Conor Sammon struck a late penalty as Partick Thistle grabbed a Premiership lifeline.

The Jags hitman kept his cool to ram home from the spot against St Johnstone with just three minutes to go to claw back a point in the battle to beat the drop.

Alan Archibald’s men were looking to pull clear of bottom side Ross County but suffered a blow six minutes before the break as Joe Shaughnessy popped up at the back post to nod in Liam Craig’s superb cross.

Kris Doolan saw a header crash off the bar in the second half but it looked like Thistle’s push was running out of steam as the clock ran down.

Joe Shaughnessy scores the opener

But sub Ryan Edwards was caught in the box by Craig and Sammon stepped up to salvage a crucial point for Thistle .

3 talking points

Jag in the arm

Thistle are still in their fighting but they are desperately in need of adding a cutting edge if they are the pick up the points to avoid the direct drop or being hauled in to the playoffs.

Every game is an adventure but their boss will be thrilled with the bottle his side demonstrated.

Sammon shines

Conor Sammon is one cool customer

Sammon has nerves of steel. The pressure was on when he grabbed the ball for his penalty but the on-loan Hearts man had a cool head to stick it away.

The big striker isn't always perfect but he had been a big reason why the Jags have a chance of avoiding the drop.

Not quite right for Wright

St Johnstone are now certain of being safe from relegation with Tommy Wright’s men 10 points clear of second bottom Partick with three games to go.

It’s not been a vintage season for Saints but the first target is always to remain in the division so it’s mission accomplished.

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