PERTH, Scotland (Interstat) — Reece McAlear’s 25th-minute goal proved decisive as Saint Johnstone edged Ross County 1-0 in a Scottish Championship match Saturday at McDiarmid Park.

The home side’s midfielder found the net for the game’s only score. The match was a physical affair, yielding six yellow cards, with five issued in a contentious four-minute span late in the first half.

The victory solidifies Saint Johnstone’s strong league campaign, improving its record to 17 wins, 3 losses and 11 draws. Ross County, which has struggled for consistency, fell to 6-14-9. The result aligned with statistical models that heavily favored Saint Johnstone to win.