Sam Parkin headed the Perth side in front before Michael Higdon equalised for the Buddies with a free-kick.

BBC: St Johnstone win merited, says Derek McInnes

Sam Parkin headed the hosts two up but Sean Lynch's deflected effort gave the visitors hope before the break.

BBC: Andy Jackson

Sam Parkin headed into the side netting as the visitors finished strongly but neither side could find a winner.

BBC: Sport - Football - Hibernian 0-0 St Johnstone

The Saints took an 18th minute lead when Sam Parkin headed in Liam Craig's cross from wide on the left.

BBC: Sport - Football - Hamilton 1-2 St Johnstone

Saints introduced Sam Parkin for Samuel and he was soon involved, forcing a fine save from Kello after MacDonald's pass.

BBC: Sport - Football - St Johnstone 0-2 Hearts

St Johnstone took a first-half lead through Sam Parkin's header, then Simon Mensing equalised for Hamilton from the spot with 22 minutes remaining.

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"Dave Mackay had a fantastic driving run and stood up a great ball for Sam Parkin and that got us on our way, " added McInnes.

BBC: St Johnstone win merited, says Derek McInnes

Jennison Myrie-Williams earned a start for St Johnstone in place of the injured Murray Davidson, while Marcus Haber, Peter MacDonald and Steven Milne came in for Collin Samuel, Sam Parkin and Andy Jackson.

BBC: Emilio Izaguirre

McInnes freshened up his side after the midweek Co-operative Insurance Cup defeat, Jennison Myrie-Williams coming in for the injured Murray Davidson, while Marcus Haber, Peter MacDonald and Steven Milne came in for Collin Samuel, Sam Parkin and Andy Jackson.

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