St Mirren 0 Celtic 0
Celtic dropped two unexpected and crucial cinch Premiership points as they were held to a goalless draw by Covid-affected St Mirren.
Buddies boss Jim Goodwin's squad was stricken by the virus but Saints' request to have the fixture postponed was rejected by the Scottish Professional Football League.
His side put up the fight of their lives against the Hoops, who had secured the first trophy of the season on Sunday by beating Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup final.
Ange Postecoglou’s side dominated the match and at the end it was Celtic attack versus Saints defence but the visitors could not get the breakthrough and had to settle for the point which moved them to within six of leaders Rangers.
Ryan Porteous got the Shaun Maloney era at Hibernian off to a winning start after scoring the only goal in a tight contest against Aberdeen.
The defender headed in Martin Boyle’s corner in the 64th minute to propel the hosts back up to fifth in the standings.
Ross Callachan atoned for a penalty miss by hitting a second-half winner as Ross County inflicted a seventh consecutive defeat on Covid-hit St Johnstone.
Callachan’s second-half winner sealed a 2-1 away win in Perth and moved the visitors further away from the cinch Premiership bottom club, who are now two points adrift with Dundee their nearest rivals.
Regan Charles-Cook gave County an early lead, which was quickly cancelled out by Jacob Butterfield’s deflected strike.
