Partick Thistle and St Mirren head into the second leg of the Scottish Premiership play‑off final with the tie level after a 1-1 draw at Firhill. Killian Phillips opened the score for the Jags in the 39th minute, before Aidan Fitzpatrick equalised 23 minutes later to keep the balance tight.

Phillips, deployed by interim boss Craig McLeish almost as a striker, struck from a pass by Mikael Mandron inside the box, while Thistle’s keeper Josh Clarke saved a low drive from the Jags forward and later denied Tony Watt with a clear‑cut stop. Sinclair’s reflex work for St Mirren thwarted several close attempts.

Both sides pushed hard for a winner, but neither could break the deadlock. St Mirren, fresh from a Premier Sports Cup triumph yet sitting second‑bottom, will look to home advantage in Paisley, while Thistle, having missed the play‑offs for four straight seasons, will rely on their disciplined defence to force a result.

The match will be decided in Paisley on Monday night, where a single goal will seal promotion for the Jags or keep St Mirren in the top flight. The outcome will shape both clubs’ next season plans and fan expectations.