Flying start sets St Johnstone on way to victory over Kilmarnock

Ash Taylor’s early own goal from a Stevie May shot proved the difference as St Johnstone edged out Kilmarnock 1-0 at McDiarmid Park.

Kilmarnock thought they had equalised in the second half, but Liam Donnelly’s goal was disallowed by referee Craig Napier as the Saints held on to secure back-to-back cinch Premiership victories for the first time this season.

Referee Napier also showed a red card to St Johnstone’s James Brown in a dramatic second half, only to reverse his decision after an extended check on the pitchside monitor.

The victory moves Callum Davidson’s side up to seventh in the table, while Kilmarnock’s first defeat in five games sees them remain 10th.

How St Johnstone edged to victory…

St Johnstone made just two changes from their comeback victory against Hibernian last weekend, with Easter Road match-winner May coming into the starting line-up alongside Graham Carey.