Dundee United 1-2 Hibernian
Junior Hoilett thinks he has sealed the points for Hibs with a lovely finish on the counter attack, but the flag goes up.
Looking at a replay this could stand you know...
Nedim Bajrami
Barry Ferguson, your victory has been delivered.
It's a lovely finish from Nedim Bajrami after a devastating breakaway.
Hearts leapfrog St Mirren to move into the Scottish Premiership top six for the first time since August.
St Mirren had gone ahead through the only real chance of the first half, when Mikael Mandron capitalised on a loose ball on the box to fire home.
Hearts hit back in the second half when 17-year-old James Wilson was presented with a simple chance, thanks to Richard Taylor's miss-kicked clearance.
Calem Nieuwenhof fired the hosts in front and fellow sub Kenneth Vargas finished proceedings when his goal was finally given, after a lengthy VAR check.
Image source, SNS17-year-old James Wilson gets his sixth of the season
Dundee United 1-2 Hibernian
Ryan Strain fires the free-kick low on target, and goalkeeper Jordan Smith spills it, but Jack Iredale smashes it away for Hibs!
Dundee United 1-2 Hibernian
A crazy ending to this game as Rocky Bushiri pulls down Jort Van der Sande on the edge of the box.
United have a free kick to try to equalise...
Kenneth Vargas
Check over. Hearts do have a third goal!
After a long, long check, Hearts have all but confirmed the win.
Defender Dan Casey's unlikely double earns the Steelmen their first win in eight matches on new boss Michael Wimmer's home debut.
Dundee have now lost five league matches in a row and are just three points off bottom spot.
Tony Docherty's side are in trouble...
Hearts 2-1 St Mirren
Kenneth Vargas thinks he's wrapped it up for Hearts but an offside flag is up.
Jorge Grant played a one-two with Lawrence Shankland to break into the area. When Grant could pull the trigger, he squares to Vargas who taps in.
It's Shankland who might be offside... VAR is checking it.
Ross County are screaming for a handball penalty. The referee gives the throw-in County's way but they can't fashion a chance, with goalkeeper Jordan Amissah joining the attack, and the whistle goes.
What a three points this could prove to be for St Johnstone and they were good value for it as well.
Image source, SNSKilmarnock 2-3 Rangers
Smart save Jack Butland.
It's a wicked effort from Corrie Nbada, but the Rangers shotstopper punches it away despite seeing it late.
Dundee United 1-2 Hibernian
Stephen McGinn
Former Dundee midfielder on BBC Sportsound
It was such a clear corner to Dundee United - and less than a minute later they are a goal down. You can understand the frustration.
Hearts 2-1 St Mirren
A real mess at the back but somehow Hearts manage to clear!
It was a cross from the right that caused that imbroglio, with Craig Gordon stranded as the ball was headed around the six-yard box before it was eventually cleared.
Hearts very much on the back foot here.
Kieron Bowie
What a finish from the substitute!
The striker is played through by Nectarios Triantis and he slides forward and manages to send it into the top corner.
United are furious as they feel they should have had a corner, but a goal kick was given to Hibs and they end up scoring.
More late drama in this fixture!
Hearts 2-1 St Mirren
St Mirren are pressuring, with Greg Kiltie coming close twice. First, he drove a left-footed effort from the edge of the box that Craig Gordon saved, and then he almost connected with a cross from the left.
Can Hearts hold out?
St Johnstone 1-0 Ross County
A strong save from Andy Fisher keeps the three points alive for St Johnstone.
Nohan Kenneh has a shot from the edge of the box but Fisher holds on.
Into stoppage time at McDiarmid Park...
Motherwell 2-1 Dundee
Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland at Fir Park
What a finish from Dan Casey! Two brilliant goals from him tonight and the defender could have had a few more. Motherwell back in front and the home fans are loving it.
Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian
Craig Sibbald makes his first appearance for United since early October, after groin surgery. He replaces Luca Stephenson in midfield.
Hearts 2-1 St Mirren
Hearts have numbers in attack and James Wilson picks out Elton Kabangu at the edge of the box.
