Hamilton claimed a 2-0 victory over 10-man St Mirren to edge further away from the danger zone in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Goals from Marco Paixao and Martin Canning at St Mirren Park allowed them to put four points between themselves and bottom side Falkirk.

Saints had been scoring goals for fun recently but could not find the back of the net on a day when their misery was compounded by the dismissal of Lee Mair in the second half.