Match Preview - St Mirren (A)

Of course, we recently just defeated Saturday’s opponents in a rescheduled match – which can also lend confidence to County.

Player to Watch

Scott Allardice has had to bide his time in Dingwall after his move North across the Kessock Bridge. The combative midfielder was given regular playing time in the League Cup groups but picked up an unfortunate injury which hampered his run of form.

He made his return to the pitch with an impressive cameo against Hearts and showed the supporters the presence he can offer in the middle of the park.

Allardice played in a role higher up the park in Derek’s first match in charge and showed his quality going forward and defending.

He has been a mainstay in the middle for the past few matches, striking up a lovely partnership with Connor Randall.

His good form has been pleasing for Staggies fans, who will only be eager to see more of the same from the former Dundee United man.

Previous Encounters

St Mirren defeated the Staggies on the last occasion the sides met in the last campaign a narrow affair thanks to a Decland Gallacher goal, however, there have been goals galore in other games.

In November 2022, Jordan Tillson scored his first goal for the club in hard fought 3-2 win in which Jordan White and George Harmon also scored. Mark O’Hara put St Mirren in front at half-time after Ryan Strain’s 12th-minute strike, but the Staggies had too much firepower on that occasion.

One of the most memorable fixtures between the sides was in our first season of the top-flight in 2012. St Mirren hosted a nine-goal thriller in which they managed to pip the Staggies 5-4 in a whirlwind encounter.

Rocco Quinn netted a brace for the Staggies alongside goals from Iain Vigurs and Grant Munro, but those four were not enough for us to travel up the A9 with any points.

Memorable Match

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8lgvfvIeM4

Familiar Faces

There have been several crossovers between ourselves Ross County, and St Mirren - including a few who are currently at both clubs.

Jay Henderson and Eamonn Brophy are the first two which come to mind, having signed for the club from the Buddies during the summer window.

Marcus Fraser is a popular name around Dingwall as not only a league cup winner but also a league and cup double-winning club captain. It is fair to say that Marcus Fraser spent an incredibly successful period of his career in the Highlands. Of course, he now applies his trade in the central belt with St Mirren.

Two other former Ross County captains also played for St Mirren, including Staggies legend Richard Brittain and another double-winning hero in Keith Watson who captained the club as recently as last season.

Team News

Ben Paton and Ross Callachan remain as the long-term absentees for the Staggies.

Jay Henderson and Eamonn Brophy are returning to fitness but this one may come too soon for the pair.

Will Nightingale is suspended.

Ticket Information

Ross County supporters can purchase tickets from the following link: https://t.co/hpTmV0bpQB