Stranraer underlined their title credentials by beating Forfar Athletic 4-2 at Stair Park to move five points clear at the top.

Craig Malcolm scored twice and Steven Bell and Jackson Longridge were also on target with Forfar responding through Dale Hilson and Gavin Malin.

Morton moved back into second as they edged Stenhousemuir 3-2 at Ochilview, all of the goals coming in the second half.

Colin McMenamin gave the home side the lead before two from Stefan McCluskey and one from Thomas O'Ware gave Morton victory.

Bottom club Stirling Albion had Lewis Coult sent off in the first half against Dunfermline Athletic ,but gave their opponents a scare before settling for a 2-2 draw.

Brechin City moved fourth with a 2-1 victory over Ayr United at Glebe Park through goals from Paul McLean and Robert Thomson.

Peterhead won 3-1 at Airdrieonians thanks to goals from Ryan Strachan and Jamie Stevenson and an own goal from Marc Fitzpatrick.