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Zach Mitchell’s St Johnstone loan cut short due to knee injury

Defender Zach Mitchell has seen his season-long loan to St Johnstone cut short by a serious knee injury.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 6:31 PM
Zach Mitchell’s St Johnstone loan cut short due to knee injury
Key Things to Know
  • Zach Mitchell's loan spell at St Johnstone has ended early due to a serious knee injury.
  • The 21-year-old defender suffered the injury during a match against Falkirk and underwent surgery.
  • Mitchell has returned to parent club Charlton Athletic to begin treatment and rehabilitation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Defender Zach Mitchell's season-long loan with St Johnstone has been cut short following a serious knee injury. The 21-year-old sustained the injury during a match against Falkirk and has already undergone surgery.

Mitchell has returned to parent club Charlton to undergo treatment and rehabilitation. Mitchell and St Johnstone both released statements thanking each other for his contributions during his second spell with the Scottish club.

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