailed in fifth with 50 points, while Aberdeen occupied fourth on 53 points. For St Mirren’s ambitious chase to succeed, the club cannot afford any slip-up. Winning both matches is essential, but that alone isn’t enough.
The European pathway for St Mirren also depends on the fortunes of others. Aberdeen have two crucial games on their schedule: tonight’s match against Celtic in Aberdeen and a Saturday fixture versus Dundee United in Dundee. Should Aberdeen lose both encounters, they would likely remain stagnant at 53 points—potentially allowing St Mirren to overtake them.
Meanwhile, Dundee United, who face a tough challenge against Rangers in Glasgow tonight followed by Hibs in Aberdeen on Saturday. United must drop points in at least one of their remaining fixtures. Even a single loss could open the door for St Mirren’s climb.
Adding another twist to the drama, Hibs currently sit in third and are in contention for UEFA Europa League qualifiers. A strong performance by Hibs may help them secure their European future, indirectly impacting the shifting sands of the qualification race.
However, if Aberdeen win any of their two games. It’s over for everyone - including St. Mirren - trying to secure fourth place.
St. Mirren
Hibernian
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