Queen of the South kept the only unbeaten league record in Scottish football with a 3-2 win at Arbroath.

Chris Higgins set up Nicky Clark's 13th goal of the campaign to put Queens ahead before adding the second himself.

A penalty from Steven Doris cut the deficit but Mark Durnan restored the two-goal advantage. Doris converted a second penalty but Queens held on.

Alloa Athletic carelessly tossed away a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at home to Brechin City.

Kevin Cawley headed Alloa ahead and then set up Martin Grehan for the second goal. Jonathan Brown hauled Brechin back into it and Andy Jackson came up with the equaliser.

A double from Michael Moffat gave Ayr United a 2-1 home win over Stranraer despite Michael Moore opening the scoring after half-an-hour.

Forfar Athletic recovered after losing a two-goal lead to beat Stenhousemuir 3-2 thanks to Kevin Motion's winner. Gavin Swankie netted twice only for Ross McMillan and Andy Rodgers to hit back.

Billy Brown celebrated his first win as manager as East Fife beat Albion Rovers 3-0 through goals from Liam Gormley, Bobby Barr and Scott McBride.