St Mirren will be disappointed they're going into the break level.
They've had the better chances but don't have a goal to show for it.
United have shown flashes, although they've done the most defending.
Image source, SNSUnited's Luca Stephenson cleared off the line
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee Utd
United goalkeeper Jack Walton is at full stretch to parry away Killian Phillips' header towards the far post.
Good effort and a good save.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee United
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at the SMISA
"You don't know what you're doing!" is the chant ringing round the home sections as the St Mirren fans give referee David Dickinson absolute pelters for awarding a foul to Dundee United when defender Mane Adegboyega appears to slip under pressure from Greg Kiltie.
Think the fans have a point about the decision.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee Utd
United goalkeeper Jack Walton spills a fierce Greg Kiltie effort from the edge of the box and luckily nothing comes of the rebound.
St Mirren putting a bit of pressure on again.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee United
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at the SMISA
"Let's get this going!" screams the Dundee United manager from the edge of his technical area.
Jim Goodwin's watched his side get a little ragged in the last few minutes, having had a decent spell prior to that.
There's an edge about this one, with a few tackles flying in. Both keepers have had to dirty their jerseys. All we need is a goal.
Hibernian 2-0 Motherwell
Another Hibs chance! Motherwell are rocking.
A corner falls to Josh Campbell, who miscues his shot, but it comes to fellow midfielder Nectarios Triantis at the back post.
He doesn't show the same composure as he did a few moments ago and his second goal of the game is not forthcoming.
Hibernian 2-0 Motherwell
It's gone from bad to worse, to even worse for Motherwell. Paul McGinn has pulled up while chasing back and the defender looks distraught.
He's got his hands on his head and knows it's a bad one. It's his first start since 5 October after two months out - and now it looks as though he'll spend another few weeks on the sidelines.
Dan Casey comes on and into Motherwell's defence.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee United
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at the SMISA
After being dominated in the opening 20 minutes, Dundee United are now settling into this one well.
Luca Stephenson, Ross Docherty and Vicko Sevelj are seeing more of the ball and Sam Dalby and Glenn Middleton look a real handful up front.
I'd be surprised is this is goalless much longer. Jinxed it, probably.
Nectarios Triantis
Quickfire double from the hosts - and there is no doubt this time!
It's a bit of a shocker initially from Ewan Wilson, who lets a from his goalkeeper run across him and invites Nectarios Triantis to take it off his toes.
The rest is sheer quality as the Hibs midfielder strides into the box and slides a low finish off the inside of the far post and in.
Lethal from Hibs.
Image source, BBC SportSt Mirren 0-0 Dundee Utd
Free-kick in a dangerous position for St Mirren.
They opt to cross it, but centre-half Declan Gallagher is there to turn it away.
Martin Boyle
FInally a moment of quality. And who needs Nicky Cadden?
His replacement, Jordan Obita, drives at his man and lashes a low ball across the face of goal and Martin Boyle reacts quickest to tap home.
The winger looks like he was offside from one replay, but they draw the lines and it stands!
Image source, BBC SportHibernian 0-0 Motherwell
This is not a classic.
Motherwell have edged their way into the game, but the only shot we have had is from Hibs' Josh Campbell's, which was deflected well wide.
Kieran Shanks
Third-top take the lead over the side just behind them in League 2.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee Utd
Vicko Sevelj's effort looks a dangerous one, but St Mirren centre-half Richard Taylor gets his head in the way.
Hibernian 0-0 Motherwell
Wide man Nicky Cadden will not be returning for Hibs after all. He had some blood on his top and had already taken a sore one earlier on his leg.
Jordan Obita is now on in his place. That's a big blow for Hibs. Cadden's been their star man this season.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee United
Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at SMiSA Stadium
Dundee United are like a giant tangerine sponge at the moment, soaking up all St Mirren's early pressure.
The home side has had by far the better of the play, but the visitors' backline is standing firm, with United looking dangerous on the break and Glenn Middleton's pace problematic for the St Mirren defence.
Hibernian 0-0 Motherwell
Nicky Cadden has taken a sore one to the face, but the Hibs left wing-back is on his feet and walking.
He has to go off the pitch as per the rules, but he'll be back on shortly.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee United
Kevin Holt leathers a peach of a half volley, but it's straight at home goalkeeper Zach Hemming.
He hit that so sweetly. Unlucky.
St Mirren 0-0 Dundee Utd
United haven't looked too convincing from balls into their area.
