Dundee United Defeat 10-Man St Mirren 3-1, Move to Third in Championship

Dundee United secured a late 3-1 victory over St Mirren, moving up to third place in the Scottish Premiership while St Mirren dropped to ninth after their third consecutive defeat. St Mirren initially took the lead through Dan Nlundulu, but Dundee United equalized just before halftime with a free-kick by Zac Sapsford. The match included controversial decisions, notably a penalty awarded to Dundee United after St Mirren's goalkeeper Shamal George was penalized for picking up the ball outside his box, and a red card for Alex Gogic. St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson expressed disappointment over the decisions and the team's inability to convert numerous chances despite dominating large parts of the game. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin highlighted the defensive resilience of his team against St Mirren's tactical play and emphasized the importance of the result over the style of play. Both teams have had mixed results recently, with Dundee United holding a slight edge in the league standings going into the match.