There was another injury blow for Kilmarnock when Dayton had to be replaced with James Fowler following a challenge by Jure Travner.

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The visitors should have taken the lead when Wardlaw connected with an excellent Jure Travner cross but could only head into the side netting.

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When Jure Travner eventually sent in a dangerous cross, Sol Bamba was able to clear athletically from in front of his own goal under little pressure.

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