Oh my word. How are Kilmarnock not in front?

Visiting goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov comes steaming off his line and is beaten to the ball by Tyreece-John Jules.

The striker cuts the ball back and midfielder Liam Polworth somehow side-foots wide with the goal gaping.

That would have been an unbelievable goal for Livingston, but Calum Ward makes a superb save.

The hosts work it down the left, with Robbie Muirhead, Stevie May and Scott Pittman all combining. The latter nods on to an unmarked Connor McLennan, but the goalkeeper sticks out an arm and deflects wide for a corner.

We're off in Livingston.

Obviously keen to get the game going in West Lothian, with the players out on the pitch for the other two top-flight games.

Stay with us for the updates.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Sport Scotland at the SMISA

There has been a fair bit written about Celtic's interest in Frosinone's French winger, Fares Ghedjemis, with manager Martin O'Neill happy to hint that he is a player of interest who may be close to a move.

Not all that close, it would appear.

Ghedjemis is currently in action for his Italian Serie B side, drawing 0-0 at Virtus Entella at half-time.

The transfer window closes in just over 48 hours.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Sport Scotland at the SMISA

There is so much at stake in Paisley this afternoon that I'm reminded of the old political "swingometer" popularised by Peter Snow on many an election night special.

Win this one and Dundee will move six points clear of the bottom three.

If St Mirren prevail, however, they will overtake Dundee on goal difference and move into ninth place themselves.

Expect the pendulum to swing one way then the other over the next few hours.

Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Almondvale

There are few clubs in the country, if any, who would stay faithful to a manager for failing to win any type of game in 23 attempts, but that is exactly the case at Livingston where David Martindale is in charge.

A win today and defeat for Kilmarnock would lift the West Lothian club off bottom spot and possibly give the club's new owners huge hope of avoiding the drop.

Motherwell are at the other end of the table and, in Jens Berthel-Askou, they have a manager who is delivering a style of football that has the Lanarkshire clubs fans drooling.

If they can maintain this form until the end of the season, Europe once again will beckon for the Steelmen.

George O'Neill
BBC Sport Scotland

Since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, Tawanda Maswanhise has been in magnificent form for Jens Berthel Askou's high-flying Motherwell.

The Zimbabwe forward - adept anywhere across the forward line - has a goal in each of his past four outings, taking him to 16 in all competitions this season for the Steelmen.

Such is his hunger for goals, the 23-year-old was visibly frustrated to be substituted in last weekend's 4-0 victory over Kilmarnock, as Askou protected his leading marksman.

Maswanhise has scored in his past three league appearances and a goal here would make him the youngest player (23 years, 72 days) to net in four successive Premiership outings since Malik Tillman for Rangers in April 2023 (20y, 308d), and youngest for Well in the top flight since Nick Blackman in November 2010 (21y, 9d).

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Turns out there's a reason that Mahamadou Susoho is not in the Livingston team. The young midfielder was recalled from his loan by Manchester City before completing a permanent move to Turkey.

The 21-year-old made 19 appearances on loan at Livi in the first half of the campaign, starting the majority of their Premiership games and scoring last week against Aberdeen.

He now joins Kocaelispor, who were promoted to the Super Lig last season and find themselves in a very respectable mid-table position.

"I'd have rather had Susoho a couple weeks longer if I'm honest, but that's why these boys are coming in - to play for us," Martindale tells BBC Scotland. "They might be under-cooked, but it's a good game to get them acclimatised."

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BBC Sport Scotland at the SMISA

The two lowest scoring sides in the league clash this afternoon in Paisley. Just the 36 goals between them.

Hosts St Mirren have the lowest shot conversion rate in the Premiership this term (6.3% - 17 goals from 268 shots), while Dundee are bottom for total shots (214) and expected goals (18.5).

That's the bad news.

The good news? I don't see this finishing 0-0 and I have the stats to back me up. There has only been one goalless draw between these two in the last 20 years. It was here almost exactly three years ago.

