Harry Davis looks set to be out of action until the end of the season after picking up an injury in last night's match against Dundee United.

The defender, on-loan from English League Two side Crewe Alexandra, went down in the first half with a dislocated knee cap. 

Davis, who scored his third goal for the Saints in the win over United last night, will travel down south tomorrow to visit a specialist. 

Manager Jack Ross said: "Obviously it's a huge blow for the player as he's come in and really established himself, becoming a real fans favourite. It's disappointing for us as well as he has settled well and been a really good addition to the squad. I've spoken with him and he's still really keen to be at as many matches as he can be, hopefully starting with the cup final next weekend."

Everyone at St Mirren wishes Harry a speedy recovery.

Pictures from last night's 3-2 win over Dundee United at the Paisley 2021 Stadium as Saints picked up another valuable three points.

First half goals from Harry Davis and Stevie Mallan were added to by Lewis Morgan as the Buddies move to within one point of Ayr United.

Match gallery pictures by Allan Picken – © Allan Picken Photography and John Millar - © millarpictures

Jack Ross speaks to stmirren.com after St Mirren's 3-2 win over Dundee United at the Paisley 2021 Stadium in the Ladbrokes Championship.

Goals from Harry Davis, Stevie Mallan and Lewis Morgan were enough to render Tony Andreu's brace for the Arabs meaningless. 

The win moves Saints to within one point of Ayr United in the league. 

St Mirren's hopes of survival were boosted with a win over title chasing Dundee United in the Ladbrokes Championship.

Goals from Harry Davis, Stevie Mallan and Lewis Morgan helped the Buddies close the gap on Ayr United at the bottom of the league to just one point and send home the Paisley faithful delighted. 

Saints got off to a dream start when Harry Davis put the home side ahead with less than two minutes on the clock. Stevie Mallan threw in an early free kick that was knocked on by Rory Loy to John Sutton who headed into the path of the English defender. Davis flicked it beyond Cammy Bell at the near post to give Saints a lead with just 100 seconds gone.

The visitors looked to get themselves back into the matches but Saints were doing well in the opening exchanges. Warning signs were there Smith robbed of the ball by Telfer who burst forward and sprayed it out wide to Nicholls. But the on-loan winger's attempted return pass to Telfer was well cut out.

Saints failed to clear from a United corner and the ball eventually found its way back to Tony Andreu who stroked home. It was a bitter blow for the Buddies who had been comfortable throughout.

United were clearly buoyed by the goal and started looking dangerous when they came forward. Gary MacKenzie had to be strong as he headed away a free kick from Charlie Telfer.

But it was the Buddies who would go 2-1 in front when Stevie Mallan scored. The midfielder - making his 100th start for the Saints - stepped up to take a free kick after Rory Loy was tripped by Willo Flood.

And the 20 year-old made sure he marked the milestone appearance in style as he caught Bell unaware, with the goalkeeper expecting a cross, firing it low into the back of the net to put St Mirren ahead for a second time. 

There was concern just before half time when goalscorer Davis had to be stretchered off with a suspected knee injury.

With the match heading to the break with Saints ahead, the Buddies were unlucky not to add a third when Sutton headed just by the post from a corner kick. 

Half Time: St Mirren 2-1 Dundee United

The visitors started the half in bright fashion and will feel they should have been ahead on 48 minutes after a foul by Gary Irvine gave them a free kick on the left hand side. It was a dangerous looking ball that Billy O'Brien could only tip away before Flood swung it on to the head of Andreu whose header cracked the post.

United went close again a few minutes later after a quick break and good passage of play saw the ball find it's way to Telfer on the edge of the box. The midfielder lashed it inches over the bar. 

And how the Arabs would rue those missed opportunities on the hour mark when Lewis Morgan gave Saints a cushion. Smith did well to race down the right channel before expertly picking out Loy who looked odds on to score. However, his effort was blocked inside the six yard box but fell kindly to Morgan who - like teammate Mallan had been called up for the Scotland U21 squad this afternoon - was on hand at the back post to smash it into the net.

