St Johnstone secured their Championship title with a decisive 1-0 victory over Ayr on May 1, 2026. The win left St Johnstone 11 points clear at the top of the table.
Kai Fotheringham scored the only goal of the match against Ayr. This victory marked St Johnstone’s fifth consecutive win in the Championship.
Meanwhile, Ross County faced relegation after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Raith. This loss condemned them to the bottom of the table.
Ross County had previously endured back-to-back relegations, having been relegated from the Premiership last season. They struggled to recover this season and ended up at the bottom.
Airdrieonians finished in the relegation play-off spots after a 1-1 draw with Morton. Euan Henderson had given Airdrie the lead just three minutes into the second half.
However, Lewis Strapp received a red card shortly after, which shifted momentum in favor of Morton. Jayden Carbon equalized for Ross County during six minutes of stoppage time, but it was not enough.
The next season will see St Johnstone competing in the top flight again. Observers are keen to see how they will perform against higher-tier teams.
This outcome reaffirms St Johnstone’s position as a strong contender in Scottish football. Their consistent performance throughout the season has been noteworthy.