Todorov earns a point for table-topping Pars

Nikolay Todorov’s header salvaged a point for leaders Dunfermline in a 1-1 draw with Queen of the South.

Bulgarian Todorov, inset, headed home Aaron Comrie’s cross to cancel out Ruari Paton’s opener for Queens.

“We are disappointed,” said Parsmanagerjamesmcpake, “but I’m not going to stand here and say we should’ve won that game. They came, they had a right go. Credit to them, but also credit to our group of players for showing real heart and character. We’ve dug a point out."

Their lead at the top was cut to five points by Edinburgh, whowon2-0atclyde.john Robertsonheadededinburgh into a half-time lead and Danny Handling extended their advantage midway through the second period to help lift his side two points clear of third-placed Falkirk, who were held 1-1 at home by Airdrieonians.

Falkirkledthroughkaikennedy’sfirst-halfeffort,butcallumsmithhitalateequaliser.

Montrose and Alloa drew 0-0 at Links Park Stadium, while Kelty Hearts enjoyed a 3-0 home win over bottom-club Peterhead. Thomas

O’ware, Nicky Low, with a penalty, and Alfie Agyeman scored for Kelty, while Peterhead defender Andrew Mcdonald was sent off late.

In League 2, leaders Dumbarton were held to a second successive draw. Both have come against the bottom teams, with Bonnyrigg Rose following Forfar in taking a point from a 1-1 stalemate. Neil Martyniuk gave Rose the lead from the penalty spot justbeforehalf-time,butjosh Grigor’sowngoalonthehour mark drew Dumbarton level.

The Sons extended their advantage to four points, though, after second-placed Stirling lost 3-1 at Stranraer. Robert Thomson gave Albion the leadafter15minutes, but Stranraer were ahead by half-time thanks to Dylan Forrest and Sean Mcintosh. Grant Gallagher completed the scoring in the 61st minute.

Elgin beat Stenhousemuir 2-1. Russell Dingwall’s opener was cancelled out by William Sewell, but Kane Hester scored the winner.

Tony Wallace scored twice as Annan won 3-1 at East Fife. Wallace gave the visitors an early lead, cancelled out by Samuel Denham, and added a third after Tommy Goss restored Annan’s advantage.

Ben Armour’s goal was enough to give bottom-side Forfar a 1-0 win over Albion.