On the 2nd of April, St. Johnstone will play host to Livingston in a clash of the Premiership. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 4 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. 11th placed St. Johnstone is fresh off their 2-1 win against Motherwell. Kevin van Veen struck first for Motherwell in the 12th minute, but Callum Hendry got the equalizer for St. Johnstone in the 21st minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 91st minute on a goal by Callum Hendry. St. Johnstone is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while livingston is fresh off their 0-2 loss against Hearts. Beni Baningime scored the first goal for Hearts in the 3rd minute, then Barrie McKay added another in the 58th minute In the end, Livingston couldn’t muster any offence and Hearts ran away with the shutout win. Livingston is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
Livingston and St. Johnstone last played eachother at the Tony Macaroni Arena on the 1st of February. St. Johnstone won by a score of 2 to 1. Callum Hendry struck first for St. Johnstone in the 11th minute on a feed from Cleary, then Bruce Anderson tied it up for Livingston in the 34th minute on a feed from Alan Forrest.
Bruce Anderson has been the most prolific scorer on Livingston in the last five matches with three goals. St. Johnstone’s top weapon lately has been Callum Hendry, who has three goals in the last five matches.