Sven Sprangler leads St. Johnstone to victory against Celtic Glasgow!

Sven Sprangler leads St. Johnstone to victory against Celtic Glasgow!

Perth, Schottland, Vereinigtes Königreich - On April 6, 2025, ÖFB legionnaire Sven Sprangler was remarkable against Celtic Glasgow with FC St. Johnstone. In an exciting duel on the 32nd matchday of the Scottish Premiership, the Saints won 1-0 and added an unexpected defeat to the league leader. The decisive goal was already made by the Latvian international Daniel's Balodis in the fourth minute.

This victory is of great importance for St. Johnstone in the relegation battle, since the team is currently the bottom of the table. With this success you stay in close contact with direct competitors Dundee FC, Ross County and Kilmarnock FC. St. Johnstone is currently missing five points on the penultimate Dundee FC in a league that divides into two groups after the basic round.

important role of Sven Sprangler

Sven Sprangler, who has been playing for St. Johnstone since autumn 2023, contributed decisively to achieve the victory after he was substituted in the 67th minute. For the 30-year-old, it is his 27th assignment in the current season, in which he plays an important role in the team. The former U21 team player, despite the challenges in the relegation battle, established himself as an integral part of the team.

The talented central defensive midfielder, born on March 27, 1995 in Austria, has already had a comprehensive career in the Austrian and now also in the Scottish league. In the current season, which has been known as the highest league in Scotland since 2013, St. Johnstone not only intensified the fight for relegation with this victory, but also consolidated its place in the relegation group.

Current situation in the Scottish Premiership

Celtic Glasgow remains in the race for the championship. Record champions with a total of 55 titles in the Scottish championship, this result will still have to be understood as a warning signal, especially since the season of the Scottish Premiership with 12 teams and an intensive fight for the places is designed. After 33 match days, the league is divided into two groups, which makes the second half of the season even more exciting.

Sven Sprangler's contract at St. Johnstone runs until May 31, 2025, and its market value is currently estimated at around 225,000 euros. After stations at clubs such as SV Mattersburg and Wolfsberger AC, he has made a name for himself and now shows his skills in the Scottish league. With a total number of 26 missions up to date this season, including games in the League Cup and Scottish Cup, Sprangler has proven that he is a central figure in the relegation battle.