City keep rivals at bay

Edinburgh City remain four points clear at the top after playing out a goalless draw at the wind-lashed Balmoor, home of second-placed Peterhead.

Jack Leitch sent an early opening for the hosts’ wide and the Citizens’ Jack Breen did likewise midway through the first half. Peterhead’s Rory Mcallister went close after the break with a chipped effort before both defences closed ranks. City manager James Mcdonaugh said: “It is a good pointaswestoppedpeterhead making up any ground.”

Clyde looked set to make up ground on the top two but

Annan struck late to secure a 1-1 draw. Kristoffer Syvertsen drilled the Bully Wee ahead on 25 minutes, with the Galabank side equalising three minutes from time when Kyle Bradley netted from 20 yards.

Stirling Albion enjoyed a 2-1 win at Berwick Rangers where Dylan Mackin’s penalty separated the sides at the break. Darren Smith headed in the second 13 minutes from time before Lewis Barr grabbed a late consolation.

Elgin’s Darryl Mchardy scored with a header, a freekick and a penalty as the Borough Briggs men won 3-0 at Albion Rovers. Scott Mclean’s penalty earned

Queen’s Park a 1-1 draw with a visiting Cowdenbeath side who led through Matty Henvey’s goal after 79 minutes .