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St Johnstone extend lead at top of Scottish Championship to six points Raith Rovers move up two places to fifth Saints are unbeaten in 12 games Saints are unbeaten against Rovers in 11 meetings since a 1-0 loss in Kirkcaldy in 2004 Saints miss best chance when Fowler blocks teammate Stanton's goalbound effort on line Rovers' Vaughan has goal controversially ruled out for offside Amy Canavan FT: Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Rovers captain Scott Brown tells BBC Scotland: "Probably not the best game in history, but it was a good point for us. "St Johnstone are a good team and showed that at times. "We showed good resilience and dug in. " FT: Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Raith Rovers manager Dougie Imrie thought both sides had chances to win the game. "It was a really competitive game, " he tells BBC Scotland. "St Johnstone will rue hitting the bar and we will rue the goal that was chopped off. "All the games are going to be difficult from now until the end of the season, but we played well tonight and willl take the point and move on. " As for the offside decision against Lewis Vaughan, Imrie adds: "It is clearly onside. They have a difficult job in the Championship as there is no VAR and we just have to take our medicine and move on. " FT: Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone St Johnstone's lead is now six points and Partick Thistle can half that against Airdrieonians tomorrow. But captain Jason Holt says: "We can only control what we can control and that was the game tonight. "It was two dropped points, but it might be an important one come the end of the season. "Whenever you are pushing at the top of the table, there is going to be pressure and I am really pleased with the way the boys have dealt with it. " FT: Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone St Johnstone captain Jason Holt was named man of the match by Sportsound's James Mc Fadden but headed straight at home goalkeeper Josh Rae in stoppage time. "My first reaction is that I'm massively disappointed because I think I should score - probably the last action of the match, " Holt tells BBC Scotland. "Very disappointed, but I think we controlled large parts of the game. "We had two really good chances. One in the first half and mine at the end there. "Outwith that, we probably failed to create any clearcut ones, but I'm just disappointed with that one at the end. " League leaders St Johnstone miss the chance to move eight points clear of second-place Partick Thistle as they are held to a goalless draw at Raith Rovers. Sam Stanton missed a beyond-golden opportunity for Saints in the first half as his close-range effort bounced off team-mate Josh Fowler's face. Catch the clip of that further down this live-text. Lewis Vaughan had the ball in the back of the net for Rovers, but the offside flag was raised, though replays appear to show the attacker was onside. After that, there was very little on show in a very cagey second half. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Yes it was. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Oh Jason Holt, that is a HUGE chance. He goes for a close-range effort with his head when really, he had more time to take it in. Was that THE chance? Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone FIVE minutes to be added. Come on, someone, do. .. something. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Very ambitious from Saints defender Morgan Boyes from distance. It's, eh, an effort that sums up tonight's action. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone We're now in the time-wasting time frame. Home goalkeeper Josh Rae is booked for delaying the restart. .. and then boots the ball right out of play when he eventually takes his by-kick. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Oh good, More changes. Kari Montagu and Paul Nsio are on for Raith Rovers in place of captain Scott Brown and Lewis Vaughan, who had that first-half goal ruled out for offside. .. questionably. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone James Mc Fadden Former Scotland forward on BBC Sportscene It's been fairly even. A diplomatic description that, James. .. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Lewis Stevenson halts a Saints attack and the veteran defender enters the book. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Oh those BOOS. Sam Stanton's night is up at his old stomping ground, with on-loan Falkirk forward Alfredo Agyeman replacing him. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Very much reached that stage where nothing is happening other than substitutions. Jai Rowe is on for Rovers in place of Ross Matthews. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Josh Mullin is now on for Innes Cameron. The striker had a quiet debut after that early sight of goal in the first half. Far from the dream debut for Innes Cameron. .. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Nothing comes of it for Rovers. In fact, it's more promising for St Johnstone on the break. Ross Matthews tried to halt the breakaway, and was booked for his cynical attempt. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Josh Mullin is ready to come on for Raith Rovers, but the hosts are gonna have a go from a corner first. .. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone If you're following the telly coverage, do not believe Thomas Duncan and James Mc Fadden as they try to tell you its mild. They're shielded from the wind and rain in the railway stand. I have six layers on and still cannae feel my fingers or toes. Not exactly like the football on show is warming me up either. .. Raith Rovers 0-0 St Johnstone Nearly an immediate impact from Ruari Paton. Right in the centre of goal, the striker has a shot, but it's deflected on the way through and Rovers goalkeeper Josh Rae is able to latch onto it. Last Updated 20th February 2026 at 21: 44 Please Note: All times UK. 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