With Saturday's match against Raith Rovers being St Mirren's last home match of the season, we will be hosting a minute's applause prior to kick-off on to remember all the St Mirren supporters that have sadly passed away throughout season 2016/17. 

If you would like the name of someone who has passed away this season to be included on the big screen during the applause or on the website then please email info@stmirren.com by Thursday afternoon.

Our thoughts to all the families who have lost loved ones throughout the season. 

Supporters of St Mirren have provided 990 meals to people in need in Renfrewshire following the ‘Easter Foodbank Collection’ that was organised by the St Mirren Fans Council at the Dumbarton game earlier this month.

In the generous bid to help feed those less fortunate in the Renfrewshire area, both sets of fans donated an incredible 416kg of food, after the foodbank put together a list of items that is was particularly short on.

In response to the overwhelming effort from the fans, the Renfrewshire Foodbank wrote a letter to St Mirren supporters thanking them for the collection as the number of people needing help from the local foodbank continues to increase.

Elizabeth Alexander, Project Manager of the Renfrewshire Foodbank said: "Please thank the supporters for the wonderful collection they did for Renfrewshire Foodbank. This donation was really most helpful as the number of people needing our help continues to increase. Thank you so much once again for your help."

The successful food collection has not been the first to have been organised by fans of the club and due to its success and the success of previous food collections before it, it won’t be the last thanks to the kind hearted Buddies that help to support the initiative.

The deadline has passed and the bids are all in for the two sides in this Sunday’s (30 April) ‘Saint for a Day 2017′ event at the Paisley 2021 Stadium.

Chairman Gordon Scott and Director Alan Wardrop will be taking to the field for the away team alongside special guest players David Van Zanten and Lee Mair. The away side will be managed by St Mirren assistant manager James Fowler, whilst Jack Ross takes charge of the home side.

The lucky auction winners are as follows:

Home Team

Manager: Jack Ross
Assistant Manager: Gordon McLelland

1. John Fleming
2. Paul Gilligan
3. Jamie McCurdy
4. Jason Murphy
5. Jackson Pullar
6. Martin Reilly
7. Derek Scott
8. Ian Brown
9. Craig Reilly
10. Chris Reilly
11. Ronnie Laing

Home Subs

12. Donald Craig (Sub 1)
13. Kenny Mearns (Sub 2)
14. Steven Morrow (Sub 3)

Away Team

Manager: James Fowler
Assistant Manager: Ian Brown (Snr)

1. Martyn Elliot
2. Craig MacPherson
3. Gordon Scott
4. Scott Dickson
5. David Van Zanten/Lee Mair
6. Kenny Wilson
7. Raymond Balloch
8. David Campbell
9. Nigel Thomson
10. Alan Wardrop
11. David Campbell

Away Sub

12. Craig Archibald 

All players should please note that they have to report in at the stadium by 10:30pm on Sunday and that the game will kick-off at 12pm.

Many thanks to everyone who put in a bid and we hope the lucky winners all have a great day on Sunday. 

Pictures from yesterday's 3-2 defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice.

Saints thought they'd grabbed a late draw when Josh Todd scored to make it 2-2 with less than five minutes to go.

But a Blair Spittal goal in the 90th minute ended the Buddies seven match unbeaten run in the league.

Match gallery pictures by John Millar - © millarpictures

Jack Ross reflects on today's 3-2 loss to Dundee United at Tannadice which sees the Buddies unbeaten run in the league come to an end. 

St Mirren's seven match unbeaten run in the league came to an end as Dundee United snatched a last gasp win at Tannadice.

Goals from Gary MacKenzie and Josh Todd pulled Saints level on two occasions after United had taken the lead through Thomas Mikkelsen and Tony Andreu. Blair Spittal fired home from the edge of the box in the final minute to give the hosts all three points.

The Tangerines took the lead early on in controversial circumstances when Mikkelsen fired home with just seven minutes on the clock. Andreu flicked the ball over the top searching for the Danish striker who caught Gary MacKenzie with a high boot before running through and slamming the ball into the back of the net. The Saints players and supporters were furious that official Craig Charleston allowed the goal to stand after what looked like a clear foul. And despite being on the receiving end of the foul, MacKenzie ended up in the referee's book for his protests. 

