Forfar Athletic 1 - 3 Ayr Utd.: Forfar miss out on title

Ten-man Forfar will go into the play-offs after their Scottish League One title hopes were extinguished when they slipped to a 3-1 loss against Ayr.

The Loons needed Morton to drop points and turn around a deficit in goal difference to finish at the summit, but the Ton's win, coupled with their loss, saw them drop to third in the final standings.

Things had started perfectly for the hosts and Forfar were top of the table after seven minutes when Dale Hilson broke the deadlock with a penalty he had won himself.

However, Jon-Paul McGovern levelled from the spot and Michael Dunlop, who had been booked when conceding that penalty, picked up another caution only two minutes later to receive his marching orders.

Jordan Preston headed the visitors in front just before the break and Preston then teed-up Alan Forrest to extend their lead after the hour.