St. Johnstone earned a narrow 2-1 home win over Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Championship on September 20, 2025. The Saints held on for a vital victory after surviving a late onslaught from the visiting Pars. St. Johnstone raced into a two-goal lead in the first half with goals from a penalty and a clever free-kick routine. Dunfermline improved dramatically after the interval and pulled a goal back early in the second half, setting up a tense finale. The away side dominated the final half-hour, hitting the woodwork and forcing a series of corners, but could not find the crucial second goal. The win moves St. Johnstone into the upper echelons of the table, while Dunfermline rued missed opportunities. The St. Johnstone manager admitted his team rode their luck at times, and the Dunfermline coach praised his players' fightback.