The striker could pick out an unmarked Lawrence Shankland in the box, but waits to try a shot and sees it blocked.
Kilmarnock 2-3 Rangers
Barry Ferguson has been through the mill on his debut as Rangers boss but he's all smiles now after a great comeback from his team.
Image source, SNSSt Johnstone 1-0 Ross County
A lovely little turn in the Ross County box from Graham Carey earns his side a corner.
The delivery is then headed wide by the number 10.
Highlights: Motherwell 2-1 Dundee
Defender Dan Casey scored twice as Motherwell won for the first time in eight matches to beat freefalling Dundee on new boss Michael Wimmer's home debut.
The visitors' fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership defeat leaves them four points from safety and just three points off bottom spot.
Casey's first came after 12 minutes when he bulleted in a header from an Andy Halliday corner.
The Irishman was left completely unmarked in the box and should have added a near identical goal just a few minutes later from another set-piece.
Tony Docherty's side struggled to compete in the first half, but a change of formation allowed them greater control in the second period.
They equalised with 11 minutes to play when Simon Murray tapped in his 15th goal of the season, but the game was not level for long.
Motherwell restored their lead six minutes later with centre back Casey volleying in from Harry Paton's cross to complete an unlikely double.
When Stuart Kettlewell quit as Motherwell boss, he left his side in fifth place.
A tumultuous transition period then shifted focus from a potential European finish to league survival.
And had Wimmer's side lost against Dundee, they would have been just one point off the relegation play-off spot. Instead, they are within one victory of top six.
Not only does this win brings them closer to the top half than to that dreaded 11th spot, but the manner of the performance should revitalise both the players and the Fir Park fans.
Five games until the league splits, and three of those are at home for Motherwell.
Dundee are in trouble. They have been unlucky in some defeats recently but not in this one.
It took until Cameron's equaliser for the visitors register a shot on target and they never really looked to threaten Ellery Balcombe's goal.
There are goals in Dundee's attack - Murray has 15 this season and netted 23 last campaign; Lyall Cameron boasts 10 from midfield; and Seb Palmer-Holden has found the net nine times.
But providing service to these forward players seems to be the real issue.
With bottom club St Johnstone beating Ross County, Dundee must know they are in a relegation dogfight.
Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer: "I'm very proud of the guys.
"I think it was a brilliant first half. In the second half, we saw a little bit of a lack of energy and dropped too deep. But it was a fantastic win from everyone together."
Dundee manager Tony Docherty: "I thought we should've got at least a point. The performance in the second half was good enough.
"We had numerous chances. We were, by a long shot, the better team in the second half. If we continue to put in that level of performance then we'll be okay."
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 82 | 15 | 67 | 72 |
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| 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 58 | 24 | 34 | 59 |
| |
| 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 36 | 44 | -8 | 41 |
| |
| 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 39 | 3 | 40 |
| |
| 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 40 |
| |
| 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 36 |
| |
| 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 33 | 42 | -9 | 34 |
| |
| 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 32 | 47 | -15 | 34 |
| |
| 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 30 | 49 | -19 | 32 |
| |
| 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 46 | -13 | 31 |
| |
| 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 40 | 60 | -20 | 27 |
| |
| 28 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 31 | 53 | -22 | 24 |
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Manager: Michael Wimmer
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: Tony Docherty
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Manager: Michael Wimmer
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: Tony Docherty
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
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Motherwell have lost both of their two previous league games against Dundee in 2024-25, this after only losing one of their previous 14 league matches against them beforehand (W9 D4).
Dundee’s 1-0 win in October ended a seven-game winless run away to Motherwell in the league (D3 L4) since winning back-to-back visits in 2016-17.
Motherwell have lost both of their last two home league games, last losing more on the spin in November 2022 (run of 4).
Dundee have lost each of their last five midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) away league games by an aggregate score of 22-3 since a 1-1 draw at Aberdeen in January 2024. The Dee’s last midweek away win in the Scottish Premiership was back in February 2022 at Hearts (2-1).
Dundee’s Lyall Cameron has scored five goals in his five Scottish Premiership appearances against Motherwell – the only opponent against which he has scored more than twice in the competition.
