Kilmarnock 0 St Mirren 0 as Derek McInnes' men frustrated by 10-man Buddies

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Kilmarnock's bid to record back-to-back Premiership wins for the first time this season was frustrated by 10-man St Mirren today.The Buddies played practically the whole 90 minutes a man short after highly-rated midfielder Ethan Erhahon was sent-off for an elbow on Rory McKenzie.But Killie were unable to take full advantage as Saints coped with their numerical inferiority to clinch a share of the spoils and retain their place in the top six.For Derek McInnes' troops, opportunity knocked but they failed to cash in and subsequently stay four points clear of rock-bottom Ross County and one point ahead of Dundee United in the play-off spot.There was a big new year crowd, swelled by a large travelling support, inside sun-kissed Rugby Park and they were served up drama as early as the seventh minute.The aforementioned Erhahon received a straight red card from referee Grant Irvine for using his elbow on McKenzie just inside his own half with VAR not offering him a stay of execution.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.This prompted an early shuffling of the pack for Buddies boss Stephen Robinson who brought off ex-Killie favourite Eamonn Brophy in the 15th minute with Alex Gogic introduced to bolster the middle of the pitch.It was a first half of few chances but Blair Alston stung the palms of Saints keeper Trevor Carson as Kilmarnock probed in their bid for a