After securing our place in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup, attention now turns to the Scottish Championship with our league opener this Saturday, August 2.
We welcome Partick Thistle to McDiarmid Park (kick-off 3pm) and we look forward to welcoming you along for the new campaign.
Here you can find everything you need to know about the game…
TICKETS
Season tickets are of course valid for this fixture.
If you do not have a season ticket, prices are as follows:
East Stand
Adult – £22
Over 65 / 13-18 – £13
U13 (no admission without adult) – FREE
Family Adult (1 adult + max 2 x U13) – £20
Ambulant/Wheelchair adult – £22
Ambulant/Wheelchair Over 65 / 13-18 – £13
Personal Assistant (no admission without disabled supporter) – £0
Geoff Brown Stand
Adult – £24
Over 65 / 13-18 – £15
U13 (no admission without adult) – £0
Ambulant/wheelchair adult – £24
Ambulant/wheelchair Over 65 / 13-18 – £15
Personal Assistant (no admission without disabled supporter) – £0
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A TICKET!
Wheelchair tickets can be purchased by phoning the ticket office on 01738 459090 option 1.
We have a limited number of disabled parking bays available to purchase on a match-by-match basis – email dao@perthsaints.co.uk to enquire. All bays are £5 – cash to the attendant on the day.
THE OPPOSITION
Partick head into the league opener in good form having also qualified for the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup.
They picked up wins against Edinburgh City, Stranraer, Queen of the South and Ross County in the group stage of the competition.
Summer signings for the Jags include the likes of Josh Clarke, Ts’oanelo Lets’osa and Tony Watt.
LIVE UPDATES
You can keep in the loop with all the action from our game with Partick Thistle via our social media channels, where live updates will be provided. We will have post-match interviews with head coach Simo Valakari and a player following the game.
The full match report and reaction will also be available on our website.
SAINTS TV
The match will be aired live on Saints TV to our international subscribers on Saturday afternoon.
You can sign up to Saints TV HERE.
Live audio for UK subscribers.
ACADEMY COLLECTION
Collection buckets will be dotted around the stadium in support of the St Johnstone Youth Academy. Money raised will got towards allowing additional academy activities to provide our young players with the opportunity play clubs south of the border and possibly further afield.
If anyone would be interested in partnering or sponsoring our academy please get in touch at paulmcdonald@perthsaints.co.uk
SAINTS FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS
The terrific volunteers behind Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks will be in position in front of the Ormond Stand from 1.30-2.45pm on Saturday afternoon.
As always, they will be collecting non-perishable foodstuffs and toiletries for Perth and Kinross Foodbank. There will also be a collection for Saints in the Community.
Foodbank urgently-needed items are as follows: Coffee, jam, long-life milk, long-life pudding, long-life juice, nappies size six and seven, tinned fruit, tinned main meals, crisps, tinned vegetables, biscuits, tinned soup, tea, porridge, men’s deodorant, pasta.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
You can pick-up a new-look Saints programme at the stadium for £3.50. Aligned with new club branding, keep up-to-date with all the latest Saints news, features and fun.
MUIRTON SUITE
The Muirton Suite will be open again on Saturday following it’s summer refresh.
Come on down for pre-match refreshments and to get your picture with our new mural.
There will be live music after the game courtesy of Pure Sound on stage from 5pm until 6.30pm.
CLUB SHOP
The club shop at the stadium, located at the corner of the Ormond and East stands, is open in the lead-up to Saturday afternoon’s match. Grab all your Saints essentials before cheering on the team.
You can also visit our city centre-based shop. Located at 45 High Street, why not pop down, have a look around our fantastic history section and buy some club merchandise.
You will also be able to purchase tickets for the match at the Saints shop and visitor centre.
JUNIOR SAINTS ZONE
The Junior Saints Zone will be open for the first time this season on Saturday.
There will be mini football, drawing and colouring table, giant Jenga, connect 4, table football, soft play darts, a visit from Brogan the Beagle.
As always, there will also be a special guest appearance visit from a member of the first team squad.
You can sign up for the Junior Saints HERE.
