St Johnstone are on the brink of clinching the Scottish Championship title and an immediate return to the Premiership. Simo Valakari's side are within two points of the trophy and could secure promotion with a win at Dunfermline Athletic on Tuesday, live on BBC Scotland. The match was postponed from Saturday due to Dunfermline's Scottish Cup semi-final involvement.

Partick Thistle's late equaliser against Airdrieonians on Saturday handed St Johnstone the initiative. The Glasgow side had been their only real challengers since September but now trail by four points with only two games remaining. Ross County, the other promotion favourite, have fared even worse—sacked two managers and remain a point behind Airdrie at the foot of the table. St Johnstone's six players named in the PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year reflects their dominance.

Dunfermline reached the Scottish Cup final after a penalty shootout victory over Falkirk, meaning physical and mental fatigue could affect them against a Saints side unbeaten in 11 Championship matches. St Johnstone beat Dunfermline 2-1 at home in September and drew 2-2 at East End Park in November, though their last league defeat came against Tuesday's hosts in January.