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Scott McBride double earns Albion victory at Cowdenbeath

Scott McBride scored twice to earn Albion a 2-1 win at Cowdenbeath.The visitors scored from their first chance of the night, with McBride firing the ball into the top corner from inside the area.It was all square in the 27th minute when Pat Scullion's cross was neatly converted by Greig Spence from close in.Chances were at a premium for the remainder of the half, but Albion regained the lead early in the second half as McBride picked his spot into the top corner for his second of the game.Alistair Love fired wide of the left-hand upright and Andy Barrowman headed over the crossbar as Albion saw the game out with ease.

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Quick-fire double sees Stranraer to victory over Albion

Stranraer scored two quick-fire goals to see off Albion and record their third successive 2-0 win in Ladbrokes League One.The game was settled in the early stages of the second half when Craig Malcolm and Andy Stirling netted within two minutes of each other.Malcolm broke the deadlock after 52 minutes with a low effort from close range before Stirling's left-footed strike doubled Stranraer's lead. Scott McBride shot wide after going clean through and was then denied by a good save by Cameron Belford as Albion were left frustrated in their efforts to get back into the contest.

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Rory McAllister and Shane Sutherland fire Peterhead to big win

Rory McAllister and Shane Sutherland both bagged second-half braces as Peterhead came from behind to beat fellow play-off hopefuls Albion 5-1 and extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches.Albion made a dream start when they were awarded a penalty inside the first 30 seconds after Scott McBride was fouled by Scott Ross and McBride stepped up to put the spot-kick past Graeme Smith.The advantage lasted just eight minutes though, with Peterhead quickly responding as James Redman headed in from close range from Kevin Dzierzawski's pass.Peterhead took the lead seven minutes into the second half through McAllister's left-foot shot and he took his goal tally for the season to 25 from the penalty spot just two minutes later after Ross Dunlop was adjudged to have handled in the area.Sutherland added a fourth goal in the 63rd minute and then completed his third double in six games four minutes later as Albion slumped to a third straight defeat.

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Jordan Preston hat-trick gets Ayr back to winning ways

Jordan Preston scored a first-half hat-trick as Ayr returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Albion in the Ladbrokes League One clash at Cliftonhill.The on-loan Blackburn striker took his goal tally to 10 for the season after netting a quick-fire brace early on, first slotting into the bottom corner and then collecting Ryan Stevenson's cross just outside the box and firing into the top of the net to double the lead as the away side made the most of their early chances.The hosts lost John Gemmell through injury midway through the first half - he was replaced by Callum McRobbie - and Preston was not finished yet as he headed home his side's third from close range two minutes before the break.The home side also lost Paul Willis due to injury just before the hour mark and Ayr continued to dominate after the break with Michael Wardrope hitting the woodwork deep into the second half, but Albion managed to grab a late consolation as Ally Love netted into the bottom corner after 89 minutes.

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Late James Lister goal earns Airdrieonians win over Albion

Substitute James Lister's last-gasp header saw Airdrieonians secure a 2-1 victory at Albion, ending a three-match losing streak.The match got off to an entertaining start as David Cox hit a free-kick off the crossbar for the visitors before Paul Willis was denied by a goal-line clearance at the other end.Joshua Mullin had a powerful effort for Rovers and they took the lead in the 26th minute when John Gemmell headed home Scott McBride's cross.Mullin saw a shot well saved as the visitors pushed for a leveller which would arrive in the 67th minute as Alan Reid put past his own goalkeeper.It set the Diamonds on course for a late comeback victory, with Lister coming off the bench to net the winner three minutes from time.

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Hay to the rescue for Forfar

Kerr Hay climbed off the bench to earn struggling Forfar a 1-1 draw from their trip to Albion.Forfar had taken just four points during a winless 11-match league run coming into the match and looked set for more disappointment when Paul Willis put Albion ahead just before half-time.Summer signing Willis converted Gary Fisher's right-wing cross from close range in the 42nd minute as third-placed Albion chased a third successive league win.However, they were denied the three points when Forfar substitute Hay, who replaced Kevin Nicoll at half-time, found the back of the net with a thunderous volley 15 minutes from time.

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Ross Fisher boosts Albion to victory at Stenhousemuir

Albion made it back-to-back wins in Ladbrokes League One after Gary Fisher's goal gave them a 1-0 win over Stenhousemuir.Both teams were causing trouble at either end in the first half, though the opener eluded them until deep in the second half.Albion took the lead on 69 minutes when Fisher's low shot was too powerful for Stenhousmuir goalkeeper Matthew Gould, who was beaten at the far post.The hosts had a chance to equalise when awarded a penalty just a few minutes after conceding, but Jason Scotland somehow contrived to hit the upright and Albion held on for the victory.

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Denny Johnstone helps Morton down Albion

Denny Johnstone scored his ninth goal of the season in all competitions as Morton beat Albion 2-0 in the third round of the William Hill Scottish Cup.Albion started brightly and had a good opportunity to take the lead in the 20th minute when Alistair Love let fly from the middle of the box, but Morton goalkeeper Grant Adam was on hand to keep him at bay.It was the Ladbrokes Championship side who broke the deadlock four minutes before the break when Johnstone latched onto Bobby Barr's low cross before slotting in from close range.Johnstone could have doubled the visitors' lead in the dying embers of the first half but Albion goalkeeper Ross Stewart got down well to keep him out.Morton made it 2-0 in the 88th minute when Joe McKee's effort was deflected into the back of Stewart's net.

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Albion up to third after win against Cowdenbeath

Albion Rovers recovered from a goal behind to secure a 2-1 home win over Cowdenbeath and move up to third in the Scottish league One table.Cowdenbeath, beaten 7-0 by Peterhead at the weekend, went ahead moments after half-time when Greig Spence poked past Rovers goalkeeper Ross Stewart.Albion's response was swift and they were ahead 20 minutes later thanks to goals from Scott McBride and Josh Mullin.McBride struck his equaliser four minutes after going behind from a tight angle before Mullin netted his second goal in as many games.Mullin hit a superb equaliser to salvage a draw against second-placed Dunfermline at the weekend and, while this strike was not as memorable, it was good enough to end a three-game losing run.

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Dunfermline continue unbeaten run

Dunfermline continued their nine-game unbeaten streak in the Scottish League One with a 1-1 draw at Albion Rovers.The visitors took the lead after 15 minutes when Andy Geggan headed in a Ryan Wallace corner. But Rovers responded five minutes later as midfielder Joshua Mullin struck his shot past goalkeeper Sean Murdoch.Both sides failed to find the final breakthrough but the Pars had two chances to win it late. Geggan should have scored but his tame effort was gathered by Rovers goalkeeper Ross Stewart.Stewart was the hero again as he denied Lewis Martin a minute later. The point means Dunfermline remain three points behind leaders Ayr while Albion occupy the last play-off spot.

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