Dunfermline, Saint Johnstone Draw in Scottish Championship Opener
DUNFERMLINE, Scotland (Interstat) — Dunfermline Athletic and Saint Johnstone played to a 2-2 draw in a Scottish Championship match Saturday at KDM Group East End Park.
Barney Stewart opened the scoring for the hosts in the eighth minute, but Saint Johnstone’s Reece McAlear equalized in the 30th. Substitute Liam Smith put the visitors ahead in the 66th, but Andy Tod secured a point for Dunfermline with a stoppage-time goal. McAlear, who also had an assist, was one of five players shown a yellow card in a physical second half. The result leaves both teams with a record of 0-0-1 to start the league season. The final score matched the projection from Interstat’s game simulator.