Hibs win but face double trouble ahead of Gers clash

DUNDEE United moved up to fifth in the Premiership table with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Tannadice.

The Tangerines opened the scoring in the 25th minute thanks to Marc Mcnulty with his strike partner Lawrence Shankland making it two, three minutes later.

A sensational strike by Hibernian star Kevin Nisbet was enough to halt St Mirren’s 11game unbeaten run following a fiery contest which saw both sides reduced to 10 men.

Nisbet curled home a wonderful effort in the first half to take his tally for the campaign to 12 and ultimately secure all three points against the men from Paisley.

However, the victory came at a cost for Jack Ross’ side who saw goalkeeper Ofir Marciano limp off injured and Christian Doidge sent off. The latter will miss their Boxing Day clash with Rangers and their number one looks a long shot to make it.

St Mirren ace Brandon Mason also saw red during a second period that was short on quality but high on drama.

Aberdeen striker Curtis Main was denied a winner against former club Motherwell by the crossbar during a goalless draw at Fir Park.

Main headed against t he frame of the goal from close range in the 13th minute of a tight Scottish Premiership encounter.

Livingston secured their fifth successive win under new manager David Martindale with a 2-0 triumph at Hamilton.

Jon Guthrie’s second-half header and Josh Mu ll in’ s 90th-minute free-kick sealed a comprehensive victory.