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With Hamilton Academical effectively relegated on Wednesday, the Lanarkshire side can consign visitors Kilmarnock to a play-off on Sunday.

The Ayrshire outfit must win that one and hope Ross County fail to take anything away to Motherwell if they are to avoid facing the winners of Saturday's semi-final between Championship sides Dundee and Raith Rovers.

Hamilton Academical v Kilmarnock (12:00)

Hamilton boss Brian Rice says he has a couple of players carrying knocks, but Ronan Hughes returns from suspension.

Ryan Fulton (knee), Scott Martin (leg), Marios Ogkmpoe (hamstring), Andy Winter (knee), Shaun Want (thigh) and David Templeton (groin) are all still out.

Kilmarnock have reported no fresh injury problems. Nicke Kabamba is back running after a hamstring injury but is not expected to feature again even if their season is extended into the play-offs.

The visitors need to win and hope Ross County lose to avoid the play-offs.

Hamilton Academical head coach Brian Rice: "We will be as professional as we can, our mindset will be right and I will be demanding that, first from myself and then from my players.

"We won't be trying to do anyone any favours, we just make sure we do the best for Hamilton."

Kilmarnock manager Tommy Wright: ""Ross County know they only need a point, but it doesn't alter the fact that I always felt we had to go to Hamilton and win.

"If Motherwell win and we win, we know we are safe."

Did you know? Hamilton have not won in eight home games and have not scored in their latest three, while Kilmarnock, who have lost on their latest three visits to the Fountain Of Youth Stadium without scoring, have won one of the last eight away games.

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Motherwell v Ross County (12:00)

Allan Campbell may have played his final game for Motherwell after rolling his ankle early in the midweek draw with Dundee United. There will be no comebacks for Motherwell's long-term absentees.

Ross County boss John Hughes hopes defenders Leo Hjelde and Alex Iacovitti will be fit for the trip to Lanarkshire. Both players picked up knocks in the win over Hamilton on Wednesday night.

Connor Randall (thigh strain), Callum Morris and Tom Grivosti (both hamstring) remain out.

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander: "I'm delighted with how the players have performed over the last two or three months but we want to finish it off well. We know it's a massive game for Ross County but it's got to be a big game for us as well."

Ross County manager John Hughes: "We still have plenty work to do. It is going to be difficult but we are more than capable."

Did you know? Motherwell unbeaten in four games at home, winning all three in the league, while County arrive having secured their first back-to-back wins since the opening two weeks of the season and are seeking back-to-back away wins in the top flight for the first time since 2015.

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St Mirren v Dundee United (12:00)

Eamonn Brophy returns to the St Mirren squad after missing the last game against his parent club Kilmarnock. Teenager Dylan Reid could be back after his school exams.

The Buddies are looking to finish seventh, which would be their highest placing since 1989, but defeat would put them down to ninth.

Dundee United defender Mark Connolly is set for a long-term lay-off after snapping his cruciate ligament in Wednesday's draw with Motherwell.

Peter Pawlett and Florent Hoti are also doubts after picking up a knocks in that match while Benjamin Siegrist (broken wrist), Dillon Powers (concussion) and Declan Glass (knee) are long-term absentees.

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin: "Obviously we want that seventh spot but Motherwell are in the driving seat.

"We are going to have to have our wits about us but we want to finish the season on a high. There is always something to play for. I stress that to the players before every game, there are no meaningless games in football."

Dundee United manager Micky Mellon: "Mark (Connolly) is a lad of brilliant character and personality and he will fight forward and get back. But it is a tough time right now and he'll need a lot of support."

Did you now? United are unbeaten in their previous three visits to Paisley.

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