Alan Forrest scores to put the pressure back on St Mirren. Roland Idowu scores via a kiss off the crossbar. It's a good height for Shamal George and he goes the right way and saves. Marcus Fraser scores for the hosts. Stephen Kingsley sends Shamal George the wrong way. Richard King squeezes in St Mirren's first penalty.

Steven Robinson’s men suffered shootout agony against the Jambos in the Scottish Cup last season but turned the tables this time with new recruit Malik Dijksteel ramming home the crucial kick after Shamal George superbly kept out an effort from Claudio Braga after the sides were locked after 120 minutes.

A much-changed Rangers side booked their place in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final with a 4-2 win over League One Alloa Athletic but the

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke and Scottish FA chief executive are in attendance at St Mirren v Hearts. Clarke will soon name his squad for next month's opening World Cup qualifiers, while Maxwell is a former St Mirren player. Who could he be watching? Scotland internationals Lawrence Shankland, Zander Clark and Stuart Findlay are all in action.