The St Mirren Under-20 side are in action tonight as they travel to face Motherwell. 

Tonight's SPFL Development League encounter between the young Buddies and the Well takes place at Fir Park and will kick-off at 6pm.

Entry to the match is free.

For more news on the SPFL Development League please click HERE.

Saints make the journey to Greenock tomorrow to take on Renfrewshire rivals Morton at Cappielow. 

This match will be pay-at-the-gate.

Gate Prices

 * Proof of status must be shown.
** Children Under 12 gain free entry if accompanied by a full paying adult.

Additional information

• Wheelchair users pay but carer is free. This is limited to one carer per user and must be booked by 10am tomorrow morning (Tuesday 11 April) via the St Mirren Ticket Office. 
• Wheelchair users and carers enter via the main gate at Sinclair Street. The wheelchair section is shared with home fans and whilst under cover, rain can enter depending on wind direction. 
• The entry point for away fans are as follows: Enter via turnstiles at west side of stadium known as the Wee Dublin End. Access to sections F&G of the main stand (capacity limited to 500 and vouchers will be issued on entry to allow fans to use facilities. No re-entry to stand without a voucher). All other fans will use sections J, K, L, M behind the goal which is uncovered. There are toilet and catering facilities on site. 
• Supporters buses should drop off on the A8 dual carriageway directly outside the west turnstiles. Drivers can the continue west to the roundabout and return east to park in the main carpark situated at the bottom of Sinclair Street accessed from the A8. Parking is free for supporters buses.
• The Main Stand is a no smoking area and includes e-cigarettes or similar devices.  

For directions to Cappielow Park click here. 

St Mirren star Steven McGinn believes that pressure has been lifted slightly after coming off the foot of the Scottish Championship table.

The Buddies moved from the bottom after picking up a point against Dumbarton on Sunday.

While some may have been frustrated at not being able to take all three points McGinn was pleased they have finally moved up a place in the table.

He said: “We didn’t play well, and we weren’t nearly as good as we have been but we could have lost it and that would have been a disaster. Dumbarton made it difficult for us today, that’s why they’ve stayed in the league for the last three or four years. But they don’t carry the same expectations and pressure that comes with playing for St Mirren.

"I would have snapped your hand off to be in this position when I joined the club. Not only to get into the play offs, but to finish eighth or above, so I’m absolutely delighted with the standings.

“Before going into these two home games I didn’t see them as a must win, I saw four points as absolutely essential. It would have been good to have six but you can’t win every week.”

Saints had been stuck on the bottom since September, and McGinn thinks getting off the foot of the table will psychologically boost the side moving forward. 

We had a fantastic win at Queen of the South, and to come here and not play great to get the point and be off the bottom of the table by goal difference and hopefully we will push on from now starting from Tuesday.”

With the derby against Morton coming up tomorrow, both sides will be looking for huge wins in the final push towards the end of an eventful season.

The Ton currently sit in third place and two points behind Falkirk as they aim to secure second place. While Saints know a win would see them climb up to eighth. And McGinn admits it's a game he is relishing.

Tuesday will take care of itself and it’s a massive game for both teams," he said. "I love playing in the derby even in the Renfrewshire cup, never mind a must win league game.

"One of the reasons I signed here was to take them on and I can’t wait for it to be honest. We will give a better performance than what we did today.”

The former Sheffield United player also insists that the game against Morton will suit the side better as they'll look to attack Saints from the off.

I don’t think they will give us respect in terms of playing style. Dumbarton sat off and let us play whereas Morton will take the game to us. But with the pace we’ve got and the way we play we are capable of going there and scoring goals.”

A selection of pictures from the hospitality lounge following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dumbarton in the Ladbrokes Championship.

Our thanks go to our Associate Match Sponsors, Boyd Insurance for their support.

Pictures from yesterday's 1-1 draw with Dumbarton at the Paisley 2021 Stadium.

Kyle Magennis scored his second in two weeks to put Saints ahead before Lewis Vaughan equalised for the Sons. 

Rory Loy missed from the penalty spot for the Buddies meaning it was a share of the spoils. The draw, however, was enough to see St Mirren climb off the bottom of the league for the first time since September. 

