Since the Championship began in 2009-10, there have only been four years when the title winners have finished with a points-per-game record of less than 2.0 – County in 2018-19, Hibs in 2016-17, Dundee in 2013-14 and Dunfermline in 2010-11.
So St Johnstone are in a positive place, but it’s unlikely to be smooth sailing between now and the end of the season.
After Partick Thistle’s fight-back to salvage a point at Morton and unlikely challengers Arbroath’s comfortable 4-1 victory over Queen’s Park, they will still have to watch their backs.
When asked if the Perth club are the likeliest winners, former St Johnstone Billy Dodds said on Sportsound: “On today’s evidence I would say so.
“They look a right good team, although they might just lack a bit of height, especially at set-pieces. Their brand of football is really good. It’s not just quick passing, they dart about.”
But Dodds thinks it will be up to the other sides in the Championship to force a mistake from the current leaders if somebody else wants to snatch the crown.
“I don’t see them losing enough games for anybody to catch them,” he added. “But teams have got to hang in there and put them under pressure.”