The final match of the season is fast approaching, and for St Mirren, it's been a tough stretch to close out campaigns. The Buddies haven't tasted victory on the last day in any of the past five seasons, posting three draws and two losses in that span. To find their most recent matchday 38 win in the Scottish Premiership, you have to go back to the 2018-19 season, when they edged Dundee 3-2. That's a stat that will have fans hoping for a reversal of fortune this time around.

On the other side, Dundee United are in a bit of a scoring drought, having failed to find the net in three consecutive league matches. That's their worst run since December 2021, when they went four games without a goal. However, there's a silver lining for the Terrors: they've been strong in season finales, losing just one of their last six Scottish Premiership closing-day fixtures. That sole defeat came in 2022-23, a 3-2 loss to Motherwell.

When these two sides meet at St Mirren Park, recent history offers a glimmer of hope for the home fans. St Mirren have won two of their last four top-flight home games against Dundee United—a significant improvement after managing just one win in their previous 18 such encounters. Still, United have dominated the overall head-to-head in recent years, winning five of the last seven Scottish Premiership meetings, including a 2-1 victory back in March.

As both teams prepare for the season finale, these stats set the stage for an intriguing clash. Will St Mirren break their final-day hoodoo, or can Dundee United extend their strong record in season closers? One thing's for sure: it's a matchup with plenty of storylines for fans to follow.