Perhaps the reason for that is Stewart Kean started instead of Craig Dargo, who was injured again. David Barron also missed out, meaning Hugh Murray started in his place. On the plus side, Chris Smith returned in goal.
According to the BBC report, Saints should have been at least two goals clear before Danny Invincible put Killie in front midway through the first half. Saints continued to create chances but just couldn't find the back of the net. Kilmarnock are rubbish but we've failed to score against them all season.
Gretna were out of action but if they beat Dundee United on Tuesday night they'll be eight points behind us. Maybe not panic stations, but they do have three games left against us...