League Two round-up: Beaten Forfar still eight points clear
Second-placed Arbroath could only cut Forfar’s lead by a point though as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Stirling Albion. A fortuitous effort from Darren Smith gave Stirling a 57th-minute breakthrough but Steven Doris soon levelled.
Elgin City remain in contention for automatic promotion after a 4-1 demolition of Clyde at Borough Briggs. Mark Nicolson’s 22th minute opener was added to by Shane Sutherland’s penalty and a Ross Perry own goal. Sean Higgins headed one back for Clyde in the 76th minute but Craig Gunn swiftly restored Elgin’s three-goal margin.
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Hide AdEdinburgh City are now four points ahead of bottom spot despite being held to a 1-1 draw by fifth-placed Montrose. Josh Walker’s ferocious finish handed City a 30th- minute lead which looked like being sufficient until Cammy Ballantyne converted Liam Callaghan’s cross.
Cowdenbeath remain stranded at the foot of the table following a 1-0 home loss to fourth-placed Annan Athletic, Darren Ramsey’s 52nd minute strike proving the winner.