Match gallery pictures by Allan Picken - © Allan Picken Photography and John Millar - © millarpictures

Jack Ross gives stmirren.com his thoughts following the 1-1 draw with Dumbarton at the Paisley 2021 Stadium this afternoon which sees the Buddies move off the bottom for the first time since September.

St Mirren came off the bottom of the Ladbrokes Championship for the first time since September after a 1-1 draw with Dumbarton. 

Kyle Magennis scored his second in two games to give St Mirren an early lead before Lewis Vaughan pegged Saints back with a terrific finish. 

The Buddies spurned a great chance to go ahead for a second time when Rory Loy missed from the penalty spot. 

In the end it was a point a piece, enough to move St Mirren to ninth following Ayr's defeat to Queen of the South.

Dumbarton started the match well and went close in the early stages when Darren Barr was on the end of a Robert Thomson cross. The veteran utility man broke into the box and saw his header crash off the top of the bar.

Saints grew into the game and good work from Gary Irvine on the right saw the Buddies win a corner. Stevie Mallan expertly pinged the ball onto the head of Gary MacKenzie who nodded just by the post.

And just like last week's win over Ayr, St Mirren got an early goal to ease the nerves at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. Cammy Smith's ball across found Kyle Magennis who was lurking at the far right side of the box. The 18 year-old controlled the ball before cutting inside and finishing low into the net for his third goal of the season.

The home support were buoyed and could have been celebrating a second goal just three minutes later had Saints not squandered a great counter. Smith rushed into the Dumbarton half but failed to pick out Mallan would who have been left one-on-one with Alan Martin in the Sons goal.  

It could've proved costly on the 20 minute mark when Sons were almost level. A teasing ball into the box by Robert Thomson was nearly turned into the net by Irvine as he scooped the ball over the bar. 

The visitors would find themselves level around 15 minutes later when loanee Lewis Vaughan finished neatly from the edge of the box after getting on the end of a long ball forward.

And yet the Buddies could have been back in front mere minutes later when Stephen McGinn was fouled inside the area. The skipper was pulled back by Barr leaving the referee with no hesitation as he pointed to the penalty spot. Rory Loy stepped up, having scored one in the win over Queen of the South a few weeks ago, but after a long delay saw his attempt pushed away by Martin. 

Half Time: St Mirren 1-1 Dumbarton

St Mirren came out after the interval in the mood with Stelios winning a free kick in 'Mallan territory' just eight seconds into the second period. It was indeed Mallan who took the set piece, watching as his curled effort was beaten away by the goalkeeper. 

McGinn then made the keeper work with a curled shot from 20 yards out, but it was ultimately easy enough for Martin to gather. 

Martin's contemporary, Billy O'Brien was forced into the next save as he dived low to his right to deny Andy Stirling. 

It was a pretty even game with both sides having a fair split of the possession without creating many clear cut chances. However, an opening fell to Mallan who looked certain to put St Mirren 2-1 ahead when he let fly with a rocket of an effort from the edge of the box only to see Martin tip it over the cross bar. 

Both sides were still trying to find a winner and Dumbarton fans thought that they had netted a second when Stirling's 80th minute free kick went just wide. 

Ex-Dumbarton midfielder Josh Todd almost got his first goal for St Mirren when he forced a good save from Martin. 

Ultimately it was not to be for Saints with Adam Eckersley picking up a second booking for a late challenge on Stirling going into stoppage time. 

But while a draw may not have been what Saints were after before the match, the Buddies have finally hauled themselves off the bottom of the table and give themselves a good chance of escaping relegation. 

Full Time: St Mirren 1-1 Dumbarton 

St Mirren: O'Brien, Irvine, Baird, MacKenzie, Eckersley, Magennis (Todd 82) , Mallan, McGinn, Stelios (Sutton 57), Smith, Loy (Gordon 90)
Subs Not Used: Langfield, Quinn, Storie, Fjelde

Dumbarton: Martin, McCrorie, Buchanan, Carswell, Thomson, Stanton, Harvie, Barr, Smith, Stirling, Vaughan (Nade 76)
Subs Not Used: Ewings, Lang, Gallagher, Prior, Nuttall

Referee: Steven Kirkland
Assistant Referee: David Roome
Assistant Referee: Liam Butler

Attendance: 3,906

Saints make one change to the side that defeated Ayr United last week as Gary Irvine replaces the injured Lewis Morgan.

