Jamie Barjonas scored twice as cinch League Two leaders Kelty Hearts consolidated their place at the top of the table with a 3-1 win over Albion Rovers.
Leading scorer Nathan Austin gave the hosts a flying start at New Central Park when he slotted home his 17th league goal inside the opening minute.
Barjonas, though, struck a second with six minutes left to settle matters.
Annan kept up the chase with a 2-1 home win over Elgin, with a brace from Tommy Goss.
Frontman Goss put Annan ahead a minute into the second half, with Kane Hester (55) equalising for City.
Goss, though, made sure of all three points when he headed in his second from a corner with 10 minutes to go.
Third-placed Forfar lost ground after a 1-0 home defeat by Stirling, with Akeel Francis’ first-half goal proving the difference at Station Park.
It finished goalless between Stenhousemuir and Edinburgh City at Ochilview Park, where the visitors had midfielder James Farrell sent off for a professional foul after only 16 minutes.
Stranraer sit sixth after beating bottom club Cowdenbeath 3-0.
The Blues took control through goals from Sean Burns and Craig Ross inside the opening 17 minutes, with Paul Woods adding a third midway through the second half.
