Killian Phillips scored in each half to reward a terrific St Mirren away display with a 2-0 opening-day win at Falkirk in the William Hill Premiership. However, they did prevail twice at Falkirk Stadium in 2025/26 and the venue proved a happy hunting ground once again. Craig McLeish’s side, among the bookies’ favourites to finish bottom, should have enjoyed a greater margin of victory than 2-0. And before his 62nd-minute withdrawal, the 20-year-old was gifted another opportunity by a stray Melniks pass. Falkirk continued to pile forward, only for Saints to catch them on the break and clinch three points after 87 minutes.