St Mirren had the better of the first half anjd Falkirk were perhaps lucky not to be reduced to 10 men with Peter Grant’s challenge on Paul McMullan but Lee Miller’s introduction and a much improved second half saw two goals for John Baird, and three points for the Bairns.
. 12-09-2015. Picture Michael Gillen. PAISLEY. St. Mirren Park. SPFL Championship. St Mirren F.C. v Falkirk F.C. Falkirk win by 3 goals to 2. Falkirk third goal, John Baird 9.
12-09-2015. Picture Michael Gillen. PAISLEY. St. Mirren Park. SPFL Championship. St Mirren F.C. v Falkirk F.C. Falkirk win by 3 goals to 2. Falkirk third goal, John Baird 9. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 3
Callum Gallagher and Jim Goodwin try to shackle John Baird. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 3
St Mirren score first through Scott Agnew. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 0
Mallan strokes home for the Saints' second. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren v Falkirk
Falkirk fans were pleased to see Lee Miller come on and even more so with the impact he made. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 0
John Beaton booked Steven Thompson of the Saints. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 0
Lee Miller's introduction changed the game. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 1
Luke Leahy made a backpost run to head at goal... | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 1
.... and deceived Jamie Langfield to reduce the deficit | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 1
The defender didn't score ordinary goals and this was no different. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
1. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 3
Callum Gallagher and Jim Goodwin try to shackle John Baird. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
2. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 3
St Mirren score first through Scott Agnew. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
3. St Mirren 2 Falkirk 0
Mallan strokes home for the Saints' second. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen
4. St Mirren v Falkirk
Falkirk fans were pleased to see Lee Miller come on and even more so with the impact he made. | JPIMedia Photo: Michael Gillen