Kennoway capitalise on Spiders slip-ups

IN the Premier League, kamikaze defending cost Downfield dearly as they lost 3-0 at home to Kennoway, who are now guaranteed a play-off spot at worst.

Kyle Wilson grabbed a hat-trick for the Fifers.

The Spiders are back i n action tonight when they face Bonnyrigg Rose in the East of Scotland Cup (KO 6.15pm).

Paul Marr’s side are struggling, however, with a number of injuries and other players unavailable.

Tayport came out on top in their local derby against St Andrews and, for the second successive match, Gary Sutherland proved to be the match-winner.

’Port bossed the first half of the contest and deservedly took the lead on the half-hour mark when Sutherland planted a header into the net of his former club.

The home side came more into the game after the break but The Canniepairt outfit had chances to increase their lead and in the end were worthy winners.

Forfar West End left it late away to Whitburn.

An evenly-contested clash was decided by Graeme Hart scoring the only goal of the game in the last minute to earn Darryl McKenzie’s men three invaluable points.

RESULT of the Week — ARBROATH VICS haven’t had much to smile about recently but upset the odds on Saturday with a terrific 3-2 win at Scone Thistle.