St Johnstone vs Ayr 2023-24 Scottish League Cup, Group Stage
Introduction
St Johnstone are hosting Ayr United
at McDiarmid Park, Perth, Scotland, starting on . The match is a part of the Scottish League Cup.
Match Commentary
- 29': Goal! St. Johnstone 0, Ayr United 1. George Stanger (Ayr United) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Jamie Murphy following a set piece situation.
- 35': Ben Dempsey (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Goal! St. Johnstone 1, Ayr United 1. Max Kucheryavyi (St. Johnstone) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Graham Carey.
- 67': Andy Murdoch (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Substitution, Ayr United. Paddy Reading replaces Finn Ecrepont.
- 69': Substitution, Ayr United. Sam Ashford replaces Fraser Bryden.
- 70': Nick McAllister (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Goal! St. Johnstone 1, Ayr United 2. Mark McKenzie (Ayr United) with an attempt from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Dempsey.
- 73': Jamie Murphy (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, St. Johnstone. Taylor Steven replaces Max Kucheryavyi.
- 84': Graham Carey (St. Johnstone) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
- 86': Substitution, St. Johnstone. Jackson Mylchreest replaces Luke Jephcott.
- 86': Substitution, Ayr United. Scott Tomlinson replaces Francis Amartey.
- 90'+3': Taylor Steven (St. Johnstone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Competition: Scottish League Cup
Venue: McDiarmid Park
Location: Perth, Scotland
Attendance: 2,770
Venue: McDiarmid Park
Location: Perth, Scotland
Attendance: 2,770
Scottish League Cup Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +14 | Aberdeen | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| +10 | Airdrieonians | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| -1 | Queen of the South | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| -14 | East Kilbride | 4 | 2 | 3 |
St Johnstone (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitar Mitov (GK) |
| 4 | Andrew Considine |
| 6 | Liam Gordon |
| 5 | Ryan McGowan |
| 3 | Tony Gallacher |
| 14 | Drey Wright |
| 25 | Cameron Ballantyne |
| 11 | Graham Carey  |
| 15 | Maksym Kucheriavyi |
| 16 | Luke Jephcott |
| 7 | Stevie May |
Ayr United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie Albinson (GK) |
| 5 | Sean McGinty |
| 14 | George Stanger |
| 21 | Finn Ecrepont |
| 2 | Nicholas Mcallister |
| 6 | Andrew Murdoch |
| 8 | Ben Dempsey |
| 15 | Jamie Murphy |
| 17 | Francis Amartey |
| 30 | Fraser Bryden |
| 22 | Mark McKenzie |
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