Ross County 0-1 Aberdeen: Analysis

Much like Aberdeen, County also lost their talismanic striker in the summer when Simon Murray moved to Dundee. The numbers tell you his goals have not been replaced.

He scored 23 on his own last season and County have managed just one league goal this term.

Ronan Hale was impressive during the League Cup group stages, but his last-minute equaliser against Dundee United three weeks ago is his and County’s only strike in the Premiership.

He was incredibly unlucky to be denied twice here, first by a marginal offside and the second to an exceptional penalty save.

However, Don Cowie needs his frontmen to catch fire if they are to avoid the drop again.