St. Johnstone have failed to score a first-half goal in 22 of their 30 games, no team has failed to do so more often in the Premiership this season. Aberdeen have committed 12 fouls in this match, higher than their season average of 11.1 in the Premiership.

Valakari took the positives from a difficult afternoon at McDiarmid Park. Simo Valakari believes St Johnstone’s 0-0 draw with Aberdeen at McDiarmid Park on Saturday was a “step forward” for his relegation-battling side.

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari: "I think everyone saw it was a very tight game, not much between the teams.