Stirling top of the table after finding way to win

Stirling Albion hit the front in League 2 after their 2-0 win over Edinburgh City at Forthbank which made it three wins out of three for Dave Mackay’s side.

Darren Smith netted his fourth goal in three league games when he ran clear on 31 minutes to slot home and, just before half-time, Ross Kavanagh scored for the third league game running when he converted a Liam Caddis through ball.

Marc Laird had the chance to pull a goal back early in the second half but he shot wide and City remain pointless at the opposite end of the table to Stirling. Stirling manager Mackay said: “We are progressing as last season we would not have worked out a way to win, so I am pleased.”

Montrose are up to second after a 1–0 win over Cowdenbeath at Links Park where Sean Dillon came up with the winner when he headed home after 19 minutes.

Stenhousemuir bounced back from their midweek Irn-bru Cup defeat by Cove Rangers in the best possible way with a 3–1 success over Peterhead at Ochilview.

Mark Mcguigan chipped in to give the hosts the lead on seven minutes but Mason Robertson headed in an equaliser on 30 minutes. Nathan Blockley and Jamie Longworth scored in the second half to earn the win.

Elgin City came back from two down to defeat visitors Clyde 3-2, with David Goodwillie’s close-range finish and Jordan Stewart’s 25-yarder looking to have the Bully Wee in control.

Jamie Reid pulled a goal back before half-time and Chris Mcleish restored parity before Brian Cameron netted an injury-time penalty past substitute goalkeeper Ilies Belkacem after Blair Currie was dismissed.

Berwick Rangers opened the scoring through Michael Mckenna at Shielfield against Annan on five minutes but the visitors hit-back to win 5-1. Steven Swinglehurst, Ryan Sinnamon and player-manager Peter Murphy scored in the first half with Aidan Smith netting a penalty and new recruit Blair Henderson also finding the net in the last 15 minutes.