 Since that 1–0 defeat at Boghead six months previously, United had scored 17 goals against Dumbarton in 3 games.Just as United looked to be running away with the league, they lost another important three points with a 1–0 defeat to St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.a 2–0 victory away to Hamilton put United back in the driving seat, and with two games left, United had to play their two nearest challengers.