Haddington suffer setback

HADDINGTON'S South Division title hopes suffered a setback last night when they lost 2-1 at home to Dunbar United.

Steve Girdwood gave Dunbar the lead in the first minute with Calum Hill adding a second ten minutes later. Steve McDonald pulled a goal back for Haddington in the second half but it was three points lost never to return.

Sauchie, who a couple of weeks ago looked like overhauling Livingston at the top, dropped another two valuable points in a 1-1 draw at Blackburn. Tony McLaughlin put Blackburn ahead after five minutes but the visitors drew level when Jamie McGuigan equalised.

Edinburgh United beat Tranent 3-2 with Lumbert Katalazzo getting a double. In the only other game in the South Division, West Calder beat Harthill 5-1.

Meanwhile, Armadale Thistle virtually guaranteed their East Premier League existence with a 2-1 win at Arniston.

They had a great start to the match when Jamie Valentine put them in front after only five minutes. Scott Brown doubled their lead on 23 minutes before Gary Cennarazzo pulled a goal back for Arniston.