St Mirren's road to Hampden

Fourth round: Livingston 1-1 St Mirren (St Mirren win 4-3 on on pens, 17 Jan)

St Mirren began their Scottish Cup run in dramatic fashion as they edged out top-flight rivals Livingston on penalties.

Roland Idowu opened the scoring for the Buddies after just four minutes, but Scott Arfield's first goal for Livi levelled moments later.

Jeremy Bokila and Tete Yengi both missed in the shootout, allowing Malik Dijksteel to win the tie for the Paisley team.

Fifth round: Airdrieonians 1-2 St Mirren (aet, 6 Feb)

Manchester United loanee Jacob Devaney struck first for St Mirren - opening his account with a beautifully curled effort into the top corner.

It wasn't plain sailing for the Premiership side, though, as Championship strugglers Airdrieonians piled on the pressure. Their efforts were rewarded in the 66th minute as Euan Henderson finished off a team move for his 17th goal of the season.

The Buddies avoided their second penalty shootout of the competition after Shamal George's extra-time goal kick bounced into the penalty area for Idowu to rifle home the winner.

Quarter-finals: St Mirren 2-1 Partick Thistle (8 Mar)

Two first-half goals were enough to earn St Mirren a Hampden place for a second time this season.

The Buddies were awarded a penalty when Keanu Baccus' cross struck the arm of Robbie Crawford. Dan Nlundulu coolly dispatched, sending Josh Clarke the wrong way.

Nlundulu turned provider for the second as he laid the ball to Jake Young. The January signing powered past Clarke just before half-time.

Thistle pulled one back when Ben Stanway superbly volleyed home Patrick Reading's corner. However, it wasn't enough to prevent the Saints marching on.