Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
St Johnstone and Motherwell kick off with wins
Seven goals in Perth and a victory in Edinburgh mark an exciting start to the Scottish Premiership.
ST Johnstone
team
Competition
Scottish Premiership
Result
St Johnstone beat Kilmarnock; Motherwell won at Easter Road
What happened. St Johnstone defeated Kilmarnock in a seven-goal thriller, while Motherwell secured a win at Easter Road on the opening weekend.
- Both matches were part of the opening weekend.
- St Johnstone's game featured seven goals.
- Motherwell won away at Easter Road.
The new season continues with these early results shaping the early standings.
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