The players leaving at the end of their contracts are Sean Kelly, Jim Goodwin, Alan Gow, Stuart Carswell, Cameron Howieson, Scott Agnew, Barry Cuddihy, Jaison McGrath and Alex Cooper.

Saints icon Steven Thompson has retired, Keith Watson has signed a pre-contract agreement with St Johnstone, and loanees David Clarkson and Lawrence Shankland return to their parent clubs.

[15] 16 September – Defender Ben Gordon, joined Alloa Athletic on loan until January 2017, a week after making his debut for Saints.

[20] 29 November – midfielder Kyle Hutton moved to Scottish League One side Airdrieonians on an emergency loan deal until January 2017.

[22] 3 January – Saints signed Aberdeen midfielder Craig Storie on loan until the end of the season, while Rangers loanees Tom Walsh and Ryan Hardie left the club.

[24] 12 January – Saints signed striker Rory Loy on loan from Dundee, and Norwegian midfielder Pål Fjelde from Bryne FK.

[25] Also on this day, it was confirmed that defender Jason Naismith had signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish Premiership side Ross County.

[26] 13 January – forward Calum Gallagher left the club to join fellow Scottish Championship side Dumbarton.

[28] 18 January – defender Jason Naismith left the club, to join Scottish Premiership side Ross County.

[29] 19 January – 21 year-old goalkeeper Billy O'Brien signed for the club on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season.

[32] 25 January – goalkeeper Scott Gallacher left the club by mutual consent, after having his one-year contract cut short.

[33] 27 January – Young starlet Kyle McAllister left the club, moving to EFL Championship side Derby County on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.