KICK-OFFpublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
We're up and running again at a few of the grounds...
Summary
FT: Celtic 2-0 St Mirren - Elyounoussi & Forrest break deadlock
FT: Hamilton 0-1 Aberdeen - Lovely turn & finish by Ferguson
FT: Hibs 2-2 Livingston - Allan & Boyle net after Lawless & Sibbald strike
FT: Motherwell 2-1 Kilmarnock - Donnelly & Cole for hosts; Thomas for 10-man visitors
FT: Ross County 0-4 Rangers - Morelos & Jack braces have Gerrard's side in control
FT: St Johnstone 1-0 Hearts - Kerr header goes in off Berra
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KICK-OFFpublished at 20:46 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Buddies impress with and without the ballpublished at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
HT: Celtic 0-0 St Mirren
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio ScotlandQuote MessageSt Mirren have been excellent. We knew they would come and be solid defensively but the whole team are narrowing at the right times, trying to limit passes into defence. And most impressively when they've got the ball they've tried to use it, not force it forward. They've created a couple of half decent chances when you wouldn't have expected. Celtic have had slow build ups, trying to walk it into the net, and that's played into St Mirren's hands so far.
Red card harsh on Bruce?published at 20:44 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
HT: Motherwell 1-1 Kilmarnock
Jonathan Sutherland
BBC Sport Scotland at Fir ParkJust seen some video footage of the Alex Bruce sending off which appears to show he got a foot to the ball before taking down Christopher Long, who was through on goal. Referee Don Robertson only gets one view of it and brandished the red card, but judging from the pictures Bruce can feel hard done by. No doubt an incident we will pore over in forensic detail on Sportscene tomorrow night at 7pm on the BBC Scotland Channel.
Ron looks on at Hibs...published at 20:43 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
HT: Hibernian 0-2 Livingston
A penny for the thoughts of Hibs' American owner Ron Gordon, who was all smiles before kick-off.
Easter Road was a cacophony of angry boos at half-time and manager Paul Heckingbottom has a huge 45 minutes coming up.
Is the manager's job on the line?
Image source, SNS'Doesn't bode well for Hibs'published at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
HT: Hibernian 0-2 Livingston
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on SportsoundQuote MessageI thought it was a nightmare in Dingwall, but it's a different level for Hibernian. You could see how nervy they were on Saturday against Ross County and they've taken that into tonight. I thought they'd get a result tonight and get their season up and running, but that doesn't look the case. Those nerves setting in again, two goals doesn't bode well for them - or the manager.
HALF-TIME Celtic 0-0 St Mirrenpublished at 20:35 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Frustrating first half for Celtic as St Mirren's superb defending keeps them at bay.
James Forrest nearly broke the deadlock just before the interval, Vaclav Hladky superbly tipping his shot on to the post.
Ryan Christie also hit the woodwork, and Christopher Jullien came close with two headers from corners, but St Mirren will be delighted with their work so far.
HALF-TIME Motherwell 1-1 Kilmarnockpublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Kilmarnock head into the break level with Motherwell despite an early red card for defender Alex Bruce and a Liam Donnelly goal from the resulting free-kick.
Completely against the run of play, winger Dom Thomas – in for his first start of the league season after nine consecutive substitute appearances in the Premiership – put in a cross that took a wicked bounce past Well keeper Mark Gillespie to draw the visitors level.
Angelo Alessio's men may have the best defensive record in the league outwith Rangers and Celtic, but with a man down in Alex Bruce and 21-year-old Connor Johnston in as a last-minute replacement for Dario Del Fabro, they still have a massive challenge ahead to rescue a point at Fir Park.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Kilmarnock are level thanks to a goal from former Motherwell man Dom Thomas
HALF-TIME St Johnstone 0-0 Heartspublished at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Perhaps the most telling stat from the first half is the three, seperate injuries that brought the game to a halt throughout the opening 45 minutes.
This hasn't been an exciting match by any stretch of the imagination as two sides, desperate to get up the league table, have opted for physicality and defensive pragmatism over any notable effort to play attacking football.
CLOSE!published at 20:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
St Johnstone 0-0 Hearts
Hearts defender Christophe Berra comes close to opening the scoring with a front-post volley from the corner that goes just a few yards wide.
