St Johnstone secured their Championship title with a 1-0 victory over Ayr on May 1, 2026. The win placed them 11 points clear at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Ross County faced relegation after suffering a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Raith.
Kai Fotheringham scored the only goal of the match against Ayr. This victory marked St Johnstone’s fifth consecutive win in the Championship.
Ross County finished at the bottom of the table, suffering back-to-back relegations after their six-year stay in the Premiership ended with a play-off defeat last season. They ended this campaign with only two goals scored against Raith.
Key match statistics:
- St Johnstone completed their title-winning campaign 11 points clear.
- Ross County ended the season bottom of the table.
- Airdrieonians finished in the relegation play-off spots after drawing 1-1 with Morton.
- Airdrie had taken the lead through Euan Henderson shortly after halftime.
- Lewis Strapp received a red card just minutes after Airdrie’s goal.
The outcome means St Johnstone will be playing in the top flight next season. Observers now look ahead to how Ross County will rebuild following this setback.
