Livingston came from behind to seal a 3-2 victory away to Hibs and climb nine points clear of the relegation play-off spot.A dramatic opening eight minutes saw Christian Doidge hit the post for the hosts - before Demetri Mitchell smashed the ball home from close range in the next passage of play.

Livi went up the other end and were initially awarded a penalty when Odin Bailey went down in the box. After consultation between the officials, that call was overturned.Livi would draw level on 18 minutes when Ayo Obileye headed home after Matt Macey missed the cross.

But Hibs were back in front before the break in freak fashion when Chris Cadden's deflected cross looped over Max Stryjek and into the net.A quick-fire double in the early stages of the second half proved decisive as Jack Fitzwater nodded home on 53 minutes before Alan Forrest - who turned down a move to St Johnstone during the week - curled the winner beyond Macey six minutes later.Livingston boss David Martindale handed a first start to striker Joel Nouble, who had made two substitute appearances for the Lions since his return from a loan spell at Arbroath.A frantic opening eight minutes saw Christian Doidge hit the woodwork with a header after getting on the end of Ewan Henderson's cross - only for Mitchell to fire home at the back post after Livi had only half-cleared the resulting corner.The Lions promptly went straight up the park and thought they had been handed a perfect opportunity for an instant reply as referee Grant Irvine pointed to the spot when Odin Bailey appeared to have been clipped by Matt Macey.Following consultation with his assistant, however, he reversed that decision and awarded the hosts a free-kick.They didn't have to wait too long to tie

Livingston net quick-fire second half double as they defeat Hibs

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