HALF-TIME- Ross County 0-3 Rangerspublished at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
It's been a stroll in Dingwall for Rangers so far, they've been pretty ruthless. A flowing move ended with Alfredo Morelos tapping in the opener, and then Ryan Jack of all people has curled in two almost identical efforts to effectively end this game at the break.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Ryan Jack watches the ball bend into the bottom corner for his first of the night
HALF-TIME Hamilton 0-1 Aberdeenpublished at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Only one goal at the Fountain of Youth Stadium at half-time, but there could have easily been a few more.
Lewis Ferguson's goal from a well-worked free-kick is the difference between the two sides, though Sam Cosgrove and Niall McGinn will feel they could have given Derek McInnes' side a bigger advantage at the break.
Despite that, it's not all doom and gloom for Accies and Brian Rice. They're just a goal behind, and had Joe Lewis been having an off-day, they could even be in front. Unfortunately for them, the Dons' goalkeeper has made two fantastic saves - first from Mickel Miller and then from Lewis Smith.
The next goal will be absolutely pivotal, and it could go either way.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Lewis Ferguson puts Aberdeen ahead
HALF-TIME Hibernian 0-2 Livingstonpublished at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
There is no sign of pressure easing on Paul Heckingbottom as Livingston are two goals to the good at Easter Road.
Livingston started well with early chances for Scott Pittman and Steven Lawless, but the home side came into the game as they forced Matija Sarkic into three fine saves from Glenn Middleton, Scott Allan and Tom James.
The breakthrough finally came through a deflected effort from the edge of the box from Lawless, and just three minutes after the visitors doubled their lead as Craig Sibbald dispossessed Stevie Mallan in the Hibs box to curl an effort into the top left corner.
The visiting fans are elated in Edinburgh, but signs are not looking good for Heckingbottom.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Steven Lawless shoots Livingston in front at Easter Road
CLOSE!published at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Hamilton 0-1 Aberdeen
End-to-end.
Sam Cosgrove gets on the end of a Niall McGinn cross but his touch isn't quite strong enough to force the ball past Owain Fon Williams.
At the other end, Ross Cunningham flashes a shot narrowly wide of the post.
Signs of life from Saintspublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
St Johnstone 0-0 Hearts
Tyrone Smith
BBC Scotland at McDiarmid ParkFirst save of the match, Joel Pereira does well at the feet of Saints midfielder Ali McCann who had burst in on goal after Hearts had given the ball away... a rare chance in Perth.
'Halloween nightmare for County'published at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Ross County 0-3 Rangers
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on SportsoundQuote MessageIt's turning into a nightmare for the Dingwall side, an absolute disaster for Ross County. The way they're defending - and that was on the recovery - they're trying to get back, out of shape, out of position. But take nothing away from Rangers - two little neat passes and Jack just bends it beyond Laidlaw into the same corner. Brilliant finishes, top drawer from him
CLOSE!published at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Celtic 0-0 St Mirren
Another Christopher Jullien header and another let-off for St Mirren. This time the French centre-back's effort from a Ryan Christie corner is destined for the bottom corner, only for Ryan Flynn to stick out a boot and clear off the line.
GOAL Hibernian 0-2 Livingstonpublished at 20:26 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Craig Sibbald
Another goal for the visitors as they score twice in quick succession. A long throw into the box ends up at the feet of Stevie Mallan, but Craig Sibbald robs him of possession and curls a left footed effort into Chris Maxwell's top right corner.
Image source, BBC SportGOAL Hibernian 0-1 Livingstonpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Steven Lawless
The game has been due a goal and it's came from the visitors. The ball breaks to Steven Lawless at the edge of the box and his low drive towards goal takes a horrible deflection off Paul Hanlon and leaves Chris Maxwell with no chance in the Hibs goal.
Image source, BBC SportGREAT SAVE!published at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Hibs 0-0 Livingston
Another stunning save from Matija Sarkic. Hibs work the corner well to play it low to the edge of the box and Tom James unleashes a shot heading for the top corner, but the Livingston goalkeeper dives high to his left to tip it over the bar.
GOAL Ross County 0-3 Rangerspublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 30 October 2019
Ryan Jack
Er, what was I saying about Ryan Jack not being a goalscorer? It's almost identical to his first, too! He lets the ball run across his body brilliantly to deceive Joe Chalmers and curls it past Ross Laidlaw into the very same corner. Sumptuous.
Image source, BBC Sport