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Forfar’s automatic promotion hopes dealt blow with draw against Stirling

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Forfar’s automatic promotion hopes were dealt a blow as they were held 1-1 at Stirling.

Craig Slater’s superb free-kick gave Forfar the perfect start and they led 1-0 at the break, but Stirling hit back through Dale Carrick.

Kyle Doherty’s late strike clinched Albion a surprise 2-1 win at Edinburgh, which saw them leapfrog Elgin into eighth place.

Michael Travis’ own goal had given Albion a second-half lead and after John Robertson had levelled for the home side, Doherty won it in the 84th minute.

Annan consolidated in third spot as first-half goals from Lewis Hunter and Aidan Smith secured them a 2-0 win at Elgin.