Stephen Robinson's stock was at a high when St Mirren lifted the Scottish League Cup in December, but his side have now won once in seven outings - and that came after a penalty shoot-out against Livingston in the Scottish Cup.

In contrast, after being a fairly unpopular choice as head coach at Dens Park, Steven Pressley's Mr Nice Guy persona has started to turn things around for Dundee, who have won four of their latest six outings.

Livingston manager David Martindale tells BBC Scotland about his team changes: "Since Adam [Montgomery] got injured, we've not had a comfortable left-back. We're always shoe-horning people into positions.

"It's been a problem area, so bringing Babacar [Fati] in was a must. We're maybe throwing him in a game too early, but that's what we've got to do.

"My message isn't about where we are in the league, it's about the game today. The message has been very similar all season. If you start worrying about league position, you play with fear and you don't play good football."

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Few managers would survive a 23-match run without a victory, losing 16 of them, but this is Livingston and David Martindale we are talking about.

There's few one-club men around in football these days, but Livingston appear to be a one-man club even though they are strong favourites for another relegation.

Fail to win today and they will equal Hamilton Academical's 22-game run without one - the worst in the 21st century in the top flight.

In contrast, fourth-top Motherwell have lost once in 14 outings, are unbeaten in five, and have beaten Livi in their latest five meetings, including 2-1 on their last visit in October.

However, Jens Berthel Askou's side are four away games overall without a win, so there is hope for the hosts after all!

Kilmarnock have yet to show any signs of improvement under new manager Neil McCann and have now gone 17 games without a victory.

Eight of those have been at home and they have now lost four in a row at Rugby Park.

Today's visitors are themselves without a win in five on the road, the latest three without scoring.

However, after seven games overall without a victory and having dispensed with manager Jimmy Thelin, they have won the latest two under caretaker Peter Leven.

A 6-2 thrashing of Livingston last time out was more than the Dons had netted in their previous seven Premiership outings combined.

Not only that, but they won 1-0 on their last visit to Rugby Park in October and, along with December's 2-1 win at Pittodrie, they have now won their latest three meetings with Kilmarnock.

It is that time of year when the clock is ticking towards the end of the January transfer window and clubs, and the media, are in a frenzy over last-minute deals.

We have a rundown of the latest speculation. Aberdeen, Dundee United and St Mirren get a mention in addition to the usual Old Firm rumours.

Read here.

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Spartans look to build on Tuesday's 6-0 thrashing of second-top hosts East Kilbride as the fourth-tier leaders visit Elgin City.

East Kilbride, now eight points adrift, host Forfar Athletic, while third-top Clyde visit Annan Athletic and fifth host fourth as Stranraer travel to face Stirling Albion.

• Annan Athletic v Clyde
• Dumbarton v Edinburgh City
• East Kilbride v Forfar Athletic
• Elgin City v Spartans
• Stirling Albion v Stranraer

Game of the day in the third tier is leaders Inverness Caledonian Thistle's visit to Queen of the South, who are three points behind in third.

Stenhousemuir, who are behind Caley Thistle on goal difference, host fifth-placed Peterhead, while fourth-place Alloa Athletic entertain Cove Rangers.

• Alloa Athletic v Cove Rangers
• East Fife v Montrose
• Kelty Hearts v Hamilton Academical
• Queen of the South v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
• Stenhousemuir v Peterhead

Dundee head coach Steven Pressley tells BBC Scotland: "It's a very big game for ourselves. We're also very much aware of what a good job Stephen Robinson has done - it's going to take a big performance from us but one we're capable of.

"Brad [Halliday] comes with great experience from his time in England - he's an offensive full-back. Cotterill is a midfield player with good energy and we're hopeful he can bring goals to his game.

"Ash Hay has been a real star performer for us, but he received a contact injury and he's going to be out for up to four weeks, which is really disappointing.

"Simon [Murray] has been knocking at my door every second day to get back in the team and now he's got his opportunity."