St Mirren are hungry for the second ball as well.
Hibernian 0-0 Motherwell
Josh Campbell drives into the Well box and the midfielder's shot is deflected behind for a corner.
Hibs made the most of set-pieces against Rangers. But this one is punched convincingly by Motherwell debutant goalkeeper Archie Mair.
Substitute Louis Moult's stunning bicycle kick was the difference in Paisley
Louis Moult's outrageous 88th-minute overhead kick strengthened Dundee United's hold on third place in the Scottish Premiership as they edged out wasteful St Mirren in Paisley.
In a chaotic finale, United goalkeeper Jack Walton denied St Mirren an equaliser with a stoppage-time save from Toyosi Olusanya's penalty after the striker had been tripped by Kevin Holt.
That missed opportunity told the story of the afternoon for the hosts, who had the better chances but lacked the killer touch of Moult, whose sensational acrobatic effort snatched a vital three points for Jim Goodwin's side.
Stephen Robinson will rue his team's profligacy after they missed a number of clear-cut chances, with Richard Taylor seeing an early header cleared off the line by Luca Stephenson and Mikael Mandron smashing the underside of the bar.
Substitute Olusanya then failed to beat Walton when clean through before the United goalkeeper dived to his left to deny the St Mirren striker from the spot just four minutes after Moult's magic.
The defeat is a fourth on the bounce for the Paisley side, who have also failed to score in their last three games and now drop out of the top six.
United, meanwhile, end a run of two losses by moving four points clear in third having played two games more than fourth-placed Aberdeen.
United were crying out for inspiration when Moult, making his first appearance in a month after a spell out injured, was brought on for Glenn Middleton on the hour.
And, boy, did the striker deliver it. The former Motherwell forward's remarkable winner came just moments after his point-blank header was saved superbly by Zach Hemming.
Goodwin's men were fortunate to be level at the break, but they suffered without conceding. This was not a smash-and-grab job, though.
United improved massively after the interval, Vicko Sevelj having a back-post finish disallowed for offside before Middleton's deflected strike hit the bar.
Holt and Sam Dalby were also denied as the game became frantic in the closing stages, epitomised by an incredible finale that saw Moult and Walton make themselves the heroes.
Four defeats in a row, three of which St Mirren have failed to score in.
Since a fine Boxing Day win over Rangers, it has been a tough couple of weeks for Robinson and his players.
Their misfortunate in this one comes from a lack of cutting edge, failing to score with an expected goals rating of 2.19.
As well as the gilt-edged chances for Olusanya and Mandron, Killian Phillips' first-half header was also denied by the impressive Walton before Elvis Bwomono slipped at the back post while aiming to strike at goal.
The 17 shots St Mirren ed is much higher than their season average of 11, and Robinson must ensure this does not become a trend that can derail their season.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 8 | 53 | 59 |
| |
| 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 17 | 21 | 41 |
| |
| 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 37 |
| |
| 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 34 |
| |
| 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 37 | -9 | 31 |
| |
| 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 34 | 36 | -2 | 29 |
| |
| 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 38 | -11 | 27 |
| |
| 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 34 | 38 | -4 | 26 |
| |
| 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 37 | -12 | 25 |
| |
| 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 42 | -19 | 25 |
| |
| 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 31 | -6 | 23 |
| |
| 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 24 | 44 | -20 | 15 |
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Manager: Stephen Robinson
Formation: 3 - 4 - 3
Manager: Jim Goodwin
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: Stephen Robinson
Formation: 3 - 4 - 3
Manager: Jim Goodwin
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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St. Mirren have lost both of their league games against Dundee United this season, after having only lost two of their previous 11 Scottish Premiership meetings with the Tangerines beforehand (W4 D5 L2).
After their 1-0 win in October, Dundee United are looking to successive top-flight away wins at St. Mirren for the first time since November 2008 (run of 4).
St. Mirren have lost each of their last three league games, the last two of which without scoring. The Buddies last lost three successive Scottish Premiership matches without scoring in December 2023.
Dundee United have lost both of their last two league games, after having only lost one of their previous 10 beforehand (W5 D4). The Tangerines last lost more in a row in the Scottish Premiership in May 2023 (5).
Dundee United’s Jim Goodwin has only lost one of his six Scottish Premiership games against former side St. Mirren since leaving the club (W3 D2), a 1-3 defeat with Aberdeen in December 2022.
