Decisive figure shores up St Mirren after sending off against Dundee | OneFootball

Richard King went close in the 18th minute and then anchored St Mirren's defence to a 0-0 draw with Dundee.

Stepping forward on a fast break, King latched onto an Alexandros Gogic pass and fired narrowly wide, signalling his readiness to join attacks from deep.

He later met Scott Tanser's cross with a goalbound header that was blocked (62.). Moments later, Jake Young was shown a red card (63.), and the defender shifted fully into protection mode.

King's numbers told the story: eight clearances, two blocks, two attempts and five recoveries, alongside 45 accurate passes, underlining calm decision-making under pressure.

With Dundee enjoying 60.1% of the ball and delivering 27 crosses, his reading of the flight and positioning repeatedly broke up danger, ensuring St Mirren saw the tie out.

St Mirren host Hearts next. Dundee welcome Motherwell.