First Team
Ayr Match Preview
23rd July 2023
Saints return to McDiarmid Park for the first time this season as we host Ayr United in the Viaplay group stages.
The match will take place on Tuesday, 25th July at 7.45pm
Last time out
Saints
Saints bounced back from defeat at Stenhousemuir as they got their Viaplay Cup campaign back on track with a comfortable victory at Alloa Athletic.
Saints took the lead 57 seconds into the match as Cammy Ballantyne got on the end of a Luke Jephcott through ball to send a fine lob over Alloa keeper PJ Morrison.
On 20 minutes Ryan McGowan doubled Saints lead with a strike from 25 yards. Saints third goal came just after the hour mark as May got on the end of a Ballantyne through ball to send a low strike beyond Morrison.
Then in the final minute of the match Ballantyne got another assist as youngster Ben McCrystal showed great determination to get on the end of the midfielder’s through ball to score Saints fourth of the afternoon.
This result coupled with Stirling Albion’s 2-1 win at home to Stenhousemuir, means Saints are third in Group A with 3 points, 4 points behind Stirling Albion who are top of Group A but have played one game more.
Ayr
Ayr ran out 1-0 victors against Stenhousemuir in their previous match.
A right footed shot from the centre of the box from Mark McKenzie was enough to seal the win for his side.
Jamie Murphy will return to face Saints after leaving in the summer.
Ticket information
Saints fans who have a 23/24 season ticket will gain free entry to this match.
Season ticket holders who opted to receive a physical season ticket card but haven’t yet received it should email ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk.
Similarly, if you chose ‘web app’ at checkout but don’t have your ST QR code in your app yet please contact ticket office.
Please note only the East Stand and Main Stand will be open for this game.
Prices apply to both stands.
Adult- £12
Concession(>65/U20)- £6
Under 12- Free
Wheelchair/Ambulant disabled supporters will pay the age-appropriate price with a PA free of charge if required.
Please contact Beverley Mayer by email at dao@perthsaints.co.uk for any assistance.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A TICKET
You will receive e-tickets which can either be printed at home or presented at the turnstile on your smartphone.
We would encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online. However, should you require assistance please email our ticket office on ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk or phone 01738 455 000 during office hours.
Kiosk Information
The pie special for this match is steak and chorizo
Supporter Information
The Muirton Bar will be open from 5.30pm to both home and away supporters.
jUNIOR SAINTS SUPPORTERS CLUB
There will be no pre-match club for this match.
More news on the Junior Saints Supporters Club re-launch coming very soon!
How-To-Watch
The match will be shown live on SaintsTV PPV.
The match will be available to purchase for £12 and a game pass can be purchased here.
SaintsTV international subscribers have this match included in their package.
How-to-listen
SaintsTV subscribers will be able to listen to the match for free with our audio only option.