Livingston 1 St Johnstone 2: Ali Crawford the hero as Saints net dramatic late winner to climb off the bottom

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Ali Crawford was the last minute hero to dramatically lift St Johnstone off the foot of the table.A terrific start from the Perth side was rewarded when towering striker Callum Hendry superbly nodded beyond helpless Max Stryjek.But Saints weren’t able to take further advantage while on top and Bruce Anderson levelled proceedings before the break.It looked certain to be a point apiece but with the final whistle just seconds away, up stepped Crawford to lash home the winner.

The travelling support erupted, with many spilling onto the pitch in celebration - and relief.Eight new faces - outwith loan recalls - have arrived across the past few weeks to aid Saints’ push for Premiership safety.But boss Davidson largely put trust in familiar faces for what was another huge evening of football at the Tony Macaroni Arena.Melker Hallberg did get the nod from the start in the centre of the park and he was one of three changes from the Dundee stalemate.Also returning from the off were Crawford and Stevie May while, dropping to the bench, were Murray Davidson, Nadir Ciftci and Cammy MacPherson - the latter two absent completely.Deadline day signings Tom Sang and Jahmal Hector-Ingram had to settle for a spot on the bench, as did John Mahon and Tony Gallacher.To point out the blindingly obvious, Saints were crying out for goals having, before kick-off, netted just 11 in 23 league matches.Experienced forward May attempted to carve out a quick start when he raced towards goal from distance in the opening minutes.But he was charged down by defender Ayo Obileye and the chance was gone.Saints, clearly, were really up for this and the pressing game that was so often successful last term had made a return.Hallberg was soon earning the applause