Analysis The numbers behind the result
Own goal salvages point for wasteful St Mirren
The 1-1 draw fairly reflected a tight contest, with St Mirren's slightly higher xG (1.80) marginally justifying their late equaliser against Hibernian's 1.42. Despite having just 42% possession, the hosts created the better chances, landing 3 shots on target from 11 attempts (5 blocked) compared to Hibs' solitary on-target effort from 9 shots.
Hibernian's opener came from their only shot on target — Marko Ivezic's 78th-minute strike assisted by Owen Elding — but their inability to test Chapman (0 saves needed) proved costly. St Mirren's pressure told when Jason Kerr's 83rd-minute own goal leveled the score, with the hosts having fired 5 shots inside the box in the final 20 minutes. The key discrepancy was clinical finishing: Hibs converted their sole big chance (1.42 xG from 9 shots) while St Mirren underperformed their xG by 0.8 goals.