Summary

  • FT: Aberdeen (McGinn, Cosgrove, Ferguson) 3-2 Livingston (Pittman, McMillan)

  • McGinn's sweeping shot puts Dons into early lead

  • Three minutes later Pittman capitalises on slack play to bring Livi level before McMillan grabs second for visitors

  • Cosgrove equalises for hosts with his third goal of the season as Ferguson's acrobatic finish gives Dons late victory

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  1. McLennan to the fore as Dons presspublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    Aberdeen 1-2 Livingston

    Tyrone Smith
    BBC Scotland

    Quote Message

    McLennan has been hugely impressive since he came on at half-time. The 19-year old has really taken the game by the scruff of the neck. Aberdeen are turning the screw now, the chances are flowing. Livingston are struggling to keep things together.

  2. Menga off for Livipublished at 67 mins

    Aberdeen 2-2 v Livingston

    Gary Holt makes his final substitution, sending on Jack Hamilton for Dolly Menga, who has put in his usual tireless shift and played a crucial part in Livingston's second goal.

  3. GREAT SAVE!published at 65 mins

    Aberdeen 2-2 v Livingston

    All action now.

    Lovely bit of skill from Stevie May on the edge of the area but the striker's lack of confidence is evident as, faced with Liam Kelly one on one, his snap-shot is too close to the Livi keeper who nonetheless makes a terrific save.

  4. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Aberdeen 2-2 v Livingston

    Big call from referee Craig Thomson. It looks like a penalty after Sam Cosgrove goes down in the box under a challenge from Scott Robinson, but the Aberdeen striker is booked for diving instead.

    Would like to see that one again...

  5. What a miss!published at 63 mins

    Aberdeen 2-2 v Livingston

    Andy Considine will not remember this game fondly, After his defensive howler in the first half, the centre-back has a free header from a few yards out from Stevie May's cross, but can only steer his header wide of the left-hand post.

  6. A 'well worked' goalpublished at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    Aberdeen 2-2 Livingston

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    Quote Message

    McLennan produces the cross. McLennan's been brilliant since he came on. That change has worked a treat. Burns doesn't know how to handle him. He's (McLennan) gone by him again. He drove it across the face and big Sam Cosgrove gets a little touch and it goes high into the roof of the net - a well worked goal

  7. Double change for Livipublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    Aberdeen 2-2 v Livingston

    Livingston boss Gary Holt wastes no time in taking action, bringing off Bobby Burns and Keaghan Jacobs, and sending on Steven Lawless and Scott Robinson.

  8. goal

    GOAL- Aberdeen 2-2 Livingston (Cosgrove)published at 56 mins

    Aberdeen goalImage source, BBC Sport
  9. CLOSE!published at 53 mins

    Aberdeen 1-2 v Livingston

    Conor McLennan has been a lively presence since he came on for the second half and another run and cut-back from the byline gives Niall McGinn a decent sight of goal, but his right-footer can only find Liam Kelly's mid-riff.

    Promising signs for the Dons though...

  10. Aberdeen 'leaking goals'published at 20:55 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    Aberdeen 1-2 Livingston

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland

    Quote Message

    I've been saying all season that Aberdeen are OK at the back but I'm beginning to have my doubts. They look very nervous. Obviously Michael Devlin's not available to them. Andrew Considine I would expect to do better. It's a worrying recipe, when you're struggling to score goals but look solid defensively and then that defence starts falling apart and starts leaking goals

    Jack McMillanImage source, sns
    Image caption,

    Jack McMillan scored to put Livingston ahead

  11. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Aberdeen 1-2 v Livingston

    Max Lowe whips in a cross from the left flank, but Sam Cosgrove volleys high and wide with his left foot.

  12. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Aberdeen 1-2 v Livingston

    Lewis Ferguson is appealing for a penalty after Keaghan Jacobs gives him a tug on the shirt, but referee Craig Thomson gives free-kick the other way.

    The Dons win another corner, but Niall McGinn's inswinger is an easy one for Joe Lewis to collect.

  13. Postpublished at 46 mins

    Aberdeen 1-2 v Livingston

    Early chance for Dons. Connor McLennan stabs a cross in, Stevie May diverts it into the path of Sam Cosgrove, whose effort is deflected wide of the far post.

  14. Back under way at Pittodriepublished at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    Aberdeen 1-2 v Livingston

    Can Aberdeen find a swift response in this second half? Derek McInnes has sent on 19-year-old Connor McLennan for Scott Wright.

  15. Livingston 'do what they do'published at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    HT: Aberdeen 1-2 Livingston

    Allan Preston
    BBC Scotland summariser

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    Whether it be a back three or a back four, Livingston do what they do. They are difficult to beat, well organised and work really hard for each other. Gary Holt will be over the moon.

    Jack McMillanImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Livingston celebrates Jack McMillan's goal which put them 2-1 ahead

  16. Locals not happy...published at 20:40 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    HT: Aberdeen 1-2 Livingston

    Tyrone Smith
    BBC Scotland

    Quote Message

    The boos rang out around Pittodrie as the half-time whistle went – mission accomplished for Livi so far. Aberdeen have a big job on their hands after the break.

    Niall McGinnImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Niall McGinn walks off to the sound of jeers at the interval

  17. In other news...published at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    HT: Edinburgh City 0-0 Peterhead

    The game at Pittodrie is not the only Scottish action this evening.

    In League Two, Edinburgh City and Peterhead are currently battling their way through a 0-0 draw.

    If it remains the same, the top-of-the-table clash would see Edinburgh City remain top, two points above their visitors.

  18. Eyes on the prizepublished at 20:35 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    Aberdeen v Livingston (19:45 GMT)

    Just to confirm what's at stake for both sides here.

    Aberdeen could move back into the top six with a win.

    But if it stays like this, Livingston will leapfrog St Johnstone and move up to fifth place on goal difference.

    SPFL positions three to eight League TableImage source, BBC Sport
  19. The story so farpublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    HT: Aberdeen 1-2 Livingston

    Half Time StatsImage source, BBC Sport
  20. HALF-TIME - Aberdeen 1-2 Livingstonpublished at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2018

    Aberdeen 1-1 Livingston

    The Dons started brightly, but it is Livingston in the ascendancy now.

    Boos greet the hosts as referee Craig Thomson blows his half-time whistle.

    Craig SibbaldImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Livingston's Scott Pittman (left) celebrates his fourth goal of the season with Craig Sibbald and Shaun Byrne