Robbie Muirhead’s dazzling equaliser ensured that Livingston clung to their place in the William Hill Premiership, while Aberdeen remained in limbo, still needing a point to guarantee safety after the match ended 2-2. The game saw Livingston mount two separate comebacks, preventing the Dons from achieving a third consecutive league win – a feat they had not managed since the early stages of last season’s campaign. The opening goal came from former Celtic midfielder Mitchel Frame, who celebrated his first senior goal by slotting home after a precise pass from Dennis Geiger. Just two minutes after the interval, Joel Nouble restored parity for Aberdeen, capitalising on a quick transition and finishing from close range.
In the 71st minute, Dan Finlayson inadvertently turned the tide in Aberdeen’s favour when his own‑goal gave the visitors the lead once more. However, seven minutes later Muirhead produced a trademark long‑range strike, curling the ball into the top corner and forcing the match into a stalemate. Livingston now sit eight points adrift of Kilmarnock, and their fate will be sealed on Saturday if Neil McCann’s side fail to overcome Dundee United. A victory for Aberdeen would have effectively guaranteed their top‑flight status, but they can still secure safety with a positive result on Saturday night.
The early phases of the encounter were highlighted by a spectacular miss from Toyosi Olusanya – a player who has struggled to find the net since his goal for St Mirren in February 2025. Olusanya’s effort saw him sprint past the Livingston back line on a through ball from Geiger, only to unleash an eight‑yard shot that drifted wide and was ruled out for off‑side before the ball even reached the goal line.
Video replays showed his timing from the halfway line was impeccable, even if the execution fell short. Livingston created a few modest threats from set‑pieces, but it was wing‑back Frame who cut inside and, after receiving another pass from Geiger, fired a low, driven shot from 16 yards into the bottom corner to give his side the lead in the 24th minute. Aberdeen continued to press, with Geiger’s attempt being blocked by Mo Sylla, and Jerome Prior thwarting a Stuart Armstrong counter‑attack. Goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov produced an excellent diving save, parrying a 20‑yard curler from Nouble, but the visitors struggled to match Livingston’s intensity.
Consequently, manager Marvin Bartley made three changes at the break, introducing Scott Pittman, Barrie McKay and Macaulay Tait. The substitutions had an immediate impact. McKay, on his first touch after the restart, forced another save from Mitov, and the ensuing corner resulted in a quick response. Finlayson won the aerial duel, but Sylla headed the ball onto the post, and Nouble pounced on the rebound, tapping the ball home from a yard out after it ricocheted off Aberdeen striker Kevin Nisbet.
Nisbet later missed a clear chance on a counter‑attack, while Livingston’s energy began to surge again. Nouble’s follow‑up shot was blocked, and both teams suffered injuries, with Cristian Montano and Jack Milne forced off. Aberdeen reclaimed the lead when Olusanya won a soft free‑kick after pressuring substitute Babacar Fati. The set‑piece was delivered into the box, and after a scramble, the ball fell to Olusanya, who struck it over the bar.
Later, Nisbet made a clever run to the near post, meeting a delivery from Armstrong. His header glanced off Finlayson’s head and looped past Prior, restoring Aberdeen’s advantage. The decisive moment arrived when Muirhead gathered a loose ball outside the box, about 22 yards from goal, and unleashed a curling strike that sailed into the top corner, leveling the score for Livingston. Both sides continued to create opportunities.
Muirhead and Nicolas Milanovic each missed chances from distance, while the match ebbed and flowed with each team seeking a winner. In the end, the 2‑2 draw left Livingston still fighting for survival and Aberdeen still awaiting confirmation of their Premiership status.
The result also meant that Aberdeen’s quest for a third straight win was thwarted, and the battle for the bottom three remains wide open as the season approaches its climax. For fans wanting to follow the latest Scottish Premiership news, live tables, streaming options, and free highlights, additional resources are available online.
The match also featured promotional content encouraging viewers to engage with Sky Sports via WhatsApp and to try out the Super 6 competition for a chance at a £250,000 prize. Overall, the fixture showcased the drama and uncertainty that defines the closing stages of Scottish top‑flight football, with every point proving crucial in the fight for survival and the pursuit of safety.