An 18-minute Craig McGuffie hat-trick, including one of the best goals ever scored at the Falkirk Stadium, sealed the victory late on that keeps the Bairns on Dunfermline coattails.
St Johnstone loanee Max Kucheriavyi was the catalyst to John McGlynn’s men finding an opening goal, slotting home the opener in the box, with Coll Donaldson heading home soon after.
The match also saw the home support pay tribute to lifelong Bairn Gary Hill in the 52nd minute of the match after died last month.
1. Falkirk 5-0 Peterhead
Craig McGuffie netted a first career hat-trick against Peterhead (Pics by Michael Gillen) Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Falkirk 5-0 Peterhead
Falkirk's matchday mascots with captain Stephen McGinn Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Falkirk 5-0 Peterhead
McGinn claims for what looked like a penalty in the first half Photo: Michael Gillen
4. 04-03-2023. Picture Michael Gillen. FALKIRK. Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk FC v Peterhead FC. Season 2022 - 2023. Matchday 27. SPFL cinch League One. Falkirk fans remembered one of their own, Gary Hill who died in February after a long battle against cancer.
Fans remember Gary Hill in the Main Stand Photo: Michael Gillen