After yesterday evening’s result, we have secured our place in Scotland’s top flight for another season.

While there is relief in retaining our Premiership status, the reality is that we came extremely close to losing it - and with it, the financial stability, opportunities and profile that come with being a Premiership Football Club.

Moments like this serve as a powerful reminder of why fan ownership matters.

As a majority supporter-owned club, St Mirren is protected by the people who care most about its future. SMiSA was created to safeguard the long-term future of our football club, ensuring that supporters will always have a voice and that decisions are made with the best interests of St Mirren at heart.

Football will always bring highs and lows. The 2025/26 season has delivered incredible memories alongside difficult moments, but fan ownership gives our club stability through both. It means that regardless of results on the pitch, St Mirren remains accountable to its supporters and rooted in the community that has carried it through generations.

The collective backing of our members has helped secure the future of the club and continues to strengthen our ability to compete at the highest level possible. The stronger SMiSA becomes, the stronger St Mirren becomes.

Now more than ever, continued supporter involvement is vital. If you believe in protecting the future of our club and strengthening supporter ownership at St Mirren, please consider joining SMiSA today.

Together, we can continue building a sustainable, supporter-owned future for St Mirren Football Club.

JOIN NOW: www.smisa.net/signup

Yours in Black and White,

The SMiSA Board

Supporters heading to the match against Livingston this Saturday are invited to stop by the SMiSA gazebo ahead of kick-off. Whether you want to learn more about fan ownership, pick up your membership goodies, or enter our prize draw, we’d love to see you there.

📍Where to Find Us

The SMiSA gazebo will be located outside the stadium at the corner between the South and West Stands, open from 2:00pm until 2:50pm before the match.

🎉 Win a Signed St Mirren Football

Every supporter with a match ticket can enter our free prize draw to win a St Mirren football signed by the first-team squad!

How to enter:

• Simply visit the gazebo before the match and add your name to the draw.
• The winner will be announced at half-time. We'll also text the winner in case they missed the announcement.
• The prize can be collected after the match from the Stadium Main Entrance.

🤝 Join SMiSA & Help Build the Buds

Thinking about joining SMiSA? This is the perfect opportunity.

SMiSA Board members will be at the gazebo to:

• Chat about fan ownership and what SMiSA does
• Answer your questions
• Help you join on the spot and get involved in shaping the future of the club

We need supporters now more than ever - come along and help #BuildtheBuds.

🎁 Member Collections

Already a member? Don’t forget to stop by and collect your SMiSA pin badge if you haven’t received yours yet.

👶 Junior Buds Updates

There’s plenty for our younger buddies too:

Gift Pack Collection

• Junior Buds who have been contacted can collect their Welcome Pack or Year 2 Gift Pack from the gazebo.

Sign up a new Junior Bud

• You can sign up any U16 at the gazebo for just £30 per year.
• Membership includes:
  • Welcome Pack
  • Personalised certificate
  • Access to exclusive draws
• Pay cash at the gazebo and you can take the Welcome Pack home immediately.

💬 Come Say Hello

We encourage all supporters to pop along for a chat, enter the draw, collect goodies, and learn more about how you can help shape the future of our club through fan ownership.

We really appreciate your support, and we hope to see you at the gazebo on Saturday!

Together, let’s #BuildtheBuds.

SMiSA is delighted to offer members a unique opportunity to get up close with our Premier Sports Cup and capture the moment with their own photo.

To ensure as many members as possible can enjoy this experience, we will be hosting two dedicated photo sessions:

• Sunday 5th April 2026
  🕙 10:00 – 12:00
• Thursday 9th April 2026
  🕔 17:00 – 20:00

These events are exclusively for SMiSA members and are expected to be very popular. To manage attendance and provide the best possible experience for everyone, booking is essential.

How to Attend

Members must:

• Book a ticket in advance via SMiSA’s online platform
• Attend within their allocated time slot

This approach allows us to safely manage numbers and ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the experience without long waiting times.

