Preview: Celtic (H)

We are back in action at McDiarmid Park this weekend when we welcome Celtic to Perth in the William Hill Scottish Premiership.

After last weekend’s point in Dingwall against Ross County, we will be looking for another positive result to build momentum.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the weekend’s game against Celtic and supporters are reminded that this one gets underway at 5:45pm on Saturday.

TICKET INFORMATION

This is a restricted sales fixture so only season ticket holders and those with a qualifying purchase history will be able to purchase tickets. There will be no family deal for this game.

Celtic fans will be accommodated in the north end of the Geoff Brown Stand as well as the North and Ormond stands. All tickets for the visiting support areas of the ground are being handled by Celtic FC.

All tickets being purchased by Saints fans for home areas of the ground must be intended for Saints fans only. Anyone traced as having not followed this rule risks having their purchasing privileges revoked.

There will be no matchday sales for this fixture.

Home support will be in the Geoff Brown Stand and East Stand and ticket prices are as follows:

·       Adult - £33

·       Concession (Over 65/Under 20) - £20

·       12 & under - FOC (must be accompanied by an adult)

Wheelchair/ambulant disabled supporters will pay the age appropriate gate price with a PA free of charge if required.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

Our updated terms and conditions for purchasing tickets can be found HERE.

Supporters will now be required to log in with an email address and password on restricted sale games.

Any supporter who has already signed up to use the St Johnstone FC App will simply use the same log in details as the app.

For supporters who have not downloaded the St Johnstone FC App previously, you will need to follow the below steps:

· From the Home Fan ticket page on our website, click ‘Buy Tickets’.

· In order to set up your password, you will need to click on the stand-by button in the top right-hand corner

· Enter the email address that is associated with your season ticket or previous qualifying purchases and then click forgot password.

You do not need to register an account if your email address has already been used to purchase tickets as this will already be on our data base.

· Once you receive the email through with the link to reset your password, choose your new password and save.

· You will then be able to go back and use the email address and password to log in to the seating plan.

Please note, you will only be able to log into the seating plan if your email address meets the qualifying purchase history criteria. You will be able to register a new account, however this WILL NOT give you the relevant privileges to purchase for this fixture.

LAST TIME OUT: SAINTS

Saints had to settle for a point in Dingwall last weekend as a late stoppage time goal from Akil Wright salvaged a draw for Ross County. 

The hosts took the lead on 19 minutes when Ronan Hale slotted the ball beyond Ross Sinclair after the forward had latched onto a Josh Nisbet pass. The Staggies came close to extending their lead with six minutes of the first half remaining as Akil Wright saw his header cleared off the line by Jack Sanders.

However, Drey Wright levelled the match for Saints just before half time with a fine strike from just outside the box.

Saints took the lead on the hour mark as Nicky Clark curled a fine free kick around the wall and into the corner of the net. Clark then extended Saints lead on 84 minutes with another stunning free kick from 25 yards.

However, Alex Samuel pulled a goal back for County with a close range finish on 87 minutes. Then deep into stoppage time, Wright headed home a Jack Grieves free kick to rescue a point for the hosts.

LAST TIME OUT: CELTIC

Celtic faced a tough test in the Premier Sports Cup when they took on Falkirk at Parkhead last weekend.

Brendan Rodgers’ side came from behind to book their place in the semi-finals of the competition, but they were made to work for their win.

Doubles from Paulo Bernardo and Nicolas Kuhn and a single goal from Paulo Bernardo ultimately gave Celtic victory in a 5-2 win.

MATCH PROGRAMME

The match programme with interviews from around the club and interesting features such as taking a trip down memory lane will be available inside the turnstiles and from the club shop. The price of a programme is £3.50.

HOW TO WATCH

If you cannot make it down in person, the match will be shown live on SaintsTV to international subscribers.

The match will also be shown live on Premier Sports.

MUIRTON SUITE

The Muirton Suite at McDiarmid Park will be open from the earlier time of 12pm for this fixture.

With kick-off not until 5.45pm that evening, why not head down to the stadium early and enjoy the day with fellow Saints fans and friends?

We’ll have live sport on our brand-new large television screens (Newcastle versus Manchester City kicks-off at 12.30pm), score predictions and, in the build-up to our game, there will be live music to keep you entertained.

Our usual selection of drink offerings will be available, as well as a range of food and snack options throughout the afternoon.

Please note that the Muirton Suite is open for St Johnstone fans only and you must be in possession of a match ticket to gain entry.

Full information on the Muirton Suite can be found HERE.

JUNIOR SAINTS ZONE

The Junior Saints Zone will NOT be open for our evening kick off v Celtic FC on Saturday, 28th September.

Junior Saints memberships for season 2024/25, however, are now available. For full information - and to sign-up - click HERE.

SAINTS FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS

Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks (SFSF) will be in attendance before Saturday's fixture and will again be supporting Perth and Kinross Foodbank and Saints in the Community.

Volunteers will be positioned at the corner of the East and Ormond Stand prior to kick-off and all donations are much appreciated.

Don't forget, if you can't get to the game, you can drop off any donations at the club shop.

CLUB SHOP

Why not kit yourself out in St Johnstone colours before our game on Saturday?

The Club Shop, located at the corner of the Ormond Stand and East Stand, will be open ahead of this weekend's game.

The shop stocks a great range of kit and merchandise so make sure to get up to the stadium early and wear our colours with pride.