Ouch!published at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2021

15:13 GMT 20 March 2021

St Johnstone 0-0 Ross County

Ross Laidlaw takes a sore one, as the Ross County goalkeeper stretches for a looping cross and clatters into a post.

He jumps up instantly and tries to pretend it doesn't hurt, but his face and the subsequent limp suggest it may have stung more than he's letting on.

Edinburgh City are the first team to score on the resumption of action in Leagues 1 & 2, Josh Campbell netting from close range.

Meanwhile, Kyle Turner has already picked up a red card for Airdrieonians.

United have started the brighter, but it's the visitors who have come closest to opening the scoring after a sweeping passing move starting from the Dons defence results in a deflected shot from Dean Campbell coming off the post.

Dundee United players also choose not to kneel pre-kick-off to stand in solidarity with Rangers' Glen Kamara.

A statement from the club reads: "Dundee United FC stand today with Glen Kamara, and others who suffer at the hands of racism.

"Today’s decision to stand rather than take the knee is a show of solidarity by our players to enhance the message that racism in any form is unacceptable and has no place anywhere in society."

And away we go.

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson tells BBC Scotland he will only ask for updates on St Mirren's score if his side are winning.

St Johnstone are two points behind the Paisley side in the battle to finish in the top six.

"We've made it hard for ourselves with how we've started the season but the lads have been terrific getting us back into contention."

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St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin tells Sportsound: "We've had a brilliant week's training, there's a buzz about the place, the boys are really excited. There's no nerves, no stress, really calm and looking forward to it.

"Top-six has been my ambition from the day I took the job. Hopefully we can do that for everyone connected with the club.

"We fully respect the opposition, but I can only see one outcome and I expect us to win."

Goodwin explains that Collin Qanar was due to lead the line up front along with Jon Obika but pulled up injured and has been replaced with Lee Erwin.

Hamilton head coach Brian Rice pays tribute to captain Brian Easton, the defender who is making his 399th Accies appearance.

"Brian Easton started his career here, got a good move down to Burnley, had a good career down there, and come back to Scotland," he tells BBC Scotland. "He's everything you want at a club. He's an inspiration to the young kids, he's a role model and he's still playing and I'm delighted he's signed for another year."

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Rice has to do without young defender Jamie Hamilton, who misses out through injury and who his boss thinks will go on to have an illustrious career, but hopes his side can again defy the relegation odds.

"We are where we are supposed to be - probably just above where we should be if I listen to some punters," he says. "We know what our target is. If they give everything out there, what more can I ask?"

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson has not given up hope of keeping Scott Tanser at the club. The left-back is among the subs today and the 26-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season.

"He wants to wait and see but I'm working hard to keep him," says Davidson. "Down south is his preferred option but I'll try and push the boat with an offer he needs to think about."

Livingston manager David Martindale: "There was a little bit of pressure on the boys because we stumbled over the line [to finish top six] but I think it was in the making four or five games previously and we didn't pick up the results we needed. I've seen a bit of relief from the boys and hopefully that helps today.

"Try and go for fourth that's our ambition. You've got to try and catch the team above. Ultimately, we've got to try and finish no lower than fifth. We've got to chase that European spot but worst case scenario fifth potentially gets you into Europe anyway."

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Hibernian manager Jack Ross tells BBC Sportsound:"It was an important game for us last week. We said that was our biggest game of the season and the truth is this one now becomes our biggest game of the season.

"I'm happy with the position we're in but, with the stage of the season we're at, we need to keep winning games to ensure that we finish there."

On reinstating Kevin Nisbet to his forward line.

"His impact last week when he came on was good and he had the big boost of being called up to the national team. He's trained like someone who feels good about themselves hopefully we see that in his performance today."

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Fit-again Scott McMann returns to the Hamilton defence along with Ben Stirling, with midfielder Kyle Munro dropping to the bench and Jamie Hamilton missing out through injury.

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin makes three changes, with Kyle McAllister coming into midfield and Lee Erwin and Jon Obika up front.

Ethan Erhahon and Dylan Connolly drop to the bench, with striker Collin Qanar missing out.

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David Martindale opts to keep the same 11 for Livingston which beat Hamilton 2-1 last week, with the man they call Jet keeping his place up top after a stunning goal.

There's only one change to the Hibs team which won up at Dingwall last week, with striker Kevin Nisbet starting in place of midfielder Chris Cadden.

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St Johnstone make just one change from their 1-0 win over Hibernian two weeks ago. Michael O'Halloran drops to the bench, with right-back Shaun Rooney returning.

The League Cup winners are still without the injured Murray Davidson.

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There is no Blair Spittal today for Ross County, with midfielder Harry Paton replacing him in the side from last week's defeat to Hibs.

Defender Callum Morris remains out.

Aberdeen interim boss Paul Sheerin has made three changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Hamilton Academical in Derek McInnes’ final game a fortnight ago.

Full-back Jack MacKenzie, 20, makes his first appearance as Dean Campbell and Conor McLennan also come into the starting line-up.

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Dropping out are Dylan McGeouch, Niall McGinn and Callum Hendry.

As for the hosts, manager Micky Mellon makes just one alteration to the team that drew with Celtic at Tannadice two weeks ago as Nicky Clark makes way for Adrian Sporle.

Kilmarnock manager Tommy Wright - still in search of his first win - makes two changes. Aaron McGowan comes in at right-back for Ross Millen, who was sent off against Ross County a fortnight ago while Chris Burke is also restored to the team as Greg Kiltie misses out.

Motherwell's last game was also two weeks ago and manager Graham Alexander sees no need for changes from that win over Livingston.

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