ST Johnstone vs Hibernian (6 September 2026, Scottish Premiership): match facts, H2H and recent form

ST Johnstone edged Hibernian 2‑1 at McDiarmid Park, moving their tally to seven points and keeping them seventh in the table after two wins, a draw and three defeats. Hibernian, now 32nd with eight points from two victories, two draws and two losses, remain just above the relegation zone despite a superior goal difference of +1. The win also gave Johnstone the upper hand in their head‑to‑head this season, having taken the sole encounter so far. Both sides have struggled for consistency, but the home side’s narrow victory was enough to maintain their modest cushion over the struggling Edinburgh club.