That's five games down on this opening weekend in the Scottish Premiership.
The first round of fixtures will be completed tomorrow when defending champions Celtic host Dundee.
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Meanwhile, remember there are highlights of today's matches on Sportscene starting any minute now on the BBC Scotland channel.
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Hibernian head coach David Gray tells Sky Sports:"Second half was much more like us and then we have the big moment in the game.
"I thought there was only one team that was going to win the game with the chances we created.
"We lose it through naivety. The goal we lose is really poor. Yes, people make mistakes, but don't make two or three. We also need to be more clinical. You need to take your chances when you're on top.
"We can't feel sorry for ourselves with a European game on Thursday night.
"We've dropped points today and that's really tough to take.
"It helps when bodies come back [from injury. We're always looking [for new signings]. Naturally, there will be people going the other way."
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"We created enough chances to win the game, so to come away with nothing is clearly an issue," a disappointed David Gray tells Sky Sports. "Both goals we concede were naive."
We'll have a bit more from the Hibs boss in just a moment.
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Getting fed up watching Hibs play the ball square or backwards. They need to play a faster, pressing game. For the first time I’m wondering if David Gray and his staff are right to move the team forward.
Paul
An excellent result from Motherwell who dominated the first half but then lost the impetus in the second half. However their second goal was superb, well worked by Lowry and Williams and then Said who was cool, calm and collected. The new manager is following the principles of last season and it is working. Let’s hope it continues into next week's European tie.
Alan
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Motherwell midfielder Lukas Fadinger tells BBC Scotland: "It was a tough game and we fought hard. We have a lot of new players and I'm really proud of the team.
"We stick to our principles from last season with the style of play. Those of us who have been here longer, it's our job to drive that."
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Motherwell travel to play HJK Helsinki on Thursday, while Hibs are at home to North Macedonian side Shkendija in the first legs of their Conference League qualifiers
Can they both make it to the play-off round?
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson tells BBC Scotland: "It was a game of ups and downs for both teams and obviously I'm really pleased to come out with the three points.
"In the first half we showed some good stuff on the ball, but more than tactics we have to praise the spirit of the team because at time we had to ride out storms.
"We have Martin Moormann throwing himself to make blocks, the front three dropping deep to help and Paulsen making exceptional saves.
"We did that with eight players making their debut in the Premiership. It shows we have the right characters in the door.
"When we hit it off, the good periods look really good, but we want those periods to be longer, but even months from now when we are better we will have to suffer and the guys showed they are ready to do that."
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Scott Allan
Former Hibs midfielder on BBC Sportsound
For me, Hibs can be more thoughtful around the box. They make Motherwell defend and hope it lands for someone. That's the question mark over this team. They are quite predictable.
Over the course of two seasons it has worked for them. They are athletic, but I think they can do more to get guys like Elding and Boyle into good positions.
Saying that, it's harsh on them not getting anything from the game, but you have to tip your hat to the winning goal.
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Two of Motherwell's key performers have been talking to Sky Sports:
Ibrahim Said: "It's just amazing, you know. The pass was good, so I praise the pass. Then I did what I did."
Oscar Priestman: "They picked it up, but we soaked up pressure and then this man came up with the winner.
"Especially two games in quick succession, everyone put in a huge shift. We'll get our recovery in now and go to the next game.
"I don't know how much I can do for the second [penalty]. We got the three points and that's the main thing.
"The manager has brought in his own methods and stamped his authority on the team. We're all really enjoying it."
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Callum Davidson
Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound
Ibrahim Said is a great player to watch, isn't he?
He bounces off people, pops it through their legs, he'll chop past them and he links play.
If he keeps these levels up, he becomes a star and the manager has to play him.
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Alex Paulsen made a couple of good saves in that second half and Martin Moormann popped up in the right place to make two goal-line clearances.
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
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Callum Davidson
Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound
Hibs were the better team in the second half, but then Motherwell get the goal on the counter-attack.
Hibs will be so disappointed in how they lose the second goal. Motherwell took their chances and defended really well. It was a gritty display.
FT: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
More boos from the frustrated home fans.
If you go back to last season, that's four home defeats in a row for Hibs, two of them to Motherwell.
Motherwell do a number on Hibs at Easter Road, stealing the points with a slick late goal from Ibrahim Said.
It was almost all Hibs in the second half, with a Martin Boyle penalty cancelling out an earlier spot-kick from Lukas Fadinger.
Image source, SNSIbrahim Said slides in the winning goal for Motherwell
Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Alex Lowry tries to add a third Motherwell goal. Raphael Sallinger can't hold on to the shot and Warren O'Hora swipes a panicked clearance out for a throw-in.
That might be that...
Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Hibs are swarming forward and Owen Elding sends a header over the top.
Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Three minutes left of the four added on...
Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Ante Suto chests the ball down to fashion a shooting chance but he can't squeeze his shot past Alex Paulsen.
Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Easter Road
Some terrific one-touch football from Motherwell puts the visitors in front for a second time. Hibs boss David Gray punching his seat in the dugout in frustration.
