League-position context
Heart Of Midlothian rank1st
ST Johnstone rank9th
Heart Of Midlothian points12
ST Johnstone points3
Heart Of Midlothian: #1 · 12 pts · GD +6
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
ST Johnstone: #9 · 3 pts · GD -5
8 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.