Substitutes Spark Saint Mirren to Comeback Win Over Falkirk
FALKIRK, Scotland (March 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Saint Mirren rallied with two goals from substitutes to defeat Falkirk FC 2-1 in a Scottish Premiership match Saturday at Falkirk Stadium.
Barney Stewart gave the hosts a lead in the 15th minute, but Saint Mirren responded quickly. Substitute Miguel Freckleton equalized just three minutes later. Another substitute, Liam Donnelly, netted the 63rd-minute winner. Leon McCann, Killian Phillips and Alexandros Gogić provided assists.
The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored a Falkirk victory. Saint Mirren begins its league campaign with a win, while Falkirk starts with a loss.