SPL review: A Chris Maguire penalty gave Aberdeen three points against Clydesdale Bank Premier League strugglers Hamilton.

The goal came after 30 minutes when Sone Aluko was fouled in the box by Jim McAlister and Maguire stepped up to notch his ninth goal of the season.

Hamilton enjoyed plenty of possession in the second period but were unable to find a way past a resolute home defence.

St Johnstone and Dundee Unitedfought out a scrappy stalemate as their rearranged Tayside derby reached the interval goalless.

United came closest to a breakthrough during a poor first half on a heavily-sanded pitch that was not conducive to either side's attempts to play passing football.

Saints keeper Peter Enckelman was the home side's saviour in the 20th minute when he dived to his left to divert Johnny Russell's bundled effort past his left-hand post.