Shankland nets at second attempt to give Hearts lead
Forrest doubles lead after Motherwell hit post twice in same move
Moult effort disallowed for offside & Penney strikes bar before Forrest adds late third
Win moves Hearts up to third
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Steven Thompson
Former St Mirren striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageI'm surprised at this performance from Celtic. I know they've made a lot of changes but it's the most passive I've seen them all season.
Image source, SNSCeltic's Kyogo Furuhashi (centre) is challenged by St Mirren's Ethan Erhahon and Declan Gallagher
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
The St Mirren penalty area is packed as David Turnbull curls in a free-kick but it's easily nodded away by Scott Tanser.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Ryan Strain gallops forward to ping in a dangerous cross, which wins St Mirren a corner as Stephen Welsh slides in to knock it behind.
Joe Hart can only manage a weak punch from the set-piece, but Celtic eventually work the ball away to safety.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThere isn't the intensity from Celtic just yet. They're still very much in control of the game but St Mirren are working hard
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
St Mirren continue to keep a solid, defensive shape but Celtic have yet to really get going through the gears.
Anthony Ralston cracks over a cross which is too fierce for Daizen Madea to steer on target.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageThe midfield is getting a little bit stretched from a St Mirren point of view
Image source, SNSCeltic's Aaron Mooy is hounded by St Mirren pair Jonah Ayunga and Keanu Baccus
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Steven Thompson
Former St Mirren striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageSt Mirren will be happy if Celtic's main threat is crosses into the box - Declan Gallagher and Charles Dunne will be comfortable with that. It's Celtic's intricate play that you have to worry about.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Aaron Mooy has a lash for Celtic, but his long-range shot flies over the top.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Jonah Ayunga and Curtis Main both go chasing after Mark O'Hara's chipped pass and when the former fizzes the ball across goal from the left there's nobody in the penalty box for the hosts.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Celtic’s David Turnbull does enjoy games against the Buddies.
He's scored more Scottish Premiership goals against St Mirren than any other opponent (six), netting a hat-trick in his last league appearance against them in August 2021.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Greg Taylor floats a cross into the penalty area and David Turnbull gets there first but the Celtic midfielder can't keep his header down.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
It's not just you, Graham...
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St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Nothing much going on yet as St Mirren snap into tackles all over the pitch, not giving the visitors any time to settle.
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
Steven Thompson
Former St Mirren striker on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageSt Mirren need to be at their very, very best today. Off the ball, matching runners because the speed Celtic play at at times, is frightening
St Mirren 0-0 Celtic
A minute's applause in memory of Queen Elizabeth is met with loud chants before referee Don Robertson gets the action started...
Both teams in black shorts, which is unusual. The strips are rather similar all round, with Celtic wearing grey tops and socks.
St Mirren v Celtic (12:00)
St Mirren have won just one of their last 27 league meetings with Celtic (D3 L23), a 2-1 victory at Celtic Park in January 2021.
Celtic have only lost one of their last 26 league visits to St Mirren Park (W21 D4), a remarkable 4-0 defeat in March 2010, which cost manager Tony Mowbray his job.
St Mirren v Celtic (12:00)
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageI am not surprised Ange Postecoglou has made changes, maybe I didn't expect six! I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted to change the centre of defence, but other than that, players have been given rest and the bench is still strong.
St Mirren v Celtic (12:00)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou tells BBC Sportsound: "We want to win, we want to play well and that's why we have this team out today. We think this gives us the best chance to perform at the levels we have been.
"On the back of the other night, a couple of the boys pulled up sore and we need players who are going to bring a lot of energy.
"Cameron Carter-Vickers pulled up a bit sore the other day and Josip Juranovic has played a lot of football."
Image source, SNSSt Mirren v Celtic (12:00)
St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson tells BBC Sportsound: "We know what strengths Celtic have, which is a lot.
"They play with a real intensity and pace and you have to try and match that and be organised, not play with any ego and perform as a team.
"We are going to spend large periods of the game without the ball and we have to be disciplined without it and be brave when we land on it.
"Bravery on the ball against the big teams is key to success."
Image source, SNSSt Mirren v Celtic (12:00)
St Mirren were motoring along nicely after three wins on the bounce before slumping to that 3-0 loss away to St Johnstone.
Their three home games this term have all ended 1-0, with wins against Ross County and Hibs following a rather unlucky defeat to Motherwell.