Aberdeen's Cammy Smith provides the finishing touch to end St Johnstone's hopes of a late equaliser after a fine break and pass by Adam Rooney.

Gregg Wylde slots home the third penalty of the match, this time for St Mirren, after a foul on Jim Goodwin.

Hamilton substitute Daniel Redmond is quickest to pounce on the ball in the box and hammers a shot high past Motherwell goalkeeper Dan Twardzik to complete the visitors' Lanarkshire derby humiliation.

A bruising day for St Mirren continues as defender Marc McAusland goes off with blood pouring from a head wound after a challenge from Kilmarnock defender Manuel Pascali.

Meanwhile, Aberdeen are still squandering chances to extend their narrow lead over St Johnstone. Will that come back to bite them in the final few minutes?

Motherwell's Henrik Ojamaa hits a first-time shot from a cross from the right, but the ball fizzes past Hamilton goalkeeper Michael McGovern's left-hand post.

Kilmarnock midfielder Craig Slater is sent off after receiving a second yellow card for over-celebrating his goal against St Mirren. Is that a lifeline for the Buddies?

Kilmarnock look to have sealed the victory after a penalty is given for a challenge on Josh Magennis. Some are blaming Jim Goodwin, others Stevie Mallan, but Craig Slater makes no mistake with the penalty after Alexei Eremenko passes up the chance to score his second from the spot.

Tony Andreu sweeps home a shot with his right foot to make it 4-0 for Accies in atrocious conditions in Hamilton. Motherwell are well and truly sunk in the New Douglas Park downpour of rain and goals.

Billy McKay fires into the bottom left corner to put Inverness two goals clear of Ross County after the striker is set up by Gary Warren.

St Mirren midfielder Kenny McLean is shown a straight red card after reacting angrily after a free-kick for his side against Kilmarnock. One goal down, one man down, caretaker manager Gary Teale has his work cut out to get anything out of this game for his side.

At last, at last, at last. After three chances for the Accies striker against Motherwell today, Mickael Antoine-Curier weaves his way through a series of claret and amber jerseys and smashes a shot past Dan Twardzik with the goalkeeper helpless.

Calum in Glasgow: "Hi last time a non Old Firm side was top after New Year was 1992 when Hearts had 44 and Rangers had 43. Where are they now! A happy Dons fan."

Andy: "Aberdeen really need a second goal to put this game to bed. Too many people are counting their chickens before they've hatched here!"