Dundee United Snatch Victory with Late Penalty Against Livingston

In a thrilling encounter at Tannadice, Zac Sapsford's late penalty sealed a dramatic 3-2 win for Dundee United over Livingston. The hosts initially took the lead through Will Ferry, but Livingston fought back with a Lewis Smith double 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 seventh in the Premiership, while Livingston remains at the bottom. The match saw four changes to the United starting lineup, with keeper Dave Richards, Sam Cleall-Harding, Ryan Strain, and Sapsford coming in. Livingston, on the other hand, retained the same 11 that drew with Hearts the previous Sunday. The visitors had the first chance in the fourth minute, but Babacar Fati's low shot flew just wide. United suffered a setback when star man Amar Fatah pulled up with a hamstring injury, only to take the lead in the 19th minute through Ferry. Despite a strong finish to the half by Livingston, United's lead lasted only four minutes into the second half, as Nouble set up Smith for the equalizer. Smith then gave Livingston the lead in the 53rd minute, but United equalized in the 75th minute through Keresztes' powerful header. As the clock ticked down, it seemed both sides would settle for a draw, but Livi conceded a penalty in added time, which Sapsford converted to seal the win. Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted they 'stole the points,' while Livingston boss Marvin Bartley lamented 'inexcusable' goals and emphasized that his team deserved their position due to small moments of poor decision-making.