Aberdeen’s 11 game unbeaten run in the league game to a halt as St Mirren run out 2-1 winners in a wintery encounter in Paisley.

The home side started on the front foot with Killian Phillips and Mark O’Hara dominating the middle of the park and McMenamin and Kiltie causing issues for the Aberdeen back line.

McMenamin, off the back of a 2-goal performance against Hibernian flashed a shot just past the post, followed closely by a wicked volley from Tanser that whistled inches wide of the visitors’ goal in the opening stages of the game.

It wasn’t long after these chances that Olusanya’s goal scoring run against Aberdeen continued. The lightning quick striker raced through on goal, calmly slotting through Mitov’s legs and put Saints 1-0 up just before the 20 minute mark, celebrating with his trademark knee slide.

As the half went on the away side grew into the game. Shayden Morris in particular used his pace and trickery down the right hand side and drew a challenge from Alex Gogic.

The Cypriot was flashed a red card from John Beaton, much to the dismay of the home crowd. What looked like a fair challenge, as the linesman flagged for a throw in, made for a confusing few minutes in the stands.

Beaton was called to the monitor and overturned his decision. De-grading the red card to a yellow.

Half Time: St Mirren 2-1 Aberdeen

The away side looked dominant in the beginning of the 2nd half as Jimmy Thelin introduced attacking threats, Nisbet and Duk and it was the latter who used his blistering pace to his advantage, creating an opportunity for Jack MacKenzie but the defender couldn’t convert.

He eventually reaped the rewards for his efforts as his cross found ex-St Mirren man Jamie McGrath who found space in the home side’s box and placed a fine finish into the bottom left corner.

St Mirren didn’t let the equaliser derail what was a promising performance and some delightful footwork from Greg Kiltie found Elvis Bwomono in the box who squared it to McMenamin who should have done better with his effort, saved by the feet of Mitov.

The home side continued to pile the pressure on and efforts from Kiltie and Mandron were inches away from doubling their advantage.

With less than 10 minutes to go, a whipped corner from Captain Mark O’Hara found the head of Richard Taylor, who leapt high above the rest and bulleted the ball past a helpless Mitov.

A late scare as Duk hit the post in the dying minutes, but the ball was eventually clear leading to jubilation in the home end. Fans and staff alike worked tirelessly to make sure the game was on and they got a result and performance from their side to match.

The Dons fans praised their team at full time and will be proud of the run they have been on in what has been an incredible run of league performances.

Aberdeen continue their poor form in Paisley with their last win coming in 2020 in the Scottish cup, and not winning a league game away to their hosts since 2018.

Jimmy Thelin’s side will look to bounce back against a struggling Hibernian at Easter Road on Tuesday. Meanwhile Stephen Robinson’s men look ahead to a clash away to Dundee United in search of a 3rd consecutive win.

Full time: St Mirren 2-1 Aberdeen

Teams:

St Mirren: Balcombe (GK), Taylor, Gogic, Fraser, Tanser, Bwomono, O’Hara (C), Phillips, Kiltie (Boyd-Munce, 90+1’), McMenamin (Mandron, 74’), Olusanya (Ayunga, 82’)

Aberdeen: Mitov (GK), MacKenzie, Molloy, Rubežić, Devlin, Heltne Nilsen (Palaversa, 69’), Shinnie (C), McGrath (Besuijen, 85’), Clarkson (Nisbet, 46’), Morris (Keskinen, 69’), Sokler (Duk, 69’)

Referee: John Beaton

Attendance: 7533