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Mikael Mandron's first-half stunner sent St Mirren into the break ahead Dundee extended their unbeaten start to the season to nine games by fighting back twice in an enthralling Scottish Premiership draw with St Mirren at Dens Park. With no Luke Mc Cowan in the home team following his late deadline-day move to Celtic, Tony Docherty's side still looked vibrant throughout but were ropey in defence during a gripping first half. Toyosi Olusanya capitalised on Antonio Portales' hesitancy to give the visitors the lead, driving into the Dundee box and finishing from a tight angle. But a similar error from Richard Taylor at the opposite end then allowed Curtis Main to loft in a delightful effort. A chaotic 10-minute spell in the opening period ended with Mikael Mandron guiding in a stunning strike to restore the away side's advantage. However, Docherty's men demonstrated the slick play they have been lauded for in the infancy of this campaign, when Lyall Cameron's superb reverse ball teed up Ziyad Larkeche to dispatch a composed finish. That equaliser ultimately earned Dundee a draw, but it could have been more for the hosts as goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe bailed out a tiring St Mirren, denying Simon Murray with an excellent point-blank stop. More to follow. Dundee news, views & analysis Keep up to date with St Mirren Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go? Last Updated 31st August 2024 at 17: 02 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Tony Docherty Formation: 4 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 Manager: Stephen Robinson Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Premiership All competitions All competitions All competitions Dundee have lost five of their last six league games against St. Mirren, with the exception seeing them run out 4-0 winners in November 2023. St. Mirren have lost just one of their last seven top-flight away games against Dundee (W4 D2), winning 3-1 in their most recent meeting in May last season. Dundee and St. Mirren are the top two sides for highest scoring matches in the Scottish Premiership so far this season. The Dark Blues games’ have seen 12 goals (7 for, 5 against) while the Buddies’ have had 10 (4 for, 6 against) in the opening three matchdays. Dundee remain unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership this season (P3 W1 D2 L0). In the 21st century, only in 2014-15 have they enjoyed a longer unbeaten start to a top-flight campaign (first 6 games). St. Mirren have lost seven of their last 10 Scottish Premiership games (W2 D1), including both of their last two in a row – this is the most defeats of any side in the competition since the beginning of April. Match ends, Dundee 2, St. Mirren 2. Second Half ends, Dundee 2, St. Mirren 2. Corner, Dundee. Conceded by Marcus Fraser. Foul by Alex Iacovitti (St. Mirren). Curtis Main (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Roland Idowu (St. Mirren) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Foul by Jonah Ayunga (St. Mirren). Antonio Portales (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Alex Gogic (St. Mirren) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a corner. Attempt blocked. Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mikael Mandron. Corner, St. Mirren. Conceded by Jordan Mc Ghee. Attempt missed. Jaden Brown (St. Mirren) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Mark O'Hara. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time. Substitution, Dundee. Seb Palmer-Houlden replaces Scott Tiffoney. Delay in match because of an injury Elvis Bwomono (St. Mirren). Mark O'Hara (St. Mirren) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Josh Mulligan (Dundee) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Mark O'Hara (St. Mirren). Jaden Brown (St. Mirren) is shown the yellow card. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.