Annan keep perfect record intact at Alloa

Ian Harty netted from close range in the first half and David Cox grabbed the second after the break with a shot from 20 yards out, however Scott Gibson’s dismissal shortly after for a despairing challenge on Craig Campbell made for a nervous ending. Annan manager Harry Cairney said: “It was a really good result achieved by scoring at good times.”

Alloa’s Paul Hartley said: “There was not much between the sides and we will get better over the coming weeks.”

Clyde sit second thanks to Stephen McDonald’s close range goal in their 1-0 win over visitors Montrose.

Elgin moved up into third place after Graeme Beveridge and Craig Gunn netted in the first half to send Queen’s Park back on the long journey home on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline.

Peterhead got their season off and running with a 2-0 success at East Stirlingshire, with the win marking their first success on their travels since April 2010.

Bryan Deasley brightened up the first half with a close range goal and Rory McAllister netted a penalty in the second after Jamie Redman had been fouled by Stuart Beveridge.

The Shire slipped to the foot of the table of that result as well as Stranraer’s 2-1 over visitors Berwick Rangers.

Chris Aitken shot the Blues ahead on the hour mark and an effort from Craig Malcolm was judged to have crossed the line for the second three minutes later.

Substitute Fraser McLaren pulled a goal back, however an equaliser could not been found.