Collin Samuel's late strike got First Division leaders St Johnstone out of jail as they beat Livingston despite a poor home performance.

The Saints goal led a charmed life in the first half with keeper Alan Main saved by the woodwork.

Derek Holmes went close for Saints, but it took 70 minutes for a serious challenge on goal.

Chris Millar found Samuel with a chip and the striker chested the ball down before blasting in the winner.

St Johnstone : Main, Irvine, Craig, Morris, Rutkiewicz, McCaffrey, Swankie (Samuel 68), Millar, Holmes, Jackson (Milne 32), Sheerin (Hardie 82). Subs Not Used: Gartland, McLean.

Goals : Samuel 70.

Livingston : McKenzie, MacKay, MacDonald, Griffin, Davidson, Innes, McParland, Talbot (Keaghan Jacobs 78), Hamill, Winters, One (De Vita 72). Subs Not Used: Miller, Halliday, Martini.

Booked : MacDonald, Innes.

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