🔗 Sunday 5th Booking Link: Click Here

🔗Thursday 9th Booking Link: Click Here

Booking Information

Separate booking pages have been created for each date. Members can choose the session that suits them best by following the relevant link.

If demand for the Sunday session is particularly high, additional time slots may be added, so we encourage members to book early to avoid disappointment.

Each ticket holder can bring a maximum of two friends or family with them. 

Don’t Miss Out

Opportunities like this don’t come around often. Whether you’re looking for a memorable keepsake or simply want to see the Premier Sports Cup up close, this is an event not to be missed.

We look forward to welcoming you!

We have scheduled SMiSA's Annual General Meeting this year for Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 7pm. It will take place within the hospitality suite at the SMiSA Stadium, and all members are eligible and welcome to attend. 

The AGM will look back on what has been achieved in the past year as well as ahead to 2026/27.

 The AGM notice, including our annual accounts, will be issued 14 days prior to the meeting, along with your invitation to vote on all AGM business. A link will also be included within this notice so that you can register your attendance if you wish to attend the 2026 SMiSA AGM (in-person or online).

The AGM notice will include the election of the SMiSA board. As it stands, four of the nine places will be vacant and will be open for election as per our rules. Five elected members will continue to serve for at least another year as none have reached three years on their current term. They are Dougie McMahon, David Mackenzie, Stuart Hamilton, Jim Cumming and Paul Gilligan. SMiSA board members Alex Dillon, Stuart Chawk and Jack McSkeane have reached the end of their three-year term and will step down. Alex, Stuart and Jack are eligible to apply to be re-elected to the SMiSA Board, along with any other candidates who put themselves forward. 

HOW TO APPLY

Any SMiSA members who wish to put themselves forward for election to the SMiSA board can do so now. Board members are expected to attend fortnightly meetings (held on Monday evenings) and make a meaningful contribution, both in terms of their time and the quality of their input. 

Anybody who would like to stand should email [email protected] and request an application form. You will need to be nominated by two other SMiSA members and have been a member for at least 90 days prior to the date applications close which is Monday 30th March at 5pm. 

You will also need to submit a 500-word statement explaining why you would like to be elected and submit a photo for the election page on the SMiSA website. Voting will run for ten days from April 7th, with results announced at the AGM. 

As always, if there is anything you wish to speak to us about we can be contacted via [email protected]. 

Saturday’s William Hill Premiership match against Motherwell is about more than just what happens on the pitch.

It’s Fan Ownership Day - a celebration of how far we’ve come since becoming majority fan-owned in 2021, and a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together in the future.

Thanks to the incredible backing of supporters through SMiSA, St Mirren is proudly majority-owned by its fans, and this weekend is all about celebrating that shared success and inspiring more Buddies to Be in that Number.

St Mirren Chief Operating Officer Keith Lasley said: "We're excited to be celebrating fan ownership at this weekend's match against Motherwell. With both clubs being majority fan-owned, Saturday is the perfect opportunity for us to recognise the benefits of fan ownership and acknowledge the significant contributions SMiSA have made and continue to make to the growth of our club."

Celebrating Fan Ownership

Fan Ownership Day shines a spotlight on the role supporters play in shaping the future of our club. Through SMiSA’s Build the Buds campaign, over 90% of all SMiSA member subscriptions are invested directly into St Mirren FC and associated organisations - helping strengthen the club on and off the park.

And this Saturday, you’ll see fan ownership brought to life across the entire matchday experience.

What’s Happening on the Day?

Mascots Leading the Way

Fan ownership starts with the next generation…

• 11 Junior Buds will proudly lead St Mirren out onto the pitch.
• Joining them will be 11 Junior Steel members from Well Society, representing another fan-owned club.

A brilliant moment that celebrates supporter power across Scottish football.

SMiSA – Your Matchday Sponsors

SMiSA are proud matchday sponsors for this fixture.

