Sam Stanton scored the decisive goal in a chaotic 5-6 defeat as St. Johnstone fell to East Fife in this League Cup tie, a result that sets up no immediate next fixture despite the midfielder's personal heroics. The match was a relentless exchange of blows from the outset, with both sides trading goals in a contest that defied any defensive structure.
St. Johnstone 1:1 East Fife — Match Report
First half5 - 6
- 30J. Fairley
Penalty shoot-out4 - 5
- 0 - 0J. Fowler
- 0 - 0N. Austin
- 0 - 0M. Tait
- 0 - 0J. Healy
- 0 - 0K. Fotheringham
- 0 - 0R. Jones
- 1 - 0S. Stanton
- 1 - 1J. Healy
- 1 - 0
- 1 - 1
- 2 - 1
- 2 - 1
- 2 - 1
- 2 - 2
- 3 - 2
- 3 - 3
- 4 - 3
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of St. Johnstone vs East Fife?
St. Johnstone 5-6 East Fife (League Cup).
Who scored?
Sam Stanton (90') for St. Johnstone; Jack Healy (90') for East Fife.
Was East Fife's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; East Fife won on finishing.
Were there any cards in St. Johnstone vs East Fife?
Yellow cards: Nathan Austin (East Fife).
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Head to Head meetings
St. Johnstone – East Fife
St. Johnstone
East Fife
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 1  |
Scored goals | 9 | 2 |
Average per game | 3 | 0.67 |
The biggest victory | 5-1 | 1-1 |
Form
St. Johnstone
- 5Matches
- 3Goals
- 0.6Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
East Fife
- 5Matches
- 3Goals
- 0.6Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 1Draws
- 4Losses
Standings
St. Johnstone – East Fife
Best statistical picks
St. Johnstone – East Fife
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
St. Johnstone opened the score in 8 of the last 9 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 9.00 | 13.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — St. Johnstone
St. Johnstone is a strong favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 60.4 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.2 vs 38 for East Fife. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 77.4 vs 22.4). CheckLive signal strength 83/100.
Home win — St. Johnstone1.11
High confidence83%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.5
35
CheckSkill
54.2
47.2
CheckMental
77.4
22.4
CheckLive total66.2 vs 38+28.2St. Johnstone: 60.4 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.2
More match signals
St. Johnstone (DNB)91%1.05
Over 3.590%1.83
St. Johnstone (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in St. Johnstone vs East Fife?
In the CheckLive calculation St. Johnstone is the favourite: 60.4 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.2 vs 38. Signal strength 83/100; it is not a win probability.
What is St. Johnstone's main edge?
St. Johnstone is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 77.4 vs 22.4 for East Fife. The overall rating gap is 28.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (St. Johnstone vs East Fife, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 9.00 | 13.00 |