Nicky Devlin scored a late winner for Aberdeen against his former club Livingston to propel the Dons within touching distance of the Premiership’s top six.

The visitors had been second-best for long spells but the wing-back grabbed the only goal of a hard-fought contest with a well-taken 80th-minute header.

The victory – a fifth from seven league outings – lifts Jimmy Thelin’s side within three points of sixth-placed Falkirk with a game in hand.

Livingston were left to rue not making their first-half pressure count after keeping Aberdeen camped deep in their own half.

The Lions remain rooted to the foot of the table, two points adrift of St Mirren.

The hosts were keen to take advantage of any lethargy felt by Aberdeen following their midweek Conference League draw at home to

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