St Mirren prepared for their crucial relegation play-off against Partick Thistle with a 1-1 draw at home to Dundee United. Craig McLeish's side took the lead through Zac Sapsford's first-half strike before Jake Young's second-half equalizer secured a point for the hosts, who made five changes including a first start for 16-year-old Luke Douglas.

Dundee United, already confirmed in seventh place prior to the match, made four changes with 17-year-old Keir Gilligan making his debut. Despite having chances to win late on, St Mirren had to settle for a point that did little to build momentum ahead of their first leg at Firhill on Thursday night against Partick Thistle.

Manager Craig McLeish expressed confidence in his young players, particularly Douglas, who received a standing ovation. With "two massive games" ahead, McLeish emphasized confidence over pressure, while Dundee United's Jim Goodwin acknowledged his side fell short of expectations after last season's fourth-place finish.