Division Three: Alloa charge ahead in title race with five-star performance

A roundup of yesterday’s third division matches

Alloa Athletic 5 - 1 East Stirlingshire

Alloa Athletic soared 11 points clear at the summit after this win.

Alex Lurinsky gave the visitors a first-minute lead, before Robbie Winters leveled and Stevie May put the league leaders ahead. Ryan Harding, Ross McCord and Craig Campbell completed the rout.

Annan Athletic 1 - 3 Stranraer

Stranraer moved into second place despite the hosts taking a fourth-minute lead through Steve Swinglehurst.

Chris Aitken soon equalised from the penalty spot, then set up Frank McKeown to head Stranraer in front. Craig Malcolm’ sealed the win

Elgin City 1 - 2 Peterhead

Elgin City’s promotion bid faltered at Borough Briggs.

Mark Nicolson headed the home side in front in two minutes, but the experienced Martin Bavidge equalised, before James Redman notched the winner eight minutes into the second half.

Montrose 1 - 1 Berwick Rangers

Montrose opened the scoring four minutes after half-time through Martin Boyle.

The visitors rallied though, and earned a point when former Hibernian striker Damon Gray converted another former Hibee Lee Currie’s cross in the 80th minute.