In a dramatic turn of events, Zac Sapsford's late penalty sealed a thrilling 3-2 win for Dundee United over Livingston at Tannadice. The match began with the hosts taking the lead through Will Ferry in the first half, but Livingston fought back with a double from Lewis Smith after the break. However, substitute Krisztian Keresztes equalized for the Terrors, setting the stage for Sapsford's decisive penalty in added time.
The result leaves United in seventh place in the Premiership, while Livingston remains at the bottom. The hosts made several changes to their starting lineup, while the visitors stuck with the same eleven from their previous draw against Hearts. The match was marked by a significant blow to United when star player Amar Fatah suffered a hamstring injury, but they persevered to claim the win. The victory was a relief for Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin, who acknowledged that his team 'stole the points' and got 'out of jail.' In contrast, Livingston boss Marvin Bartley lamented the 'inexcusable' goals conceded by his team and emphasized the importance of creating one's own luck in football.