About St Johnstone FC

St Johnstone Football Club is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Founded in 1884, the club takes its name from the old name of Perth, “St Johnstoun.” They are commonly known as “The Saints” and play their home matches at McDiarmid Park, where they have been based since 1989. The club spent much of its early history moving between divisions but gradually established itself as a steady presence in Scottish professional football.

For most of its history, St Johnstone were considered a “yo-yo” club, often moving between the top two tiers of Scottish football. Their early years were marked by limited success, but they steadily built stability and became more consistent from the late 20th century onwards. The club’s breakthrough in modern times came in the early 2000s, when they began to establish themselves in the top flight for extended periods and developed a reputation for organisation and resilience.

The club’s greatest achievements came in the 21st century, when St Johnstone won their first major trophy by lifting the Scottish Cup in 2014. They followed this with a historic domestic cup double in the 2020–21 season, winning both the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup. These successes marked the most successful period in the club’s history and elevated their status in Scottish football, alongside continued battles in league competition and strong regional rivalries, particularly with Dundee-based clubs.