Unbeaten Falkirk crowned League One champions after Hamilton Accies slip up against Queen of the South

MONTROSE, SCOTLAND - MARCH 30: Falkirk players and staff celebrate after being crowned League 1 champions during a cinch League One match between Montrose and Falkirk at Links Park Stadium, on March 30, 2024, in Montrose, Scotland. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

John McGlynn’s unbeaten Bairns knew they needed three points at Links Park if Hamilton Accies won – but that isn’t the case now with the third tier trophy sealed after they drew 0-0 at home.

Falkirk were relegated from the Championship back in 2019 and have endured a five-year long stay in the SPFL’s third tier, with McGlynn’s men losing out in the promotion play-offs last term after finishing second.

“It is amazing. It is a weight off our shoulders,” boss McGlynn told BBC Alba. “We can now relax and express ourselves knowing that the league is won. I have to thank everyone involved.

MONTROSE, SCOTLAND - MARCH 30: Falkirk's Liam Henderson celebrates after being Falkirk are crowned League 1 champions during a cinch League One match between Montrose and Falkirk at Links Park Stadium, on March 30, 2024, in Montrose, Scotland. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

"The players, the fans, the directors, it has been a huge effort and a huge achievement. It has taken five years to get out of this league. It has been a long time.

"We’re looking forward to next season but we need to focus on Montrose and our remaining games.”