On May 1, 2026, St Johnstone secured their Championship title with a decisive 1-0 victory over Ayr, while Ross County faced relegation after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Raith.
St Johnstone completed their campaign 11 points clear at the top of the table, marking an impressive end to their season. The only goal of the match came from Kai Fotheringham, who found the net against Ayr, contributing to St Johnstone’s fifth consecutive win in the Championship.
In contrast, Ross County’s season ended on a sour note as they finished at the bottom of the table. Their fate was sealed following a closely contested match with Raith, where they managed to score two goals but ultimately fell short by one goal.
The details of the match reveal the precarious nature of football results in Scottish football this season:
- Ross County scored 2 goals against Raith.
- Raith scored 3 goals against Ross County.
- Ayr conceded 1 goal to St Johnstone.
Additionally, Airdrieonians found themselves in relegation play-off spots after drawing 1-1 with Morton. Euan Henderson had given Airdrieonians an early lead just three minutes into the second half before Lewis Strapp received a red card shortly thereafter, complicating their efforts to secure victory.
The implications of these results are significant for next season. St Johnstone will ascend to the top flight of Scottish football, while Ross County must regroup after suffering back-to-back relegations following their recent six-year stint in the Premiership.
As observers look ahead, questions remain regarding how teams like Airdrieonians will fare in the promotion play-offs and whether Ross County can rebound effectively from their relegation woes.