Airdrieonians v Falkirk: LIVE

Falkirk need a win at Airdrieonians’ Penny Cars Stadium tonight to guarantee a play-off place.
Airdrie and Falkirk in action at the Penny Cars Stadium (Pic by Michael Gillen)Airdrie and Falkirk in action at the Penny Cars Stadium (Pic by Michael Gillen)
Airdrie and Falkirk in action at the Penny Cars Stadium (Pic by Michael Gillen)

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

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.

Morrison shoots over

Morrison then went solo at the other end but blasted over.

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.

Full-time 2-0 Airdrie

Falkirk miss out on the Championship play-off semi-finals

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