DARREN Young's Albion Rovers extended their lead at the League Two summit to seven points following a deserved 1-0 victory over second-placed Queen's Park at Hampden.
Gary Fisher struck the winner in the 35th minute for Rovers with a thunderous 20-yard finish.
Queen's Park had goalkeeper William Muir to thank for keeping their losing margin to one as he saved brilliantly from Mark McGuigan in the 69th minute.
Third-placed Arbroath trail top spot by eleven points as their wretched 2015 form continued with a 2-0 loss at East Fife, who stay fourth.
Derek Riordan experienced a mixed afternoon, missing a 22nd minute penalty before opening the scoring with a sublime free-kick shortly before half-time.
As Arbroath chased a leveller, East Fife doubled their advantage late on when Alan Cook crossed for substitute Caolan McAleer to score.
Annan Athletic climbed to fifth and remain within a point of East Fife following an exciting 3-2 success over East Stirling.
Steve Swinglehurst headed Annan into a 2nd minute lead only for David McKenna to equalise for Shire four minutes before half-time.
Chris Townsley headed East Stirling in front in the 54th minute but a late double from veteran Peter Weatherson rescued a valuable three points for Annan.
Elgin City still harbour play-off ambitions after a 2-0 win at Clyde whose promotion hopes now appear slender.
Brian Cameron's 2nd minute drive set Elgin on their way and Jamie Reid's 65th minute strike put the Morayshire side out of sight.
Bottom club Montrose's league status looks fragile after a 2-0 defeat to Berwick Rangers left them eight points adrift at the foot of the table.
Berwick's Steven Notman missed a penalty shortly before Terry Masson was dismissed for Montrose after which Lee Currie's free-kick and a Blair Henderson strike navigated Berwick away from relegation play-off trouble.
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