Airdrieonians v Falkirk: LIVE
But the Bairns haven’t won in their previous five League 1 games. Can they stop the rot tonight to maintain their dream of going up to the Championship next season?
The game in Airdrie kicks off at 7pm this evening. Follow all the action on the Falkirk Herald’s live blog.
Airdrieonians v Falkirk: LIVE
Key Events
- Falkirk need a win at the Penny Cars Stadium tonight to guarantee a play-off place
- The Bairns haven’t won in their previous five League 1 games
- Can they stop the rot tonight to maintain their dream of going up to the Championship next season?
- The game in Airdrie kicks off at 7pm this evening
- Follow all the action on the Falkirk Herald’s live blog
Gomis booked
Falkirk’s Morgaro Gomis was booked for a third minute foul on opposition number eight Paul McKay after just three minutes.
Chances Airdrie
The first chance of the game came for Airdrie on 11 minutes when away keeper Robbie Mutch got down smartly to save Calum Gallagher’s header. An even better chance was then created for the hosts when a through ball put Kyle Connell clear but his effort was turned round the post by Mutch.
Falkirk sub
The first substitution on 29 minutes saw the Bairns replace the injured Scott Mercer with Robbie Leitch.
Still 0-0 41 minutes in
Away captain Gary Miller battled away to win possession down the right on 39 minutes but his cross just evaded Conor Sammon in the centre.
Fine move Airdrie
A fine Airdrie move involving Scott Walker, Leon McCann and Kyle Connell set up Gallagher for a flick at goal which Mutch saved comfortably.
Turner shots over
After a poor start to the second half, Turner burst up the middle for Airdrie but shot well over on 54 minutes.
A swift Falkirk break culminated in Morrison’s forward pass being just too strong for Kai Fotheringham.
Chances at both ends; still 0-0
A corner was then looped across from the head of Morgaro Gomis to Kelly whose effort went just over.
Play then quickly broke to the other end where Airdrie sub Ally Roy volleyed just wide of the far post.
Airdrie miss great chance
The hosts missed a fine chance on 79 minutes when Turner’s fine free-kick from the right was headed weakly at Mutch by Kerr.
1-0 Airdrie
Craig Thomson received the ball from a throw-in on the far side, cut inside and struck the ball emphatically into the left corner with his left foot.
Falkirk miss great chance
Falkirk wasted a great chance in injury time when substitute Dowds headed home from close range after a fine cross from the left.
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