Almost an opening goal within the opening minute for Dundee!

Paul McMullan finds a bit of space and cracks a shot at goal which rattles off the crossbar.

Funso Ojo has Aberdeen's first chance of the afternoon as the ball falls to him in acres of space at the edge of the box.

It appears to have left the stadium, however.

We're off and running around the country.

Put the ball in the net, lots, please.

Dundee United head coach Tam Courts talks BBC Sportsound through his two new midfield signings Tim Akinola, who starts today, and Kevin McDonald, who features on the bench.

"Tim [Akinola] is a guy who we had been watching for a while on the anticipation Jeando [Fuchs] would leave. He's energetic, combative and a high quality player being from Arsenal.

"He fits the profile of what we need. He's excited to be here.

"Kevin [McDonald] has had a bit more training with us now. It was a rushed process to get him signed and on the bench for Dundee. He's been with us for a while, he's looking fit and he'll be keen to get off the bench and on the pitch."

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BBC Sport Scotland at McDiarmid Park

If Rory MacLeod makes an appearance off the bench in Perth today, he’ll become the youngest player to have turned out for the Dundee United first-team, at the tender age of 16 years and 2 days.

I’m pretty sure it would also be the youngest ever to make an appearance in the Scottish Premiership.

Speaking on BBC Sportsound, Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney explained his side's changes: "Josh [Doig] went off at half-time against Hearts with a knock so I'm really glad he's available, but I thought it was too tight to start him."

On keeper Kevin Dabrowski keeping his place: "I think the level of Kevin's performance was really outstanding for his debut so I had to support that. I had to show this squad that when you perform well they have to keep the shirt."

On catching Hearts and finishing in the top four: "It's a huge game, it's a chance for us to get to fourth. There's been some less positive results, I know, but from where I took over in seventh to now have the chance to go fourth it's a big game for us.

"I think Hearts have been very strong, there's a big gap between us, I have to respect where we are. We can't look too far ahead."

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Former Dundee Utd midfielder on BBC Sportsound

Ross County manager Malky MacKay tells BBC Sportsound: "I look at the changes we've had in our defence over the year and it's been pretty unsettled.

"But in open play we're reasonably stable. When we get a stable defence then it helps.

"Going forward we look as though we can be a threat in games. We've managed to score against Rangers and Aberdeen, who are very good teams, so that should give us confidence going into this one."

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Speaking to BBC Sportsound pre-match Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass confirms goalkeeper Joe Lewis misses out today through illness.

"Joe took ill this morning," he says. "So Woods is in and that's pretty straightforward - Woodsy is more than capable.

"It is the life of the number two, they get these opportunities and it’s up to him to show that he should be the number one."

On the further changes to his side today, Glass adds: "We’ve got a lot of really important games coming up so it's important we utilise it, it’s important we've got a group of players on the pitch who can still do the job.

"Livingston are a good team, they put you under a lot of pressure, but if we handle that side of the game we should be alright."

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It's hard to see anyone stopping Kelty Hearts gain promotion from League 2.

The league leaders are 10 points clear with a game to spare on nearest challengers Forfar Athletic.

Can Kelty further extend that gap today with a win at home to Elgin?

With a Scottish Cup tie away to St Mirren to come next Saturday, Kevin Thomson will be wanting to keep momentum rolling as they eye another giant-killing.

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The further you go down the leagues, the bigger the gaps at the top become.

Cove Rangers currently boast a seven-point advantage at the top of League 1, but that can get reduced to four today in a top-of-the table clash.

Second-placed Airdrieonians are the visitors to Balmoral and you have to imagine Ian Murray's side will have to take something from the game if they are to mount a serious challenge.

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Grim conditions in parts of the country have resulted in two postponements.

Queen of the South's trip to Partick Thistle in the Championship is one, with the other at Forthbank for Stirling Albion's League 2 clash with Cowdenbeath.

Two waterlogged pitches. Cue ball in puddle picture...

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All the talk in Scotland's second tier has revolved around Raith Rovers' week to forget.

The reaction to the signing of David Goodwillie has gone worldwide, but the Kirkcaldy club have reversed their decision, stating they "got it wrong" by signing the striker, who was ruled to be a rapist in a civil court in 2017.

On the pitch, John McGlynn's side are looking to close the gap on leaders Arbroath, who continue to defy the odds after last night's win against title favourites Kilmarnock.

Inverness are also well in the mix. A win at home to Morton would take Billy Dodds' side up to second.

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Manager Callum Davidson was clearly very happy with what he saw on Tuesday night as St Johnstone picked up their first win since October away to Livingston.

He makes no changes to the side that won with virtually the last kick of the ball.

As for United, Tam Courts has made three changes from the midweek derby draw with Dundee.

Kieran Freeman drops out, with Scott McMann and Marc McNulty named on the bench. Arsenal loanee Tim Akinola comes in for his debut alongside Peter Pawlett and Liam Smith - who makes his first start since September.

Rory MacLeod is named on the United bench. He turned 16 on Thursday. New signing Kevin McDonald is also among the substitutes.

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Shaun Maloney makes two changes from the midweek Edinburgh derby stalemate.

Wing-back Josh Doig and midfielder Joe Newell drop out. In come Demetri Mitchell and Josh Campbell.

For St Mirren it's just one change from Tuesday's draw with Motherwell, with New Zealand striker Alex Greive replacing Eamonn Brophy up top.

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Dundee hoped to have Jordan Marshall back from injury for Ross County's visit, but he appears to have failed a late fitness test.

Centre-half Lee Ashcroft is back running but also misses out, while Dundee have been awaiting a decision from Fifa on whether on-loan Bournemouth defender Zeno Ibsen Rossi can play.

Therefore with options limited, manager James McPake makes two changes from the derby draw with Dundee United.

Midfielder Jordan McGhee and new forward Zak Rudden come into the side, with Rudden making his first start following his move from Partick Thistle. Charlie Adam and Danny Mullen drop to the bench.

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County goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer and Jack Baldwin dropped out of the team for the midweek draw with Aberdeen, while another defender, Kayne Ramsay, went off at half-time through illness.

Connor Randall and Blair Spittal start, with Dominic Samuel on the bench.

Midfielder David Cancola is still missing with a groin problem.

Livingston boss David Martindale makes just two changes from the side that lost in the last minute to St Johnstone in midweek.

Scott Pittman and Odin Bailey both drop to the bench, with Adam Lewis and Cristian Montano into the starting XI. Craig Sibbald is also back in the squad for the first time since Boxing Day.

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Stephen Glass opts for three changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Ross County during the week. Captain Scott Brown and Dylan McGeouch both drop to the bench, while goalkeeper Joe Lewis is out of the squad completely.

Adam Montgomery is making his Dons debut from the start, with Teddy Jenks and keeper Gary Woods also coming in.