The first half was fairly even, with Richard Brittain providing his usual poor quality of free kicks. Both sides had half chances, but nothing really major.
The second half was a different story, with Dunfermline taking the game by the scruff of the neck and going for it. Tam McManus had a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside before Brittain went close with a shot.
However, Dunfermline made the breakthrough when a Scott Muirhead shot was deflected off Kirk Broadfoot and fell straight into McManus' path, who had a simple finish from the edge of the six yard box.
Dunfermline had other chances, with Chris Smith playing well, before the inevitable Saints cavalry charge which looked good but yielded nothing - not a single shot on target to force Dunfermline goalkeeper Dorus de Vries into action.
Dunfermline deserved their point and now have every chance of securing their SPL safety. They are on a great run of form and play Motherwell next. As for Saints, it's off to Tannadice. Bottom place here we come!