Scottish League One roundup: Greenock Morton beat league leaders Stranraer

Greenock Morton closed the gap at the top of the Scottish League One table to a single point by beating Stranraer thanks to goals from Declan McManus and Mark Russell.

Forfar Athletic also move to within a point of the top as Stephen Husband's goal gave them a 1-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic that sets up a three-way fight for the title.

Late goals from Gary McDonald and Andy Rodgers rescued a 2-0 win for Peterhead against Ayr United, while Airdrieonians beat Stenhousemuir thanks to a goal either side of half time from Bryan Prunty.

Stirling Albion remain eight points adrift at the bottom after Alan Trouten's strike just after the hour mark earned in-form Brechin City a 1-0 win at Forthbank Stadium.

Results in full: Forfar Athletic 1-0 Dunfermline Athletic, Greenock Morton 2-0 Stranraer, Peterhead 2-0 Ayr United, Stenhousemuir 0-2 Airdrieonians, Stirling Albion 0-1 Brechin City.

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