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Leon Balogun will miss out on Saturday's clash with Motherwell due to head injury protocols.The Nigerian international was involved in a bruising clash with St Mirren powerhouse Jon Obika in the second half of the 3-2 Betfred Cup Defeat.Balogun was clattered hard and had to be treated for several minutes on the pitch before the dazed-looking former Wigan man was substituted.And now he will miss the game against Stephen Robinson's side, limiting Steven Gerrard 's defensive options.He said:

St Johnstone were denied another three points by a last-gasp Motherwell leveller.

Betfred Cup Group G campaign with a 4-1 vIctory over Partick Thistle. Richard Tait, Jon Obika, a Reece Breen own goal and Dylan Connolly all got in on the act in Paisley.But it wasn’t all plain sailing with Glasgow side making plenty of chances and drawing level through Blair Spittal midway through the second half.

St Mirren striker Jon Obika led the line well against Hamilton, picking up the vital winner in the opening 20 minutes. At the other end, summer recruit Jak Alnwick again impressed between the sticks, making a number of crucial saves to keep the Saints ahead.

St Mirren survived a second half onslaught to pilfer all three points from their trip to Lanarkshire. The Buddies were totally dominant in the opening 45 minutes, opening the scoring through Jon Obika who calmly slotted home his first goal of the campaign from close range.

The third St Mirren star on the Paisley Daily Express player of the year shortlist is Ryan Flynn.

Saints striker Jon Obika insists he’s hitting peak form just in time to be a Hearts-breaker tonight.

St Mirren beat Motherwell 3-2 on penalties after an enthralling eight goal thriller to progress to the Scottish Cup quarter-final.

Jim Goodwin believes Livingston’s rapid second-half strike killed St Mirren’s chances of a comeback.

Livingston boss Gary Holt says last night's victory over St Mirren is a game they would have let slip away last season.

Paul McGinn may have played his last game for St Mirren as ex-Buddies boss Jack Ross circles on his former defender.

Saints manager Jim Goodwin admits his side had to shake off the winter break dust after struggling to break down Broxburn Athletic.

Jon Obika insists his deadly Scottish Cup double is the perfect preparation for his first trip to Ibrox.

Broxburn Athletic's maiden Scottish Cup run is over - but boss Brian McNaughton heaped praise on his side following a battling display in defeat at Paisley.