Makenzie Kirk's early strike helps St Johnstone banish their Premiership blues against Motherwell to claim a place in the Scottish Cup last 16.

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Makenzie Kirk’s early goal gave St Johnstone fans some much-needed cheer and delivered a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup knockout to Motherwell without the visitors landing a blow. Kirk netted on the rebound in the ninth minute to record St Johnstone’s first goal in the tournament since Shaun Rooney headed the winner in the 2021 final against Hibernian.

The Motherwell boss has taken it in the neck from a small section of supporters and he has decided now is the time to head for the Fir Park exit. Kettlewell has taken Motherwell to fifth in the league,

Report as St Johnstone came from behind to earn a crucial win against Motherwell in the Premiership; Andy Halliday scored from the penalty spot to give Motherwell a fourth-minute lead; Taylor Steven levelled in the 86th minute before Bozo Mikulic struck the winner two minutes later Saturday 25 January 2025 20:05,

Stuart Kettlewell says Motherwell have to get back to basics on Saturday to avenge a Scottish Cup exit at St Johnstone last weekend. The Fir Park club head back to Perth for another crack at Simo Valakari’s Saints side, who sent Motherwell crashing out of the Scottish Cup fourth round.

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari implored his players to make sure doing the double over Motherwell marks a momentum shift in their fortunes. Saints claimed a 2-1 comeback victory over the Steelmen thanks to late goals from Taylor Steven and Bozo Mikulic. That narrowed the gap at the bottom of the William Hill Premiership to seven points.

St Johnstone are aiming to offload a trio of players before the close of the January transfer window to free up space.

Dundee United host Rangers, live on Sky; Aberdeen are at home to St Mirren; Hearts take on Kilmarnock; Hibernian are at Ross County; Motherwell travel to St Johnstone; Celtic vs Dundee postponed after

Kelty putting out St Johnstone, Motherwell slipping up in the other Lanarkshire derby (she's not fine, thanks), Darvel doing the thing… you get the point. There was to be no such upset in Dumfries on Saturday as a St Mirren side best described as "in a bit of a rut" after a four-game losing streak saw off spirited Queen of the South in moderately comfortable fashion.

The Scottish Cup Fifth Round draw takes place later this evening and Celtic of course are in the hat after the 2-1 win over Kilmarnock on Saturday… Daizen Maeda celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on January 18,