Stenhousemuir crowned champions for the first time as East Fife draw seals League Two title

Gary Naysmith’s side knew they needed three points at home to write themselves into the history books, or to at least match second-placed Peterhead’s result, and they did just that, earning a league title for the first time in the club’s existence.

And it crowns a stunning 140th anniversary campaign for the Warriors, who already broke records earlier this season when they won an astonishing 12 games in row.

The match itself was marred by strong wind conditions, with both teams struggling to have any real control. Dick Campbell’s side did have the better of the opening half an hour but as the half went on they did create some chances.

Allan Fleming made a brilliant reflex save on the hour mark to Matty Yates’ effort while the striker then nearly created a goal just before the break when he crossed for Adam Brown – who caught his effort sweetly but saw it crash off the bar.

In the second half, Matty Aitken and Jack Healy both passed up decent opportunities but in truth the match always looked like it was headed to a draw, which in the end was enough for the jubilent hosts.

The Ochilview club were relegated from League One back in 2019 and have since mainly endured mid-table finishes in the SPFL’s bottom tier.

Neil Doncaster, the SPFL’s chief executive, congratulated the Warriors’ stunning title win, saying: “I’d like to congratulate everyone at Stenhousemuir on winning cinch League 2. I’m sure it was a special day for all at the club, and one that the supporters will remember for a very long time.”