Motherwell defender Fraser Kerr makes a vital intervention to prevent an Ali Crawford pass into the box reaching a red and white shirt. Accies are coping with the rain and wind on the artificial surface much better than Motherwell.

Andrew Murray: "Happy Arab here. United are certainly good enough to challenge for the title." Don't think that's the Andrew Murray of tennis fame as he's busy on court right now!

Inverness are denied what appears to be a stonewall penalty when Billy McKay appears to be pulled back by Ross County's Jamie Reckord.

Niall McGinn forces yet another fine save from St Johnstone goalkeeper Alan Mannus with a left-foot effort destined for the top corner.

St Johnstone goalkeeper Alan Mannus prevents Aberdeen extending their lead, saving a header from Peter Pawlett.

Dougie Kinnear: "Ooooh! That's a peach! Great work from McGinn and a beautiful finish from Goodie!"

That Hamilton goal came seconds after Motherwell were forced into an early change, with defender Simon Ramsden being forced off through injury and Lee Erwin taking his place.

Dougie Imrie races clear of the Steelmen's defence and cracks a low shot past Dan Twardzik to give the hosts an early lead.

Hamilton attacker Dougie Imrie gives an early indication of his intentions with a fierce long-range left-foot shot that is deflected out for a corner. Ali Crawford's corner is headed at goal by Alex Neil but goes out for another corner, from which Crawford's delivery is headed powerfully to the back post but is once again cleared off the line before Mickael Antoine-Curier knocks an effort over the bar. What a crazy start!

David Goodwillie breaks the deadlock - and his own goal drought - for in-form Aberdeen with a spectacular overhead kick against St Johnstone.

Couple of great early chances for Inverness, with Billy McKay firing into the side netting and Aaron Doran missing the target against Ross County.

We're off around the country in what could be a significant day in the Scottish Premiership. Lashing rain is the order of the day, but only this evening's match between Partick Thistle and Celtic has been postponed.

Richard Wilson
BBC Scotland at St Mirren Park

"Driving wind and rain at St Mirren Park, so difficult conditions for both sides. The football will be shaped by the weather, but the home team and Kilmarnock are looking to nurture their revivals in form. This will be a game for the committed and the brave."

AJ Hooker: "Disappointed not to have scored 8 or 9 to be honest." An understandably pleased Dundee United fan there.

Aberdeen are on a run of four straight wins and five in the Premiership.

But St Johnstone are unbeaten in their last eight games, winning seven of them, including their last six.

They also defeated the Dons 1-0 at McDiarmid Park in August and are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Derek McInnes' side, so it is all set up for a cracker at Pittodrie.

bringthemonjpn: "Hope that the Aberdeen Rooney does better than the Man U Rooney did today. Chance to go top."

"We are on a good run of form, but we know Aberdeen are flying as well.

"The consistency of team selection has been a factor, but Gary will slot in their at right-back in place of Brian.

"It will be a difficult game, but we have got to keep the run going and feel that, on our day, we can beat anyone."

"The incentive today is the three points.

"We know they would take us to the top of the league.

"There is no question it would be nice to be there, but we have to remain focused on the game."

Shay Logan returns from injury to replace youngster Craig Murray in Aberdeen's defence.

St Johnstone are without full-back Brian Easton, with Gary Miller taking his place, while former Scotland forward James McFadden is fit enough for a place on the bench after a recent hamstring problem.

St Mirren are understandably unchanged under caretaker manager Gary Teale after halting their 10-match run without a victory by defeating Dundee 3-1.

Alexei Eremenko's stunning free-kick winner against Hamilton wins him a recall in the Kilmarnock midfield, with Robbie Muirhead and Jamie Hamill dropping out.