Livingston 2-2 Draw vs Aberdeen on Jan 5 2026

Livingston secured a 2-2 draw against Aberdeen on January 5, 2026, with a late goal. This is a change from their previous 6-2 loss to Aberdeen.
By Newsroom | Football, Scotland |

Livingston managed to wrestle a 2-2 draw from Aberdeen on Friday, January 5, 2026, with a late equalizer securing a point for the league's bottom-placed side. The crucial goal came from Robbie Muirhead in the 78th minute, a long-range strike that nullified Aberdeen's go-ahead goal.

The match saw Livingston take the lead through J. Nouble in the 47th minute, only for an own goal by Aberdeen's Daniel Finlayson in the 71st minute to put the visitors back in front. Muirhead's subsequent equalizer means Livingston continues to fight for Premiership survival, while Aberdeen's wait for confirmed safety persists.

The fixture, played at The Home of the Set Fare Arena, was described as predictably scrappy. Set-pieces were identified as a significant avenue for scoring opportunities. Earlier in the game, Livingston's Michael Frame had found the net in the 24th minute.

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Historical Context and Recent Meetings

This draw adds another chapter to the ongoing narrative between Livingston and Aberdeen. In a starkly contrasting result from January 24, 2026, Aberdeen decisively defeated Livingston 6-2. That match saw Kevin Nisbet and Topi Keskinen each score twice, inspiring Aberdeen to snap a four-match losing streak.

Prior to that, on November 30, 2025, Aberdeen secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Livingston, with Nicky Devlin's late header proving decisive. This win extended Aberdeen's unbeaten run to six games. Livingston, conversely, has been mired in a winless spell, failing to secure a victory since August 9 of the previous year, a streak that extended to 12 games by the time of the most recent 2-2 draw.

The previous encounter on the same date, November 30, 2025, also saw a 1-0 win for Aberdeen, this time marked by Devlin's late header. Livingston has shown moments of promise, including a play-off win last season, but consistent results have eluded them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the result of the Livingston vs Aberdeen match on Friday, January 5, 2026?
Livingston and Aberdeen drew 2-2 on January 5, 2026. Robbie Muirhead scored a late goal for Livingston to secure the draw.
Q: Who scored for Livingston in the match against Aberdeen on January 5, 2026?
J. Nouble scored for Livingston in the 47th minute, and Michael Frame scored in the 24th minute. Robbie Muirhead scored the equalizer in the 78th minute.
Q: How did the 2-2 draw affect Livingston's position in the league?
The draw means Livingston, the bottom-placed team, continues to fight for survival in the Premiership.
Q: What was the previous result between Livingston and Aberdeen before January 5, 2026?
Aberdeen had recently beaten Livingston 6-2 on January 24, 2026, and 1-0 on November 30, 2025.
Q: How long has Livingston been without a win before the January 5, 2026 draw?
Before the 2-2 draw, Livingston had not won a game since August 9 of the previous year, a streak that reached 12 games.