SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
St Mirren top early after two wins, using relegation scare as fuel
After flirting with relegation last season, St Mirren have stormed to the top with two wins and two clean sheets.
ST Mirren
team
Wins
2 out of 2 in Scottish Premiership
Goals conceded
0
Opponents
Falkirk and St Johnstone
Manager
Craig McLeish
What happened. St Mirren have started the new Scottish Premiership season with two wins, beating Falkirk and St Johnstone without conceding, and sit top of the table.
- Last season they survived via a play-off.
- Manager McLeish uses the relegation scare as motivation.
- Two clean sheets set a solid foundation.
“I'm still using that as fuel. I don't want to be involved in that.”
— Craig McLeish
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