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Chamber and committees

Congratulating St. Johnstone FC on Winning the 2025-26 Scottish Championship Title

  • Submitted by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK
  • Date lodged: Monday, 08 June 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00289

That the Parliament congratulates St Johnstone FC on winning the 2025-26 Scottish Championship title and securing an immediate return to the Scottish Premiership; notes that the title was wrapped up with two games to spare after a 2–0 away victory over Dunfermline Athletic on 21 April 2026, with goals from Reece McAlear and Ruari Paton; commends manager Simo Valakari and his players for a dominant campaign in which they led the table from the opening day; thanks the fans, staff, board and St Johnstone Community Trust for their support, and wishes the club every success on its return to the Premiership.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Senga Beresford, Steven Bonnar, Miles Briggs, Victor Currie, Tim Eagle, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Langan, Julie MacDougall, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Jack Middleton, Mark Simpson, David Smith, Paul Sweeney