But United weren't out of it as they pulled a goal back 10 minutes later. It was Andreu as the double as the Frenchman did well to twist and turn before curling home from the edge of the box to reduce the deficit for one. 

They were creating the most and having the bulk of possession making the final stages tense for St Mirren.

Then Morgan had a glorious opportunity to put the seal on the victory after being laid off by substitute Kyle Magennis in space but fired the shot over. It wasn't to matter though as Saints held on for what could prove to be a huge three points come the end of the season.

Full Time: St Mirren 3-2 Dundee United

St Mirren: O'Brien, Irvine, Davis (Baird 41), MacKenzie, Eckersley, Smith (Storie 81), Mallan, McGinn, Morgan, Loy (Magennis 68), Sutton
Subs Not Used: Langfield, Stelios, Fjelde, Todd

Dundee United: Bell, Dillon, Durnan, Edjenguele, Robson, Flood, Fraser (Mikklesen 31), Telfer, Murray (van der Velden 78), Nicholls (Coote 63), Andreu
Subs Not Used: Zwick, Donaldson, Dixon, Murdoch

Referee: Greg Aitken 
Assistant Referee: Mark McLean
Assistant Referee: David McKniff

Attendance: 2,766

Stephen Mallan makes his 100th start for St Mirren this evening as the Buddies host Dundee United in the Ladbrokes Championship.

The 20 year-old midfielder, who has scored 23 times for the Saints, makes the milestone appearance on the back of being called up to the Scotland U21 squad. 

Jack Ross makes one change to the side that drew 0-0 with Dunfermline on Saturday as Rory Loy comes in in place of Josh Todd.

Kick-off is at 7:45pm and we'll have all the action covered on our Twitter and Facebook pages. Supporters outwith the UK and Ireland can also watch the match live on St Mirren TV for just €6.99

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

St Mirren could move to within one point of Ayr United in the Ladbrokes Championship when Dundee United come to the Paisley 2021 Stadium this evening. 

Saints cut the gap at the bottom to just four points with a 0-0 draw against Dunfermline on Saturday. Both sides had chances to win it but a point was a fair reflection of the match and with Ayr United losing, the Buddies inched closer to moving off the foot of the table. Meanwhile, Ray McKinnon's Dundee United come into tonight's match on the back of a 1-0 loss at home to league leaders Hibernian on Friday night. The Tangerines saw Lewis Toshney sent off in the first half before falling to a Jason Cummings goal. 

Tonight's contest will be the third time that St Mirren have come up against United this season. Jack Ross' first match in charge of the Buddies came in this fixture back in October where goals from Scott Fraser and Tony Andreu secured three points for the visitors.

The sides met again on Christmas Eve in the city of discovery where Saints fell to a 2-1 defeat. John Sutton fired St Mirren ahead on 27 minutes only for United to level a minute later through Fraser. Simon Murray glanced home a header on the stroke of half time to win the match for the Arabs. 

You have to go back to 2013 for St Mirren's last league win over United - a 4-1 triumph at the Paisley 2021 Stadium. A double from Steven Thompson was added to goals from John McGinn and Jason Naismith rendering Nadir Ciftci's goal just before half time meaningless. 

Tonight's match gives each side a chance to feel each other out ahead of the upcoming IRN-BRU Cup final next week. However, the ultimate goal for St Mirren remains trying to close the gap at the bottom of the Ladbrokes Championship, while United will be looking to leapfrog Morton in third place, after the Greenock side had overtaken McKinnon's side on Saturday.

St Mirren's Lewis Morgan and Stephen Mallan have been called up to the Scotland U21 squad. 

The youth academy graduates have made a combined 172 appearances for the Saints and go into Scot Gemmill's squad for the upcoming friendly against Estonia.

