The decision of the clubs, and ultimately Dundee FC last month handed Raith Rovers the title of league winjners with eight matches still to play – including a final day showdown between the Bairns and Kirkcaldy side scheduled for Saturday just past. It was not to be and what the future holds hangs in the balance.
But the Falkirk Herald will be there wherever and whenever it takes the Bairns as we were in season 2019-20. Here’s a look back at Michael Gillen’s pictures from the heart of the action of each match.
1. Falkirk 1 Livingston 1
Saturday, July 13. The Bairns lost 4-3 on penalties after Conor Sammon's goal gave them a Betfred draw with Gary Holt's Livingston Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Falkirk 1 Stranraer 0
Tuesday, July 16. Declan McManus' debut goal gives the Bairns the home win. Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Ayr Utd 2 Falkirk 1
Saturday, July 20. Mark Durnan saw red in the defeat where Declan McManus was on the scoresheet again. Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Berwick Rangers 0 Falkirk 3
Tuesday, July 23. Denny Johnstone found the net after Declan McManus and Robbie Leitch on a comfortable and sunny trip over the border. Photo: Michael Gillen