The angle is very much against United forward Glenn Middleton as he manages to divert a diving header on to the roof of the net from a corner. Goalkeeper Allan McGregor was never in any trouble though.

Moments later, Tony Watt is almost in behind the Rangers defence but Connor Goldson is too quick for him. Then Jamie McGrath drills in a shot that McGregor shovels wide.

A good spell for the Taysiders.

From a corner Ryan Porteous looks set to equalise for Hibs but his shot is mis-hit and finds Paul Hanlon in an offside position almost on the line. The ball never finds the net and the flag is raised.

First big chance and it's for the hosts. Stephane Omeonga has been Livi's main threat so far, skying a half-volley from the edge of the box a few minutes ago.

This was an easier chance, effectively one-on-one, but the midfielder went early and his shot was clipped over the bar.

Two goals so far in the second tier with hosts Raith Rovers in front against league leaders Ayr United through Kyle Connell and Ryan Sweeney giving Dundee the lead against visitors Inverness.

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Former Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound

Now it's County's turn to hit the woodwork!

William Akio goes on a terrific run from the right wing into the box, his shot is blocked, and Kazeem Olaigbe side-foots the ball against the bar.

Ross County have had the best of the opening few minutes, but it's St Johnstone who go close.

Stevie May smacks a looping shot from the edge of the box off the post.

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BBC Scotland

Two minutes in to proceedings in Perth and a couple of the sprinklers have just come on to give the players a brief shower, before the off button was found and they disappeared back under the pitch.

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Former Rangers winger on BBC Sportsound

Rangers don't waste any time opening Dundee United up but Ryan Kent scuffs a golden chance in front of goal and Antonio Colak can't get a telling touch inside the six yard box.

Today's SPFL matches are under way.

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin tells Sportsound: "Leighton Clarkson is a big loss in a game like today where you want to try and calm the game down.

"He is very cool and calm on the ball and we will miss his presence in the middle of the pitch, but, we have a very good squad so I am quite pleased to be able to make the changes that I can.

"Duk gets his first start, too. He's made some incredible impacts off the bench of late and he has earned the right to start up top today."

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The passing of the Queen will be marked before today's SPFL matches with a minute's applause or minute's silence taking place at various grounds.

Last weekend's SPFL matches were postponed as a mark of respect and this weekend's league games are the first to take place since the Royal Family's bereavement.

Dundee United interim boss Liam Fox tells Sportsound: "I've been pleased with the response of the players so far, but we need to keep improving.

"We'll need to be at our very best today and if we can do that we give ourselves a chance. Rangers are a very good side and the defeats they've had have been against top sides."

Fox explains Steven Fletcher has a slight issue with his thigh and plays a straight bat to questions about his chances of taking the job on permanently.

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BBC Sport Scotland at the Tony Macaroni Arena

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes admits it was a “hard decision” to drop Sam Walker with Kane Hemming fit again.

Hemming is back between the sticks against Livingston this afternoon, with Walker on the bench.

"Sam [Walker] has done well for us," said McInnes. "He's had to wait a long time for his opportunity.

"I've got such a high regard for Zach [Hemming] and we signed him to be our number one. It's a harsh decision but Zach did brilliantly last season, he was a big part of us going up."

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In West Lothian, it's a meeting of two teams who play their home games on artificial surfaces.

Will it be Livingston or Kilmarnock that get the points?

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Hibernian manager Lee Johnson tells Sportsound: "We expect a performance, we're still waiting for it to click properly.

"It's interesting, we've signed Mykola Kukharevycvh up top and we've had to sling him straight in because we want that orthodox nine that we are looking for.

"With the pace we have got, we have got to carry the threat, so it is up to the midfield to boss the middle of the pitch, for the defenders to do their job extremely well and chip in, in an attacking sense, and the forwards to make something happen."

On Kukharevycvh's signing, he added: "It came from the CIty Group connections that I've got and it was one we had a look at for a few months and, as the window went on, the opportunity became more viable."

Johnson returns to the dugout after missing out against Kilmarnock after surgery to remove his gallbladder. And he noted: "I want to thank all the NHS staff, nurses and doctors who looked after me, I'm back in good shape."

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There are also 26 Scottish Cup ties today after three were decided last night.

Broomhill beat Brora Rangers 3-2, Pollok overcame Huntly 6-0 and Auchinleck Talbot won 4-2 away to Syngenta.

And one of today's matches has reached full-time with Brechin City have beaten hosts Jeanfield Swifts 5-1.

There will be a round-up of today's cup scores later.