Dundee claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over St Mirren at Dens Park, with Joe Westley scoring the decisive goal in the 12th minute. The result lifts Dundee six points clear of St Mirren, who now occupy the relegation play-off zone with three games remaining. Despite St Mirren's efforts to press, Dundee weathered late injury scares, including a 66th-minute exit for goalkeeper Jon McCracken, to preserve their Premier League status hopes.

Westley’s early strike proved pivotal, as St Mirren’s attacks—including a 20th-minute King header and a 40th-minute VAR-checked penalty appeal—failed to breach Dundee’s defense. Substitutes Simon Murray and Brad Halliday bolstered the hosts’ midfield, while St Mirren’s Mikael Mandron and Allan Campbell created late chances but couldn’t convert. Manager Steven Pressley credited using pre-match criticism as motivation, stating, "We turned the heat up today."

St Mirren’s interim boss Craig McLeish lamented persistent clinical issues, admitting, "We’re not down there because teams are ahead—we’re here because we don’t score enough." With 16 goals all season from their top scorer, the pressure mounts on McLeish to address attacking inefficiencies. Dundee’s win temporarily halts their own relegation battle, currently four points above the bottom three.

The victory reshapes the Scottish Premiership table, with Dundee now six points ahead of St Mirren and 12 points clear of Livingston. Westley’s goal underscores his importance, having netted 14 times this season. As both teams face critical fixtures—Dundee against Kilmarnock, St Mirren against Hearts—the race for safety intensifies. Dundee’s survival hopes hinge on consistent performances, while St Mirren’s fate relies on rediscovering goal-scoring form.