In a thrilling finale on May 1, 2026, St Johnstone secured their Championship title with a narrow 1-0 victory against Ayr, while Ross County faced the heartbreak of relegation after losing 3-2 to Raith.
Kai Fotheringham scored the decisive goal for St Johnstone, helping them finish the season an impressive 11 points clear at the top of the table. This victory marks their return to the top flight of Scottish football next season.
Meanwhile, Ross County’s dramatic defeat sealed their fate as they ended the season at the bottom of the table. They suffered back-to-back relegations after a six-year stint in the Premiership—a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in football.
Key match statistics:
- St Johnstone finished with five straight wins in the Championship.
- Ayr managed to score just one goal throughout the match.
- Ross County conceded three goals while scoring two against Raith.
- Airdrieonians drew with Morton, placing them in relegation play-off spots.
The tension was palpable as fans watched Ross County equalize late in their match—Jayden Carbon scoring during six minutes of stoppage time—but it wasn’t enough to stave off relegation. The club will have to regroup and reconsider its strategy moving forward.
The next season promises to be exciting for St Johnstone as they prepare for life back in the top tier. However, questions linger about how teams like Ross County will rebound from such a setback. Will they find a way back up, or is this just the beginning of a longer struggle?