In the end it was a close affair but a lack of cutting edge from Thistle saw Aberdeen take all three pointds. It was an impressive defensive display from the visitors though and should give them confidence going into Saturday's massive match against Ros County.

Aberdeen threaten a break on the counter but the move breaks down. They do win a corner though but it's dealt with well by Thistle.

Plenty of pressure from Thistle as the game approaches its conclusion but Aberdeen are defending well.

We'll have four minutes of additional time here. Still time for a Jags comeback?

After a break for subs, Aberdeen now have a free kick five yards from the corner of the area which goes narrowly over Cerny's bar.

Devine picks up a yellow card for a late challenge on Stewart. The caution means he will miss the match against Celtic in January.

When the free kick is taken it's a decent delivery but Daniel Devine's overhead kick doesn't trouble the keeper.

Free kick to Thistle from 40 yards out wide on the right. Spittal is standing over it ready to get it into the box but Considine is down receiving treatment so the free kick will be delayed.

Thistle need something soon if they are going to get back into this game but no real sign of where it is going to come from at the moment.

The visitors are pushing bodies forward but are still struggling to make it stick in the final third.

Greg Stewart draws an outstanding save from Tomas Cerny after a curling shot from outside the box is paried away and then hooked clear by Turnbull.

Miles Storey creates some room for himself at the edge of the box but his shot is charged down.

Some good link up between Storey and McGinn earn the Jags a corner. It's a decent delivery from Spittal but Devine's header is over the bar. Firdst decent chance of the half for Thistle and proably their best of the game.

Better play from Thistle as Miles Storey presses into the Aberdeen half and plays a through ball which almost fnds Spittal in the box. As it happens though the pass is snuffed out by Lewis in the Dons goal.

Aberdeen starting to look dangerous now as a powerfull Mackay-Steven run and cross almost creates another opportunity for the Dons. Barton is switched on to it though and gets the ball away cooly.

It's been coming in this second half but Rooney puts the home side a goal ahead. A low ball from the right catches the, so far excellent, Jags defence out and the ball is bundled in from close range.

A Dons throw in puts Thistle under pressure in their own box but the ball is cleared.

Aberdeen cross comes in from the right and Cerny pulls off a great save before Edwards smashes it clear. The resulting corner for Aberdeen eventually falls to Cerny.

Miles Storey comes on for Steven Lawless in the first sub of the game.

The snow is really falling at Pittodrie now.

Thistle have just lost a bit of shape here but Ryan Christie drills a shot / cross way over the Jags bar giving the visitors a chance to regroup.

Nervy moments in the Thistle box as Devine misscues his clearance and the ball goes miles into the air but comes back down on top of Cerny. The Jags custodian jumos to claim it bus is clearly fouled and the refs whistle goes.

Tomas receives some quick treatment but is back up and ready to take the free kick. He's just taking his time to get settled after the foul....

Thistle almost get caught on a quick break as Christie knocks it over an outrushing Cerny, The ball looks destined for the net and some inside Pittodrie were already celebrating. The cheering was premature though as that man Ryan Edwards clears the ball off the line. Spectacular defending from the Australian.

Another cross from the left by Aberdeen but Devine heads clear under no real pressure.

The Dons then get it down and look to play it into the box but it rolls harmlessly through to Cerny.

No changes as the second 45 gets underway.

A massive thanks to the 196 hardy Jags fans who have braved the temperatures to get behind the team tonight.

It has been a pretty even first half with very few clear cut chances for either side. Aberdeen have definitely had more of the ball, particularly in the danger areas but the Jags defence has stood up well and have given themselves a solid foundation on which to build in the second half.

With Miles Storey on the bench Archibald has pace to bring on later in the game so plenty still to be optimistic abotu for those of a  red and yellow persuasion.

We'll be back with the second half shortly.

Ryan Christie gets a shot away from the edge of the area but Turnbull is raging as he felt, probably justifiably so, that he had been fouled in the build up. Anyway, the shot went well wide so nothing to worry about!

