Championship round-up: Hibernian go three clear at the top

Hibernian recorded their first victory in six matches after defeating Dunfermline 3-1 at East End Park.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Oct 2016, 17:01 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 16:18 BST

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Grant Holt put Hibernian ahead from the spot in their victory at East End Parl. Picture: SNS/Garry WilliamsonGrant Holt put Hibernian ahead from the spot in their victory at East End Parl. Picture: SNS/Garry Williamson
Grant Holt put Hibernian ahead from the spot in their victory at East End Parl. Picture: SNS/Garry Williamson

They had to come from behind after Kallum Higginbotham had given the home side the lead from the penalty spot.

A Nat Wedderburn own goal and a penalty of their own – duly dispatched by Grant Holt – before substitute Brian Graham added a late third, turned the match on its head and sent the three points to Easter Road.

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It was enough to extend their lead at the top of the Ladbrokes Championship to three points, with Queen of the South losing 1-0 at Ayr United.

Elsewhere, Dundee United defeated Dumbarton by two goals to one, while Raith continued their incredible season under Gary Locke with a 4-2 victory at the Falkirk Stadium.

It means that four points separate the top five with Raith and Falkirk in joint-fourth on 17 points.

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