This sponsorship is made possible entirely through member contributions - and the funds go straight back into growing your football club.

Hospitality Experience

A table in hospitality has been reserved for SMiSA members. Winners have been selected via a draw which was open to all Standard and Plus members.

Meet SMiSA Around the Ground

Supporters can meet the SMiSA team before kick-off:

• Visit the SMiSA gazebo outside the Main Stand (weather permitting)
• Ask questions about membership
• Sign up on the day
• Collect your SMiSA pin badge if you haven’t already

You’ll also spot SMiSA board members around the turnstiles - always happy to chat about how you can help Build the Buds.

Half-Time Challenge

At the break, enjoy a special:

⚽ St Mirren v Motherwell ‘Spot the Ball’ Face-Off

Three Junior Buds will take on three Junior Steel members in a fun fan-ownership showdown.

New Member Prize Draw

Thinking about joining? This is the perfect time.

Anyone who signs up as a Standard or Plus SMiSA member between 9:00am Friday 20th February and Half-time on Saturday (20:15pm) will be entered into a prize draw to win:

An SMFC ¼ zip training top signed by the 2025 League Cup-winning matchday squad

The winner will be announced at half-time!

Special Matchday Programme

Make sure to pick up a programme featuring:

• A bespoke Fan Ownership Day cover
• A special Message to Every Buddie
• A chance to ‘Meet Your Mascots’

Be In That Number

Fan ownership is what makes St Mirren different from others.

It’s what gives supporters a real voice.
It’s what allows us, supporters, to invest in our club’s future.
And it’s what helps us Build the Buds.

If you’re not yet a member, now is the time to step forward and help shape what comes next.

👉 Join today at: www.smisa.net/signup

Be in that Number.

All St Mirren supporters are invited to join us at one of two special information evenings following the unveiling of our new strategy - The Way Forward - a major step in shaping the future of our club and SMiSA.

These sessions are open to all St Mirren fans, whether you’re a SMiSA member or not, and will give everyone the chance to hear first-hand about our vision for the future and the next phase of our fan ownership journey.

🗓️ Event Details

Monday 20th October – Online Session (via Zoom)
Time: 7:00pm
📍 Open to all supporters
🎟️ Members: Book your place via. the membership platform here
🎟️ Non-members: Book your place via. Eventbrite here. Once booked, you will be emailed the day before the meeting with a link to join.

Tuesday 21st October – In-Person Session at The SMiSA Stadium
Time: 7:00pm
📍 The SMiSA Stadium Westmarch Suite
🎟️ Members: Book your place via. the membership platform here
🎟️ Non-members: Book your place via. Eventbrite here

🤝 Hear from SMiSA and SMFC Boards

Both evenings will feature representatives from the SMFC and SMiSA boards, who will walk supporters through the new strategy, its impact on the club’s future, and the opportunities it creates for improving our connection with supporters and our community.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions directly before members are asked to vote on key proposals later this month.

🗳️ Member Poll: Have Your Say

Following the information evenings, a member poll will open on Wednesday 22nd October, running until Saturday 1st November. Members will be asked to vote on two key motions:

1. Do you approve or disapprove of restructuring SMiSA’s funding model as set out in The Way Forward strategy?

2. Do you approve or disapprove of the proposed governance changes, including re-approval every four years and an eight-year maximum term for SMiSA’s club board directors?

To pass, each motion will require a two-thirds (66.67%) majority of votes cast, reflecting the importance of these decisions for SMiSA’s future direction.

💬 Join the Conversation. Shape the Future.

This is a pivotal moment for both SMiSA and St Mirren Football Club. Your input, ideas, and questions matter - whether you’ve been part of SMiSA for years or are simply a Buddie who is interested in hearing what it's all about.

We encourage all supporters to attend one of these sessions, find out more about The Way Forward, and help us continue to build a sustainable, supporter-led future for our club.

⚫⚪ Together, let’s Build the Buds.