St Johnstone Women 2–3 Livingston Women
Scottish Women's Cup – 26 July 2026

Livingston Women progressed to the next round of the Scottish Women's Cup after a dramatic 3–2 victory away at St Johnstone Women. The tie ebbed and flowed throughout, with the visitors scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to snatch the win and set up a fourth‑round clash.

Match Overview

The hosts started brightly and took a deserved lead in the 18th minute when striker Hannah Stewart headed home from a corner. Livingston equalised just before the interval through a penalty converted by midfielder Kirsty Munro after a handball in the box. The second half saw St Johnstone regain the lead in the 52nd minute as winger Emma Davidson curled a brilliant effort into the top corner. But Livingston showed resilience – they levelled again in the 77th minute when substitute Amy Gallagher tapped in from a goalmouth scramble, and then secured the win three minutes later as forward Lauren McGregor volleyed home a cross from the right.

Key Moments

• 18' – Stewart heads St Johnstone ahead.
• 42' – Munro converts a penalty for Livingston.
• 52' – Davidson’s stunning strike restores St Johnstone’s lead.
• 77' – Gallagher equalises for Livingston.
• 80' – McGregor’s volley makes it 3‑2.

Standout Players

Livingston’s McGregor was a constant threat on the left wing and her winning goal was a moment of quality. St Johnstone’s central defender Chloe Brown made numerous blocks but could not prevent the late collapse. Livingston goalkeeper Erin Clachers made a crucial save at 2‑2 to keep her side in the tie.

Cup Context

The Scottish Women’s Cup is Scotland’s premier knockout competition for women’s clubs. Livingston, who compete in the SWPL 2, will now face a top‑flight opponent in the next round. St Johnstone, from the lower SWPL 3, exit with their heads held high after a valiant display.

The match attracted a healthy attendance of just over 400 at McDiarmid Park, reflecting growing interest in women’s football in Scotland.