Steven Fletcher finds himself sandwiched between two defenders as he tries to jump for a Mathew Cudjoe cross. The United striker is claiming a push in the back but referee Steven McLean is not interested.

There's not much to Mathew Cudjoe but the slightly built teenager hammers in a swerving shot that Livi keeper Shamal George does well to help over the crossbar with his fingertips.

The action is ebbing and flowing as Livingston pass up another chance to double their lead. Joel Nouble threads the ball into the path of Scott Pittman but goalkeeper Mark Birighitti is out quickly to make a vital save.

A bit of frustration from United forward Tony Watt as he clatters into Sean Kelly.

Mathew Cudjoe and Ilmari Niskanen are on for United, taking over from Craig Sibbald and Glenn Middleton.

The home side are much livelier now as Tony Watt drills a low shot just wide.

A Ryan Edwards shot on the turn is deflected wide and, from the resulting corner, an awkward flick from Steven Fletcher loops into the arms of goalkeeper Shamal George.

Nicky Devlin pops up inside the six yard box near the front post but the Livingston right-back can't get enough on his attempted diving header. He might have missed the ball altogether actually.

Dundee United full-back Scott McMann is cautioned for a not so subtle tug of an opponent's shirt.

Joel Nouble takes a heavy touch at the edge of the penalty box and a great chance for a second Livingston goal is up in smoke, with Ryan Edwards given time to step across and clear from the striker's toes.

Dundee United are stung into a response as Tony Watt drives forward and crashes in a shot that is beaten away keeper Shamal George at his near post.

Craig Levein
Former Scotland manager on BBC Sportsound

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Here we go again at Tannadice.

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Former Ross County manager on BBC Sportsound

A drab first half comes to a close.

Scottish football and glorious sunshine just don't go. Discuss.

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Dylan Levitt whips in a lovely free-kick, just begging for a touch inside the Livingston penalty box, but no such touch is forthcoming.

Corner to Livingston. Sean Kelly pings it in and two United players combine to nod the ball out to safety. The visitors come again but cannot force a way through.

Neither goalkeeper has had anything to do yet.

Craig Levein
Former Dundee Utd manager on BBC Sportsound

A promising counter-attack for Livingston fizzles out as full-back Cristiano Montano carelessly fires his cross wide of the near post.

United finally find some zip in their passing as Steven Fletcher sends an ambitious dipping effort wide from 25 yards.