DUNFERMLINE, Scotland (Interstat) — Saint Johnstone earned a 2-0 road victory over Dunfermline Athle in a Scottish Championship match Tuesday at KDM Group East End Park.

After a first half with few chances, the visitors broke through in the 56th minute. Substitute Reece McAlear scored the opener, assisted by midfielder Charlie Gilmour. Saint Johnstone doubled its lead in the 73rd minute when another substitute, Ruari Paton, found the net following a pass from defender Kieran Ngwenya.

The match featured three yellow cards, issued to Ngwenya, Gilmour and Saint Johnstone substitute Matty Foulds. The result avenged a 1-0 home loss to Dunfermline from January. Saint Johnstone improved its league record to 20 wins, 11 draws and three losses. Dunfermline Athle moved to 13 wins, eight draws and 13 losses.