Murray brace sets tone as Dundee held by Livingston | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Dundee and Livingston shared a 2-2 draw at Dens Park. Simon Murray opened the scoring in the third minute with a close-range finish after a corner, then glanced in a header for his second (5.). Livingston hit back as Lewis Smith halved the deficit (15.) and Scott Pittman levelled from the right side of the box (19.). Dundee dominated territory and kept pushing but could not turn pressure into a winner. Dundee rise from 10th to ninth and visit Aberdeen next, while Livingston remain 12th and host Rangers.

Player of the Match: Simon Murray led the line superbly with two early goals and five attempts, giving Livingston's defence problems throughout.

Stat of the Match: Cameron Congreve produced five shots on target, repeatedly drawing saves from Jérôme Prior.

Three Things We Learned: Murray's early brace put Dundee in command, yet parity arrived before the 20-minute mark. Dundee delivered 46 crosses at 8.7% accuracy, showing a high-volume but blunt supply line despite 70.0% possession. Livingston made 44 clearances, reflecting a backs-to-the-wall rearguard that survived the second half.