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Livingston 1-0 St Mirren
St Mirren's first sight at goal, but Eamonn Brophy's effort from 25 yards is ambitious - too ambitious - and is wide of the mark.
Summary
Livingston will play St Johnstone in final on 28 February
Robinson heads in only goal early on after Ambrose effort hits bar
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Ouch!published at 14mins
Livingston 1-0 St Mirren
Another blow for St Mirren as Ethan Erhahon is down holding his head after challenging Scott Pittman for a high ball.
However, the midfielder is back on his feet after the elbow on the top of his head.
Poor defendingpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston 1-0 St Mirren
Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's young Brandon Mason who's meant to be marking Robinson at the initial cross. Jim Goodwin will be furious because you know Livingston possess that threat from dead balls
Rockin' Robinsonpublished at 16:15 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston 1-0 St Mirren
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt's a really good ball in, coming in with pace and a bit of bend. Robinson's presence of mind is brilliant. He hasn't stopped moving once and powers the header into the back of the net
GOAL - Livingston 1-0 St Mirrenpublished at 9mins
Scott Robinson
Livi have been the bigger threat early on and take the lead from one of the dead balls from which they are renowned.
Scott Robinson heads on a free-kick pumped into the penalty box, team-mate Efe Ambrose heads against the face of the crossbar, but the wee striker is there to nod in the rebound.
Image source, BBC SportOuch!published at 5mins
Livingston 0-0 St Mirren
Big former Celtic defender Efe Ambrose is down after an accidental arms in the face from St Mirren striker Eamonn Brophy.
The Nigerian recovers to receive an apology from his opponent.
Good opportunitiespublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston 0-0 St Mirren
Steven Thompson
Former St Mirren striker on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageTwo shots inside the first two minutes, both hit straight at Jak Alnwick - but good opportunities
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Livingston 0-0 St Mirren
Livi are the first to threaten and Jon Guthrie, so often a goalscorer from defence, fires a shot at goal from just outside the penalty box, but it is straight at goalkeeper Jak Alnwick.
Seconds later, forward Josh Mullin does likewise. More power this time but same end product.
KICK-OFFpublished at 16:03 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston 0-0 St Mirren
Livingston get the game under way in their traditional all yellow, St Mirren in their usual black and white stripes.
St Mirren have lost three and won three League Cup semi-finals, while Livingston have won one and lost one. Who is going to the final this time?
Here come the teams...published at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
The two sides emerge from the wide Hampden tunnel ideal for social distancing...
Ex-Buddie sticks with old palspublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageI know Neil thinks there will be goals, but think it is going to be very tight, but obviously I want St Mirren to win
Plenty of goals at Hampden?published at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageIt is really open, so I think we are in for something special today. I am not going to predict a winner, but we could be in for something like a 3-2
Livi to keep run going?published at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
Tom English
BBC Scotland's chief sports writerQuote MessageI think Livingston's vibe will win this - by a goal after extra-time
Tale of two new signingspublished at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
Image source, SNSImage caption, On-loan Kilmarnock striker Eamonn Brophy starts for St Mirren after his recent move
Image source, SNSImage caption, Former St Mirren striker Gavin Reilly is on the Livingston bench after his switch from Carlisle United
Managers with big role to playpublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
Neil McCann
Former Hearts & Rangers winger on BBC SportsoundQuote MessagePressure is always there from within, but unfortunately we're not going to get it from the fans as sometimes they can influence the game. This is where managers will earn their corn as their motivational abilities will be tested
Pity there's no fans because of Covidpublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC SportsoundQuote MessageThese teams don't get to semi-finals very often and it's heartbreaking that their fans don't have the chance to come to Hampden to see them
Form favours Livingstonpublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
While Jim Goodwin's Paisley side are without a win in four outings, David Martindale remains unbeaten in 10 games since taking over at Livingston.
Indeed, the West Lothian side had won eight in a row until two commendable league draws with holders Celtic.
It has put them nine points and three places ahead of their Hampden rivals in the top flight, albeit fifth-top Livingston have played two games more.
St Mirren, though, have got here by knocking out two of Scotland's top four sides - Aberdeen and Rangers - and won both the Premiership meetings between the side's this season 1-0. Indeed, they were the last side to beat the West Lothian outfit.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Richard Tait scored in one of St Mirren's 1-0 wins over Livi this season
Two sides seeking second League Cuppublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
This is St Mirren's first semi-final since winning the trophy in 2013, while Livingston last reached this stage in 2006, when they lost to Dunfermline Athletic.
Both Scottish Premiership clubs have only progressed further to lift the trophy once previously.
St Mirren, who won it in 2013 when Goodwin was captain, are aiming for a fourth appearance in the final, while Livingston are looking to end a 17-year wait to reach the final again since their only - but successful - appearance, when they defeated Hibs 2-0.
Eight Livi changes as Brown misses outpublished at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
David Martindale spoke in midweek about having "to be efficient" in his bid to secure league points while saving energy for the semi-final with having to face Celtic in the Premiership on Wednesday.
He secured a point in a 2-2 draw despite making seven changes for that game and makes another eight here.
On-loan Monaco man Julien Sorrano, fellow defender Jon Guthrie and midfielder Scott Pittman are the only survivors.
Martindale says he is "gutted" that centre-half Ciaran Brown, on loan from Cardiff City, misses out through suspension after his fine goalscoring performance in midweek.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Recent Livingston signing Jaze Kabia is on the bench, but Ciaron Brown misses out
Real Roy Of The Rovers stuff - Lennonpublished at 15:34 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2021
Livingston v St Mirren (16:00)
Clyde manager Danny Lennon described leading St Mirren to League Cup glory in 2013 as "real Roy Of The Rovers stuff" after beating Celtic in the semi-final before overcoming Hearts in the final.
He points out that it was "the making of" a certain John McGinn, the future Aston Villa and Scotland midfielder who bossed Celtic's Victor Wanyama, who himself would win a move to Southampton, in a "battle of the bums".
Of present St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin, Lennon says: "Jim was a great captain, good professional and good leader. To win it again as manager would be an incredible achievement.
"Today, it is all about who wants it more, who keeps their discipline and gets a wee break along the way."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Manager Danny Lennon cherished League Cup glory with St Mirren eight years ago