St Mirren thrashed Raith Rovers 5-0 at the Paisley 2021 Stadium to move out of the Ladbrokes Championship relegation zone.
Stevie Mallan scored twice and Rory Loy and Lewis Morgan were also on target for Jack Ross' team, in addition to a Declan McManus own goal, as Rovers dropped to ninth place.
Ayr United look set for the drop after losing 4-0 to champions Hibernian at Somerset Park. Jason Cummings bagged a double for the visitors, with Martin Boyle and James Keatings also scoring for Hibs.
Dumbarton are almost safe after drawing 2-2 with Dundee United at Tannadice. Robert Thomson and Lewis Vaughan struck for the Sons after Tony Andreu's opener but Thomas Mikkelsen earned United a point.
Falkirk stay second despite being held to a 2-2 home draw by Queen of the South. Stephen Dobbie netted twice for Queens, with Nathan Austin and Aaron Muirhead (penalty) scoring for the Bairns.
Dunfermline Athletic defeated Morton 3-1 at East End Park with goals from Nicky Clark, Michael Moffat and Rhys McCabe. Lawrence Shankland replied for the visitors.
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