PERTH, Scotland (Interstat) — Substitute Robbie Fraser scored the lone goal in the 50th minute Saturday as Dunfermline Athletic opened its Scottish Championship season with a 1-0 road victory over Saint Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.

The result defied pregame projections, as statistical models heavily favored a Saint Johnstone win or draw. Fraser’s decisive finish, assisted by defender Cheick Diabate, secured three points for the visitors.

The match, played Jan. 24, 2026, was a physical contest featuring seven yellow cards. Dunfermline improved to 1-0-0 in league play, while Saint Johnstone fell to 0-1-0.