Joe Thomson had to settle for the view from the bench as Livingston drew 2-2 away to Brencin City.
The midfielder joined the Championship outfit on Friday and will remain with David Hopkins side until January.
Thomson was on loan at Dumbarton and Queen of the South last season and was probably hoping to follow Jamie Lindsay with a move to a Premiership club.
NEW SIGNING: Midfielder Joe Thomson joins on loan from @celticfc https://t.co/ZdlhfpFtpy
— Livingston FC (@LiviFCOfficial) August 11, 2017
At Dingwall Lindsay found himself on the losing side as Aberdeen came from behind to win 2-1 and maintain their 100% record at the top of the table.
Ryan Christie was a late sub for the visitors, replacing Gary Mackay Steven in the 77th minute with Aberdeen leading 2-1 after losing an early goal.
Scott Allan had an afternoon to forget at New Douglas Park, missing a second half penalty as Dundee lost 3-0 at Hamilton.
Back in the Championship Sam Wardrop enjoyed a full 90 minutes as Dumbarton drew 1-1 away to Falkirk, on Tuesday Dumbarton will host Graeme Murty’s travelling circus making a rare appearance in Scotland in the first round of the Irn Bru Cup.