The match takes place at the Paisley 2021 Stadium on Tuesday 28 March and will be Morgan's first taste of U21 international football, while Mallan previously made the squad in 2015. 

Entry to the match, which kicks off at 19:30, is £5 for adults and £2 for concessions. 

Our match day programme, published in partnership with Curtis Sport, will be available from the Club Shop ahead of Wednesday’s game.

This issue, for the Ladbrokes Championship match against Dundee United, is a 48 pager with a £3 cover price.

The latest edition includes the following:

Front Cover – Billy O'Brien.
The Gaffer - St Mirren manager Jack Ross gives his thoughts on recent matches and his pre-match message for the fans.
Matchday Gallery – A gallery of pictures from the post-match presentations in the corporate suite after the recent home game against Dunfermline Athletic.
Buddies News Update – News of the latest happenings in and around The Paisley 2021 Stadium.
Last Time Out – Match report of last midweek's Championship clash with Raith Rovers.
Football, Bloody Hell – Alan Gallacher looks at 'cup finals' between St Mirren and Dundee United.
The Opposition – Brian Corry runs the rules over Wednesday's visitors, Ray McKinnon's Dundee United side.
Hall of Fame – David Cochran highlights the St Mirren playing career of Kenny McDowall.
Player Interview – Stuart Gillespie talks to January signing Josh Todd.
Action Shot (Centre Pages) – Goalkeeper Billy O'Brien.
Last Time Here – A picture gallery of the last match at The Paisley 2021 Stadium between Saints and United on 15th October 2016.
Fans Corner – Ticket prices, travel clubs update, match info and dates for fans to keep in their diary.
Championship Round-Up – A run-down on weeks 26 and 27 of the Ladbrokes Championship season.
Last Time Out 2 – A look back at last Saturday's Championship match at home against Dunfermline Athletic.
The Academy – Picture gallery from the under-20 side's recent match against Celtic in the SPFL Development League.
Kit Sponsors 2016/17.
Marketing Matters – Commercial Manager, Campbell Kennedy brings us up to date with all the commercial activities within the Club.
St Mirren Fixtures & Results 2016/17 – A handy reference page of all the fixtures for this season.
Team Lines – The two squads and match officials for Wednesday’s match.

To buy this issue or to place your programme subscription for the 2016/17 season click HERE.

If you live outside the UK & Ireland, St Mirren TV is your way to watch Paisley’s top football side live in action each and every home match day.

This service, which is delivered by media students from the University of the West of Scotland, will cover all of St Mirren’s home games.

As usual the St Mirren TV team will be presenting all the action from The Paisley 2021 Stadium when Dundee United are the visitors on Wednesday evening.

If you want to tune in here is the info you will need:

St Mirren v Dundee United
Ladbrokes Championship
Venue: Paisley 2021 Stadium, Paisley
Date: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Kick-off: 7:45pm GMT

To access this match day service:

1 Day Pass – €6.99 EUR
Season Pass – €69.99 EUR

To view Terms & Conditions and get started with St Mirren TV please click HERE.

For technical support with St Mirren TV please e-mail tvsupport@stmirren.com

We are giving fans the opportunity to vote for the man of the match and also put two lucky fans in with the chance of winning a £10 voucher for the Club Shop.

Every home game we’ll throw open the voting on the 60 minute mark for 20 minutes where votes can be cast on Facebook and Twitter. All you have to do is use the hashtag #SMFCMOM followed by the name of the player you are voting for, eg ‘#SMFCMOM SUTTON’.

With 10 minutes of the game remaining all the votes will be counted then Stadium Announcer Phil Clark will confirm the winning player over the tannoy system.

From all the fans who nominate the winning player one will be picked at random from the Facebook account and another from the Twitter account and they will each be awarded a £10 voucher for the Club Shop. The winners will be notified through the account they posted from.

So get yourself ready on the hour mark of Wednesday’s game against Dundee United and get voting with #SMFCMOM.