Preview: Aberdeen (A)

Our William Hill Premiership attention turns to Aberdeen on Saturday, December 7 when we make the trip to the north-east.

We’ll be looking to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 defeat against Rangers at the weekend. Kick-off at Pittodrie will be 3pm.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday afternoon.

TICKETS

Tickets for our William Hill Premiership match against Aberdeen FC at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday, December 7 are now on sale.

You can purchase your tickets HERE. 

Supporters will receive physical tickets and have the option of uncovered seating (block P) or covered seating (block Q) when purchasing their tickets. 

Tickets can either be posted out to you or you can opt to collect them from the ticket office at McDiarmid Park.  The postage option will end at 2pm on Tuesday, December 3.  All tickets purchased after this time will need to be collected from McDiarmid Park by Friday, December 6 at 4pm.

If you opt to collect your tickets, please allow 48 hours for us to process your order before coming to McDiarmid Park to collect.

Ambulant disabled supporters should choose the age-appropriate ticket prior to adding a personal assistant ticket to their basket (where applicable).

Wheelchair supporters – please contact our ticket office on 01738 459090 option 1 or email ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk to purchase. 

The McDiarmid Park Supporters’ Bus will leave the stadium at 12.15pm - adults £13, over 65/U16 £10.  To book seats, please call 01738 459090 option 1. 

TRAVEL

Pittodrie Stadium is located at Pittodrie Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5QH. The stadium is located near to Aberdeen city centre and is easily accessible by the local public transport systems.

Parking in the stadium car parks is reserved for pass holders, with a limited number of spaces available on a first come, first served basis for disabled badge holders. The police will direct buses to coach parking areas at the stadium. There is a limited amount of free car parking available in streets around the stadium but be aware that there are match day restrictions on parking – check the signs.

Please note that you will not be allowed to drive on Pittodrie Street close to kick off time unless you have a valid car park pass for the Pittodrie Street car park or a disabled badge (spaces subject to availability).

Train: On exiting the train station onto Guild Street, cross to the entrance to the Trinity Centre. Continue straight through the centre on to Union Street.

It is possible to walk to Pittodrie from here by turning right and heading up towards King Street. Continue along King Street until you see Pittodrie Street on the right. By this point Pittodrie is easily visible. There are buses from Union Street that take you to Pittodrie.

A number 13 (towards Seaton) will drop you off on Golf Road with Pittodrie on the left. A number 1 (towards Danestone), 2 (towards Ashwood), or X40 (towards Dubford) will drop you off on King Street. The best stop is the one after King Street Bus Depot, then make your way down Pittodrie Street or Merkland Road on the right.

LAST TIME OUT: ABERDEEN

Aberdeen added a point to their William Hill Premiership total on Sunday with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Hearts.

The Dons were ahead at Tynecastle in the 37th minute when impressive work from Shayden Morris teed-up Leighton Clarkson to send the ball low into the bottom corner.

Goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov was forced off at the break injured and was replaced by Ross Doohan.

Hearts would get themselves back into the game not long after the hour mark when Musa Drammeh's header found the back of the net via a deflection off of Nicky Devlin.

Aberdeen remain in second position in the William Hill Premiership, tucked in behind leaders Celtic.

LAST TIME OUT: ST JOHNSTONE

We return to William Hill Premiership action off the back of a narrow 1-0 defeat against Rangers at McDiarmid Park.

Simo Valakari had named the same team that had defeated Kilmarnock the week prior – and again there was a strong start on show.

A couple of half-chances and dangerous deliveries into the box applied early pressure on the visitors but the score remained level at the break.

The only goal of the game arrived in the 63rd minute when Ianis Hagi’s cross was turned into his own net by Jason Holt under pressure from James Tavernier.

We had defended well throughout the fixture and goalkeeper Josh Rae had made a few very smart stops.

Still in the game heading into the latter stages, we were unable to carve out the right kind of opportunity to draw level.

PREVIOUS MEETING

We last faced off against Aberdeen on the opening day of the William Hill Premiership season in August.

It was a special night at McDiarmid Park as the club thanked previous owner Geoff Brown – and the Main Stand was named after him. New owner Adam Webb was also in attendance and was warmly welcomed by those in attendance.

On the pitch, Aberdeen had taken the lead in the 22nd minute when Nicky Devlin glanced home a header from a corner.

The Dons doubled their lead with 62 minutes on the clock. Jamie McGrath was able to break into the box and finish low beyond goalkeeper Josh Rae.

There was a lifeline for Saints when Makenzie Kirk’s cross was turned into his own net by Gavin Molly. While we pushed for a late leveller, Aberdeen held out for a 2-1 win.

HOW TO WATCH

The match will be shown live on SaintsTV to international subscribers. Commentary from this match will be broadcast live on SaintsTV.  Only SaintsTV UK and Ireland subscribers will be able to listen to this.