STAR SAINT

Alfie Jones The on-loan Southampton man has really come into his own since forcing his way back into the squad a month ago. The defender backed up his exploits at the back by netting his first Saints goal, with what proved to be the highlight of an otherwise drab afternoon

He was eventually replaced by Matty Willock after close to five minutes of treatment on the pitch, with Hodson reverting back to his usual right back slot.

Willock’s impact was clear from the off as he appeared the most likely to create something in the heart of a midfield struggling to seize control of the game.

The Manchester United loanee played in Hammill with the Buddies finally getting in behind the Livingston backline of Halkett, Alan Lithgow and Declan Gallagher, but the in-form midfielder was unable to find Simeon Jackson at the far post.

Gallagher went close at the other end as Livi started to come more into the game but his hooked effort from a