Airdrieonians fell off the top of the First Division when they and title favourites St Mirren spurned a hatful of chances at the Shyberry Excelsior Stadium.
The draw allowed Partick Thistle to take over as outright leaders.

Saints had history on their side, having won their last six meetings with Airdrie since the Diamonds won 5-1 in Paisley back in December 1998.

But this time they had to make do with a point.

St Mirren had defenders Iain Nicolson and Jamie McGowan back from injury, but they had to be content with a place on the bench.

The home side dominated the first half, with Kevin James and Darren Beesley both going close.

St Mirren enjoyed the best of the play after half-time but failed to force goalkeeper Allan Ferguson into making a serious save.

Ricky Gillies and Mark Yardley both created openings, but neither player was able to find the target.

Airdrie: Ferguson, Armstrong, McPherson, Stewart, McManus, James, Beesley , MacFarlane, Coyle, Roberts, Smith

Subs: Gardner, McDonald, Taylor, Dunn, Bennett