Ross Docherty scored the only goal as relegation-battling Ayr secured a 1-0 victory at Dunfermline. Docherty's second-half header earned United their first away league win since October. The Pars made a breathless start to the game as Nicky Clark's volley struck a defender only for Kallum Higginbotham to fire over the rebound and moments later Michael Moffat's header hit a post. Moffat went c...Full Story »

Ayr midfielder Ross Docherty could make his first start in nearly three months following an ankle injury when Cowdenbeath visit. The only absentee from manager Ian McCall's plans is Jamie Adams, who has a knee problem, with McCall determined his side should keep on winning games. McCall said: "We fell behind Dunfermline and Peterhead when we had a horrendous run of injuries. As players have co...Full Story »

Stranraer expect to have goalkeeper David McGurn available again after illness when they host south-west neighbours Ayr United in Ladbrokes League One. David Barron is a doubt after suffering a back spasm and he could join the already injured Lee Mair (groin), Chris Aitken (calf), Jamie McCluskey (ankle) and Ryan Thompson (hip) in missing out. Andy Stirling is available to start after a foot i...Full Story »

Ayr bounced back from a two-goal deficit and a red card to draw 2-2 with Forfar in Ladbrokes Scottish Division One. Trailing 2-0 at half-time, Ayr pulled one back through Andrew Graham but then had Nicky Devlin sent off - only to level through Ross Caldwell. Less than a minute and a half had elapsed when Danny Denholm put Forfar in front, firing Andrew Black's cross into the roof of the net. ...Full Story »

Ayr manager Ian McCall will have a full squad to choose from when Stenhousemuir visit as Ross Docherty is available after suspension and Gerry McLauchlan and Alan Trouten are returning after injuries. McCall is looking to see off the Warriors and build momentum. He said: "We are still disappointed at losing an injury-time goal and only drawing with Forfar on Saturday. But if we win this one it...Full Story »

Ayr overcame the sending off of midfielder Ross Docherty to take home a 2-1 win from Stranraer. Craig Moore, 21, celebrated getting the keys to door last week by unlocking the home defence inside four minutes. His right-footed drive gave goalkeeper Conor Brennan no chance. The real drama kicked in when Docherty picked up two quick bookings midway through the second half, for fouls on Andy Stir...Full Story »

Bob McHugh scored two late goals as Airdrie continued their push for the top four with a 2-0 win over Ayr. The home side came into this clash looking to bounce back from last weekend's loss at Forfar and they struggled to create any real chances during the first half. Ross Docherty headed wide just after the break and then Jordan Morton was denied by a parry from Ayr goalkeeper David Hutton. ...Full Story »

Airdrie came from behind to secure their second successive draw as they were held 1-1 by Brechin. The home side flew out of the traps and an ambitious effort from Ross Docherty was parried by goalkeeper Graeme Smith with eight minutes on the clock. The visitors upped the ante after the break with Andrew Jackson's right-footed effort forcing Andy McNeil into a smart stop. And it was no surpris...Full Story »

New Cowdenbeath boss Jimmy Nicholl starts his second stint in charge of the Blue Brazil against Livingston. Nicholl has a doubt over striker Andy Russell and is wary of the opponents. Nicholl said: "As soon as I agreed to come back last Saturday I headed to St Johnstone to see Livingston play. They are a good footballing side and it would be a great start to my time here if we can get a win ag...Full Story »

Ross Docherty is suspended for the visit of Morton following his sending-off in Livingston's goalless draw against Hamilton in midweek. The Lions will also be without Stefan Scougall (hamstring), Kyle Jacobs (ankle), Keaghan Jacobs (knee), Burton O'Brien (groin) and Marc McNulty (hamstring), forcing manager Richie Burke to dip into the club's youth team for players. Third-placed Livingston are...Full Story »