League Two round-up: Gap closes on Loons

Forfar Athletic's grip of top spot continues to loosen after a 1-1 draw at Elgin City left the Loons just a point clear. It might have been worse as the leaders fell behind to a Darryl McHardy header in the 49th minute.

Jim Lister headed the visitors level

As it stood at that point, Forfar would be dropping to second on goal difference. Then Jim Lister headed the visitors level from a David Cox cross in the 71st minute.

Second-placed Arbroath kept up the pressure on their Angus rivals with a deserved 2-0 win against Berwick Rangers at Shielfield.

The away side opened the scoring in the 38th minute through a Steven Doris penalty after Bobby Linn had been upended by Kevin McKinlay. Martin Scott drove home a second for the visitors in the final minute.

Stirling Albion stay fifth but have realistic hopes of a play-off place after an excellent 1-0 home victory over fourth-placed Annan Athletic.

Stirling’s breakthrough arrived in the 74th minute as Callum Morrison teed up Darren Smith. Their advantage was preserved in stoppage time by a remarkable Chris Smith save from Peter Weatherson.

Montrose also harbour play-off aspirations following a comfortable 2-0 success at bottom side Cowdenbeath, who are now seven points adrift at the foot. Michael Bolochoweckyj’s header gave Montrose a 32nd minute lead which was doubled by Matty Smith late on.

Clyde’s relegation fears were eased by a 3-1 comeback success over Edinburgh City.

Lewis Allan had struck a first-half opener for City but after Matt Flynn’s 51st minute equaliser, a double from Peter MacDonald completed a valuable turnaround.