The 2017-18 campaign was a season of consolidation for St Johnstone as the Saints secured a respectable 8th-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, extending their run in the top flight. Leading the line was veteran striker Steven MacLean, whose 9 league goals proved vital in a campaign built on Tommy Wright's consistent management. It was a poignant year that saw the departure of club legends MacLean, Alan Mannus, and Chris Millar, and remains a defining chapter in the club's sustained period in the Scottish elite.