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Arbroath defended stoutly to earn a shock victory

Arbroath administered Dundee United's first home Scottish Championship defeat of the season with a shock win.

Only East Fife - in the League Cup - had beaten the runaway league leaders at home this term, but Craig Wighton's goal earned the part-timers victory.

Wighton converted at the near post for his second goal in two games since signing on loan from Hearts.

United, though, are still 17 clear at the top after Inverness Caledonian Thistle could only draw.

Dick Campbell's obdurate Arbroath, meanwhile, are only being kept out of the play-off places by goal difference and have moved above Dundee.

Dundee United head coach Robbie Neilson: "The quality just wasn't there and we didn't deserve anything from the game. Credit to Arbroath."

Arbroath assistant manager Ian Campbell: "They'll probably win this league but I thought we were magnificent. The attitude of the players was fabulous and it's a great three points for us."