Scottish Championship: Saint Johnstone 1-0 Ross County. In a tight and tense Premiership encounter, St Johnstone edged out Ross County 1-0 at McDiarmid Park to secure a vital three points in their battle to move clear of the relegation zone. The only goal came in the 65th minute, a scrappy affair from a set-piece that was eventually forced over the line by the Saints' centre-back. Ross County had their chances, hitting the post in the first half and seeing a strong penalty appeal waved away in the second. St Johnstone's goalkeeper was in inspired form, making a crucial double-save in the dying minutes to preserve the lead. The win lifts St Johnstone away from immediate danger, while Ross County's defeat leaves them looking nervously over their shoulder. St Johnstone's boss highlighted the importance of the result: "It wasn't pretty, but the character and fight were immense. That's a huge win for us." The County manager was frustrated: "We created enough to get something but didn't take our chances. The fine margins went against us today."