Saints grew into the game and were almost level when Stevie Mallan curled a free kick just by Cammy Bell's left hand post.

St Mirren deservedly equalised with a little over five minutes to go in what was a quiet first half. It felt like justice was served as MacKenzie was the one to get the Buddies back on level terms. Lewis Morgan was halved on the right hand side by Jamie Robson who went into the book for the challenge. Mallan went across to whip the ball into the middle where it met the head of MacKenzie who pulled away from his marker to power home.

Half Time: Dundee United 1-1 St Mirren

The hosts had a glorious opportunity to retake the lead in the second half when Simon Murray hit the woodwork. A Saints corner was cleared to the half way line where Gary Irvine was penalised for bringing down a United player. The free kick was played quickly to Murray on the edge of the box who smashed it off the bar. The ball then fell invitingly for Mikkelesen whose first touch was poor allowing Billy O'Brien to smother.

They did go back in front when the referee awarded United an indirect free kick in the box. A loose ball played into the Saints box from 40 yards out was gathered by O'Brien who was under pressure by Murray. The referee adjudged it to be a pass-back from Stephen McGinn and despite some disagreement with the decision in the press box, it proved to be the correct call. Spittal rolled the ball to Frenchman Andreu who blasted it low into the net to restore the home side's advantage, scoring his fifth goal against the Buddies this season. 

Saints almost made it 2-2 soon after with Mallan forcing Bell to push a free kick wide. The 21 year-old got it up and over the wall but the goalkeeper did well as he got both hands to it to force it away from goal. MacKenzie went close to getting his second from the resultant corner as he rose above the United defence again sending a header just over. 

Josh Todd was brought as a late substitute for the Buddies and his introduction had the desired affect when he scored his first St Mirren goal to square the game. McGinn was on the end of a loose ball in the box and crashed a shot goalward. It took a deflection and landed at the feet of Todd who showed great composure to open up room in the box before firing it high into the United net.

It looked like St Mirren were going to take what would have been a deserved point but there was late heartbreak as Spittal scored in the dying embers of the match. Mikkelsen found the midfielder on the edge of the box and he struck it low beyond O'Brien into the net to seal three points for the home side.

Full Time: Dundee Utd 3-2 St Mirren

St Mirren: O'Brien, Irvine (Stelios 77), Baird, MacKenzie, Eckersley, Magennis, Mallan, McGinn, Morgan, Smith (Sutton 69), Loy (Todd 79)
Subs Not Used: Langfield, Webster, Quinn, Storie, Stelios, Todd, Sutton

Dundee Utd: Bell, Robson, Durnan, Edjenguele, Allardice (Kuate 45), Murdoch, Flood, Spittal (Donaldson 90+2), Murray, Andreu, Mikkelsen
Subs Not Used: Zwick, Dixon, Coote, Telfer, Nicholls

Referee: Craig Charleston
Assistant Referee: Graeme Stewart
Assistant Referee: Garry Farmer

Attendance: 6,225

Lewis Morgan returns to the starting eleven as he replaces John Sutton in the only change to the side that drew with Falkirk.

The winger's season looked to be over after an injury against Ayr United three weeks, but he made a substitute appearance last week and comes in from the start today.

Stelios Demetriou returns to the squad after missing out last week due to illness, while Andy Webster replaces Ben Gordon on the bench.

We'll have all the action covered on our Facebook and Twitter pages with kick-off at 3pm.

St Mirren: O'Brien, Irvine, Baird, MacKenzie, Eckersley, Magennis, Mallan, McGinn, Morgan, Smith, Loy
Subs: Langfield, Webster, Quinn, Storie, Stelios, Todd, Sutton

Rory Loy says there is a confidence within the side that they can stay away from the relegation zone ahead of tomorrow's trip to Tannadice.

The Buddies sit in eighth place in the Ladbrokes Championship, level on points with Dumbarton who occupy the relegation play-off spot.

A win over Dundee United tomorrow would move them up to seventh with just two matches remaining.

And the striker admits that the team is on a high at the moment on the back of a good run of form in the league which sees St Mirren unbeaten in seven.

I think winning breeds confidence," he said. "And if you can add not losing when you are not playing particularly well that breeds confidence too. To have gone to Morton and Falkirk in the last two games and had four points is a good return.

