Here we go! Goals, please, and plenty of them...

John Barnes
BBC Scotland in Paisley

Kirk Broadfoot makes his first start for St Mirren since rejoining the club following his Kilmarnock exit. The central defender fired a volley at Killie boss Angelo Alessio for his training methods following his departure. But he seems to be comfortable with what he is receiving from St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin.

"He appears to be at the moment,” said Goodwin.

"He’s doing everything we are asking of him in training as of now and he seems relatively happy."

There's a bit of tinkering by both managers for this one as each aims to end a three-game winless run. Hamilton head coach Brian Rice makes two changes to the side that lost 1-0 to Celtic last week. Shaun Want and Markus Fjortoft drop out and Ryan McGowan comes into the defence, Marios Ogkmpoe starts up top.

As for St Mirren, Kirk Broadfoot makes his first start in the centre of defence, replacing the injured Gary Mackenzie. Ilkay Durmus and Tony Andreu come into the attack, with Jonathan Obika and Kyle McAllister dropping to the bench.

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Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Livingston

Surprisingly, this is only Aberdeen's 12th visit to West Lothian to lock horns with Livingston, having only lost on two previous occasions.

Gary Holt’s team have once again been the Premiership's surprise package and, although they lost some key players in the summer, their recruitment is paying dividends.

Injuries to key players have undoubtedly hindered Aberdeen's campaign so far... with a vital League Cup tie on Wednesday night at Tynecastle, Derek McInnes will be utilising his squad over the next week.

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Just the one change for Livingston today as Lyndon Dykes misses out through suspension. Gary Holt replaces him with 27-year-old midfielder Scott Robinson.

Meanwhile, Derek McInnes makes three changes for his trip to the central belt. Dean Campbell and Jon Gallagher are brought into the starting XI for the injured Funso Ojo and Craig Bryson. Curtis Main is up front, with Sam Cosgrove dropping to the bench.

Connor Barron, 17, is named on the bench and could make his senior debut for the club.

Aberdeen top goalscorer Sam Cosgrove drops to the bench for the trip to Livingston.

Dons boss Derek McInnes tells BBC Scotland: “Sam’s week hasn't been great. He’s had a bit of a groin strain since the St Johnstone game. He managed to do a bit of training yesterday. We’ve got three games coming up in a week and we’re just trying to manage his minutes.”

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Alasdair Lamont
BBC Sport Scotland at Fir Park

Remember not that long ago Motherwell had all sorts of problems with their pitch, digging it up, relaying it ad nauseam? Those days are well and truly over.

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On this sunny autumn today, the Fir Park surface is a thing of beauty. Will today’s game be able to match it though?

Gary Caldwell says "the groundwork has been laid to challenge for promotion this season" after being sacked as Partick Thistle manager.

The former Scotland defender, 37, was dismissed with the club second-bottom of the Championship.

A club statement, external said it was the "unanimous" view of the board that change was required.

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"I strongly believe the next manager has a great team to work with," said Caldwell. "I am disappointed that I will not be able to fulfil the vision of success I had for Partick Thistle. All I can do is wish the boys and the fans well for the season ahead, it's all still there to play for.

"I am only 37-years-old and I believe that this experience will make me better. I look forward to my next challenge, wherever that may be."

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson says Scottish football needs to be more realistic when it comes to pressure on managers.

He tells BBC Scotland: "Scottish football is getting a bit like English football now. You can't be anywhere in between. It's either got to be awful or brilliant.

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"You've got to have a bit of perspective on things. We're five games into the season and people are crying for people to be sacked. It's a crazy industry we work in."

Motherwell are unchanged from their 3-2 win over Hearts.

Ross County make just one forced change from their 2-1 win over St Mirren. They are are awaiting the results of a scan on midfielder Iain Vigurs' foot and he won't be risked. Tom Grivosti instead comes into the starting XI.

St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin: "We're going in to this game on the back of three narrow defeats which is never ideal.

"Sometimes it's just about getting a break of the ball and in the last few games we've not had that."

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Hamilton Accies ran Premiership leaders Celtic mighty close last weekend, before losing to a James Forrest strike.

How will Brian Rice's troops fare against St Mirren this afternoon?

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"The biggest concern I have in football is getting the players back down to earth quickly after you play one of the Old Firm, put in a decent performance and the players get a few pats on the back," says Rice.

Aberdeen are unbeaten in 10 meetings with Livingston since a 2-0 away loss in April 2004. However, Dons boss Derek McInnes is guarding against complacency.

"It's always that bit tougher when it is away from home and on the astro," he says.

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"Livi deserve all the plaudits they get because, even more so since losing players, they get the best out of players."

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St Mirren: Hladky, P. McGinn, Broadfoot, McLoughlin, Waters, Magennis, Flynn, Foley, Durmus, Andreu, Morias

Substitutes: Lyness, S. McGinn, Breadner, Djorkaeff, McAllister, Mullen, Obika

Hamilton: Fon Williams, McGowan, McMann, Collar, Oakley, Alston, Gogic, Easton, Stubbs, L Smith, Ogkmpoe

Substitues: Southwood, Fjortoft, Davies, Hughes, Beck, Moyo, Want