There will be one minute of added time.

Thistle coming more into it as the half approaches its finish with some good play in midfield. Still no real chances to report though.

Not  a lot to report in the last five minutes. Aberdeen have had more of the ball but Thistle have defended resolutely - the story of the half so far really.

Turnbull goes on a run and is fouled 35 yards from goal. Spittal will take the free kick.

It's drifted in tot he back post and headed down at goal but is easy fro Lewis to deal with.

Another cross from the left for Aberdeen sees Devine head it clear at the expense of a corner.

It bounces around the area but is evenutally comfortably cleared.

Aberdeen threaten to break but the Jags defence stands strong. The ball falls to Christie who hits a speculative shot from distance which Cerny holds comfortably.

Great hold up play by Sammon but he can't work the angle for a shot. The ball falls to McCarthy who screws is shot wide.

For all Aberdeen have had a lot of pressure the chances have been limited to crosses so far. Probably only one clear cut opportunity for the home side but Thistle need to get the ball further up the pitch if they are to hurt the Dons.

Another cross from the left for Aberdeen sees Devine head it clear at the expense of a corner.

The corner itself comes in and actually ends up in the back of the net but, thanks to a high foot, the goal will not count.

Thistle carelessly lose the ball in their own half allowing Shinnie to get a cross in but Keown is again there to snuff it out.

First corner of the game goes to Thistle. The corner comes to nothing but Turnbull and McKenna are on the deck so play is stopped.

ASome decent play from Thistle as they move the ball quickly to McGinn on the right wing who in turn puts in a decent cross from deep. Barton gets his head to it but can't direct it on target.

Chance for Aberdeen as Stewart gets a good shot away from the edge of the area. Cerny gets down quickly and makes a smart save.

First chance of the game for Thistle. Sammon gets the ball and uses his strength to create a shooting chance at the edge of the box. It's well placed towards the bottom corner but doesnt have enough power to trouble Lewis in the Aberdeen goal.

A strong powerful run down the left by Turnbull allows him to play a great ball to Spittall who in turn creeates space for himslf on the right but the ball goes out via the Aberdeen defender for a Jags throw.

Biggest chance of the game for the DOns as McLean plays a superb ball through to Logan on the right wing. He works his way into the Jags box before cutting it back. Rooney was running on and looked certain to score but for a Superb Keown tackle. The ball is evenutally cleared by Barton.

Chance for Aberdeen as Greg Stewart evades Blair Spittal to create space for himself in the box. Stewart got the shot away but a bravr block from Keown allows the Jags to deal with it.

A whipped cross into the Jags box and Rooney is close to connecting in front of goal. He can't connect though and it ends up in Cerny's hands via the head of Devine.

McGinn lofts a ball into the box which Samon wins but there's too much on it for any of his teammates to reach. Aberdeen hit quickly on the break but a cross from the left is straight into the arms of Cerny.

Lawless picks up the ball 20 yards onto the Dons half but his looped ball towards Sammon has too much on it and ends up with the Dons' keeper.

Mackay-Steven whips in an early cross from the left flank but it goes over everyone and McLean eventually puts it back in only to see it go out for a goal kick to the Jags. The visitors seeing out early Dons pressure.

Good evening and welcome to tonight's text commentary of the game between Partick Thistle and Aberdeen.

A trio of changes for the Jags as Kris Doolan, Chris Erskine and Martin Woods all drop out through injury. Jordan Turnbull returns after suspension while Conor Sammon and Andrew McCarthy complete the changes.

It'll be 4-2-3-1 for the Jags with Cerny in goal. McGinn at right back, Turnbull at left back and Keown with Devine in the middle. Barton, Edwards and McCarthy are the midfield three. Spittal on the right wing, Lawless on the left with Conor Sammon up top.

Two years ago, at this time of year, the Jags drew 0-0 here, can Alan Archibald's side go one step better tonight?

It's very cold tonight as the snow falls in the Granite City so please excuse any typos made during the course of tonight's commentary