Kai Fotheringham scores the decisive goal in a McDiarmid Park thriller
At a glance
St Johnstone twice lead then fall behind before winning seven-goal epic
Fotheringham scores winner on Perth side's return to top flight
St Johnstone made a winning start to their Scottish Premiership return as Kai Fotheringham's strike settled a seven-goal thriller against Kilmarnock.
Both sides held the lead then fell behind at a sunny McDiarmid Park that was witness to plenty of attacking intent but little defensive solidity.
After a year in the Championship, which St Johnstone won at a canter, the hosts unfurled the title flag. They then got off to the perfect start as they took advantage of a Killie mistake to score through Josh Fowler.
Neil McCann's side looked slack on the ball but nabbed an equaliser before the break when Greg Kiltie stole in at the back post to fire home a knockdown.
Just 45 seconds into the second half, St Johnstone were back in front. Cheick Diabate was allowed a free run at a floated corner, powering in his header from a few yards out.
Within two minutes, Kilmarnock were level again. A cross from the right was deflected into the sky and goalkeeper Toby Steward was caught in no-man's land as Joe Hugill got a toe to the ball to loop it into the net.
Less than five minutes later, Kilmarnock had the lead. Nicky Clescenco's shot was initially saved by Steward, but the ball deflected cruelly off Jason Holt and into the net.
The 3-2 scoreline was scarcely believable after the opening 45 minutes, but St Johnstone regained their composure to summon victory.
Louis Lloyd had been on the pitch seconds when he glanced a free-kick into the net - although it was later given as a Michael Schjonning-Larsen own goal.
Then Fotheringham wandered through the Killie defence and into the box where he lashed home the winner.
St Johnstone were rare Premiership casualties in the League Cup group stages and there were some fears from fans before kick-off about the quality of the squad.
Plenty who won the Championship remained - 10 of them started against Kilmarnock - but would they be strong enough to challenge in the top flight?
On this evidence, it's hard to say. Scoring four will normally win you a game, but losing three will normally lose you one.
What's more intriguing is that pre-match, manager Simo Valakari spoke candidly about how his side don't want to lose their free-flowing identity, but have to be streetwise. There was a hint they would be sturdier.
That proved not to be the case. Steward, who was solid last year, made two mistakes that resulted in goals. The midfield, which was in command for most of the first half, was soon made ineffective by a Neil McCann tactical tweak.
However, St Johnstone still had the confidence they could outscore their opponents, and that's what they did.
As for Kilmarnock, McCann spoke of his side's fine defensive record in the League Cup group stage, four games and zero goals conceded.
That was soon shattered as Aaron Tshibola gave the ball away in midfield, with St Johnstone running down the pitch to score.
McCann cut an angry figure for much of the first half. Kilmarnock's passing was sloppy, the errors mounted up, and it looked like the game might get away from them.
When they got level, they soon chucked it away with unbelievably soft defending from a corner. They got another equaliser and then went in front.
However, like everyone else, it appeared they couldn't believe they were ahead and they shipped another set-piece goal before Fotheringham sealed their fate.
Four goals conceded from St Johnstone's xG of 1.76 - that tells you St Johnstone were clinical or Killie were too open. Most who watched would tell you it was the latter.
Valakari reacts to Kilmarnock thriller
St Johnstone head coach Simo Valakari: "What a day. It was a big day for the club, to see the Championship flag and play our first Premiership game in front of our fans.
"In terms of the football, we played well today. We're playing against good players, a quality opponent, and they pushed us.
"Welcome to life in the Premiership, from nothing you are 3-2 down. Then you ask what's happening? We have been tested. This is a different level."
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann: "I didn't find it entertaining whatsoever. We got exactly what we deserved from the game - nothing.
"Can't defend like that, can't play like that and expect to win a game of football."
Kilmarnock boss Neil McCann post St Johnstone defeat
St Johnstone travel to Paisley to face St Mirren on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST) while Kilmarnock welcome Celtic to Rugby Park next Sunday (13:30)
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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Manager:Simo Valakari
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Neil McCann
Formation:4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Manager:Simo Valakari
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Neil McCann
Formation:4 - 4 - 1 - 1
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St. Johnstone have lost four of their last six Scottish Premiership games against Kilmarnock (W2), including both of their last two. The Saints last lost three in a row to Killie in the competition in August 2018 – the third of which was on MD1.
Kilmarnock have drawn each of the last three occasions they have faced a newly promoted side on MD1 of a top-flight season: 0-0 v Dundee in 2012-13, 1-1 v Dundee in 2014-15, and 2-2 v Livingston in 2025-26.
Since and including 2015-16, just one of 14 newly promoted sides has lost on MD1 of a Scottish Premiership campaign (W5 D8), with Livingston going down 1-3 at Celtic in 2018-19. The last promoted side to lose at home on MD1 in the competition were Hamilton Academical in 2014-15 (0-2 v Inverness Caledonian Thistle).
St. Johnstone are winless on MD1 in each of their last seven Scottish Premiership seasons (D2 L5) since beating Kilmarnock 2-1 in 2017-18.
Kilmarnock have only won their opening game in two of their last 15 top-flight seasons (D5 L8), beating St. Johnstone 2-0 in 2018-19 and Rangers 1-0 in 2023-24.
