St Johnstone are facing early Premier Sports Cup elimination after losing another penalty shoot-out. The 2020-21 winners have only two points from two games after following a midweek stalemate against Annan with a 2-2 draw against Queen of the South in Dumfries.
Jamie Murphy’s well-taken double was the highlight for Callum Davidson’s side. The summer signing twice equalised, the second with five minutes left, following Connor Murray’s header and a close-range strike from Ruari Paton.
With two games left, the Perth side are six points behind Group F leaders Annan, who continued their sensational start to the season with a 4-0 home win over Elgin.
Doubles from Aidan Smith and Tommy Goss ensured the League 2 side will clinch top spot if they avoid defeat at home to Ayr on Tuesday.