Standout stopper keeps Livingston on course with decisive display | OneFootball

Jerome Prior produced a pivotal save in the 26th minute, setting the platform for Livingston to beat St Mirren 2-0. The goalkeeper's clean sheet framed a disciplined away display.

The Frenchman read the angle and got down sharply to push away a low effort from the left side of the box in the 26th minute, a moment that steadied Livingston during their longest spell under pressure.

He then blocked a header at the near post (45.). Moments later, he denied another close-range attempt in the second minute of first half stoppage time, ensuring the visitors reached the interval level and in control of the game's tempo.

After the restart, Prior commanded his box, punching decisively and claiming high balls as St Mirren rained in deliveries. He finished with four saves, three punches and three high claims, evidence of how his handling blunted the hosts' direct threat.

Because he dominated aerially, cutting out crosses before they dropped into dangerous areas, Livingston were able to reset quickly and pick their moments on transitions. That authority turned waves of St Mirren pressure into a platform for the visitors to manage the closing stages.

Livingston host Aberdeen next. St Mirren visit Dundee.