Ross County retained their place in the Scottish Premiership for another season after beating Hamilton Academical 2-1 this afternoon.

The visitors started the brighter, with Jesus Garcia Tena and Ali Crawford bringing saves out of Antonio Reguero in quick succession.

Accies then took the lead midway through the first half as Brazilian defender Lucas Tagliapietra scored his first goal for the club by heading home Crawford's cross.

The side from Dingwall got back on level terms before the hour mark when Michael Gardyne's shot from the edge of the box found a way past Michael McGovern.

Both side continued to push for a winner, with Tagliapietra almost netting a second on 76 minutes before Raffaele de Vita saw his shot from a tight angle saved moments later.

Ross were forced to see out the final eight minutes with 10 men after Filip Kiss was sent off for fighting.

However, the Highlanders' place in the top flight was confirmed when Liam Boyce snatched County victory.