"It's a bit of a cliche to say we are taking it each game at a time, but it is very true at the moment. We're not looking at the Dundee United and Raith games and saying we need to get this or we need to get that. WE are fully concentrated on Dundee United and seeing what we can take from there.

"We caught Morton at a good time and we matched their work-rate which is a massive part of what they are about. When we matched their work-rate our quality shone through. Falkirk was a bit different. It's always a different dynamic going there on the astro so it was credit to us that we went ahead twice, it was just unfortunate we couldn't hold on.

"I think it's paramount for both teams to pick up three points," he continued. "That second place is massive for whoever can nick it, having to play two games less in the play-offs. I don't have to remind anyone how important the three points are for us at the other end of the table.

"We are more than confident if we can look after ourselves then the league table will take care of itself."

Loy, who is on loan from Dundee United's city rivals, feels it took him a while to get going in terms of match sharpness. But with six goals, including one in the IRN-BRU Cup final against United, the 29 year-old is enjoying his football and believes he is now demonstrating why he deserves a spot in the team.

I think it took me a couple of weeks to get up to speed and I was ill for a couple of weeks which set me back. But I think the last 10 games or so I have got up to speed. I think I have shown what I can give and I'm thoroughly enjoying being part of a successful team. 

"I'm a St Mirren player for now but I'm sure their supporters will let me know that I've been a Dundee player."

The striker told stmirren.com in January that one of his reasons for choosing to join the Buddies in the transfer window was the chance to work with Jack Ross. He praised the manager and says that the performances from the team say it all.

Having not managed in the game for that long he had a big reputation and to be fair he's really produced in terms of that. Even when I wasn't in the team I was able to speak to him and tell him what was going on in my head which helps a lot as a player.

"I got another opportunity and I've taken it and been in the team for a while now. The big thing about the gaffer here is that he's got the best out of the team and the squad and I think that is speaking volumes now on the pitch."

St Mirren visit the City of Discovery tomorrow in the hope of finding three points in their quest for survival in the Ladbrokes Championship.

The Buddies fine league form continued last weekend away to Falkirk as goals from Rory Loy and Stephen McGinn helped the Saints to a 2-2 draw – extending the unbeaten run in the league to seven matches.

Jack Ross’ side have won six of their last 10 league matches, making them the form side in the division. Three of those six wins have come on the road with Saints seeing off Ayr United, Queen of the South and Morton. 

Dundee United come into tomorrow's match unbeaten in their last three - picking up a win against Dunfermline and draws with Falkirk and Ayr United. 

Jack's first match in charge of St Mirren came back in October when United visited the Paisley 2021 Stadium. It wasn't to be a winning start for the manager though as goals from Scott Fraser and Tony Andreu saw the Tangerines run out 2-0 winners.

The two teams met again on Christmas Eve with Saints at Tannadice for the first time since November 2014. United came out on top again despite John Sutton firing the Buddies into a first half lead. Fraser equalised for the home side just a minute after the Englishman’s goal before Simon Murray grabbed the winner on the stroke of half time.

St Mirren came out on top by the odd goal in five when United visited Paisley in March. Harry Davis gave Saints an early lead, before Andreu equalised. Stevie Mallan put the hosts back in front when he caught out Cammy Bell at the near post with a well taken free kick. Lewis Morgan gave the Buddies a two goal cushion when he slammed the ball home in the second half. United cut the deficit when Andreu scored his third in three games against St Mirren, but it couldn't stop the Buddies deservedly picking up a valuable three points.

The two would face off against each other in the IRN-BRU Cup final last month. Andreu was at it again for United when he scored a stunning volley, only for Loy to put Saints level less than a minute later when he swept home a Gary Irvine cross. However, it proved to be United's day as Thomas Mikkelsen grabbed the winner with 15 minutes to go.

Only three matches remain in the Ladbrokes Championship with St Mirren sitting in eighth, level on points with Dumbarton who occupy the relegation play-off spot. With Raith Rovers not in action tomorrow, a win for the Saints would see them move up into seventh. For United, their aim will be to amass as many points as they can in their last three games in the hope of overtaking Falkirk to reach second place.