The 32 year-old full back missed last week's win over the Honest Men due to suspension, but returns to his right back berth following the injury suffered by winger Lewis Morgan. 

Kick-off is at 3pm and we'll have all the action covered on our official Twitter and Facebook pages. Supporters outside the UK & Ireland can watch the match live on smfcuws.tv 

St Mirren: O'Brien, Irvine, Baird, MacKenzie, Eckersley, Magennis, Mallan, McGinn, Stelios, Smith, Loy
Subs: Langfield, Gordon, Quinn, Sutton, Storie, Fjelde, Todd

St Mirren in the Community are delighted to confirm that the SMiSA Panda Club will be open as usual for Saturday’s Ladbrokes Championship fixture against Dumbarton at The Paisley 2021 Stadium.

The SMiSA Panda Club will open at 1:00pm on Saturday. Parents please note that you should pick up your kids after the final whistle from the community office at 5:00pm.

For further information about the SMiSA Panda Club or to book your place at the next SMiSA Panda Club match day please contact Stephen Gallacher by e-mail at stephen.gallacher@stmirren.com.

Panda Club details for Saturday’s game are as follows:

St Mirren v Dumbarton
Saturday 8th April 2017
1:00pm – 5:00pm

To find out more about the Panda Club click here

St Mirren play host to Dumbarton tomorrow as Stephen Aitken's side make the short trip across the Erskine Bridge to take on Saints in the Ladbrokes Championship.

The Buddies could climb off the bottom of the table with a win tomorrow if other results go their way. It would be a huge moment for the side that have been rooted to the bottom since September. And with survival the main goal, the Saints are giving themselves a good chance of beating the drop with a fine run of form. 

The team have won five of their last seven league games - the most recent a thumping 6-2 win over ninth placed Ayr United last weekend. It's a run that sees Saints undefeated in their last four league matches at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. 

Stephen Aitken's Sons are also on a decent run with two wins from their last four. They defeated relegation rivals Raith 4-0 at home before enjoying a 1-0 victory over promotion chasing Morton last week. They travel to Paisley undefeated against Saints this season - coming out on top once, while drawing the other two.  

The first meeting came back in September when Ryan Hardie's first half header earned St Mirren a point after Andy Stirling had put Dumbarton ahead at the Cheaper Insurance Direct Stadium. 

The Sons travelled to Paisley in November, leaving with all three points when a mistake from Jamie Langfield allowed Garry Fleming to strike for the visitors. It was a result that saw Saints lose ground at the bottom, falling six points behind Dumbarton.

Saints made the trip to Dumbarton in February with a new look squad following Jack Ross' squad revamp in the January transfer window. Things were looking good for the Buddies when David Clarkson put them ahead on 35 minutes after getting on the end of a Cammy Smith cross.

Dumbarton hit back through Christian Nade before Harry Davis put Saints ahead for a second time. But again the hosts fought back with Robert Thomson scoring to level with 10 minutes to go. 

St Mirren's last win over Dumbarton came at the Paisley 2021 Stadium in February last year with Saints narrow 1-0 victors.

Saints will be without Lewis Morgan after his injury in the win over Ayr United last week. That could see Josh Todd make a start against his former club. The Englishman has only started once for the Saints since leaving Dumbarton in January, but climbed off the bench last week to help set up the sixth goal. 

While Saints could also come up against two familiar faces with Stuart Carswell and Calum Gallagher in the Dumbarton squad. The pair were signed for St Mirren by Ian Murray and played at the Paisley 2021 Stadium last season with Carswell leaving in the summer and Gallagher going in January of this year. Garry Fleming, so often the scourge of the Saints in recent meetings between the sides, misses out due to suspension, but Sons will be able to call on Nade who returns from him ban. 

A win, and the opportunity to come off the bottom with just five matches remaining, would be a huge psychological boost for the Buddies. For Dumbarton, they know a win could effectively secure their Championship status for next season. It's all set up to be a tasty encounter at the Paisley 2021 Stadium tomorrow.