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Fowler scores twice as St Johnstone beat Hibs

September 7, 2026 07:36

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Fowler scores twice as St Johnstone beat Hibs
WHAT HAPPENED
Josh Fowler scored twice in the opening 45 minutes as St Johnstone defeated Hibernian in a Scottish Premiership match. Fowler’s brace came in the first half and secured a win for St Johnstone.

The victory marks consecutive league wins for St Johnstone and added strain to Hibernian’s situation under head coach David Gray.

KEY CONTEXT
- The match was a Scottish Premiership fixture between St Johnstone and Hibernian.
- St Johnstone are now on back-to-back league victories.
- David Gray is the head coach of Hibernian and the result increased scrutiny on him.

WHY IT MATTERS
Consecutive wins suggest momentum for St Johnstone in the league. For Hibernian, the defeat intensified pressure on their head coach, a development that matters for the club’s short-term outlook and managerial situation.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether St Johnstone can extend this run beyond two consecutive league wins.
- How Hibernian and David Gray respond to the added pressure following this defeat.

KEY FACTS
- Josh Fowler scored twice in the first half.
- St Johnstone recorded back-to-back Scottish Premiership wins.
- The result increased pressure on Hibernian head coach David Gray.
- The match was a Scottish Premiership contest between St Johnstone and Hibernian.