Dunfermline Athletic 2-1 Airdrieonians: James Make's side survive late scare
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Dunfermline Athletic consolidated fourth place in the Scottish Championship as they saw off Aidrieonians at the Excelsior Stadium.
Josh Edwards slotted the visitors into a first-half lead, before Matty Todd's finish doubled the advantage in the second period.
The hosts had hope when Callum Gallagher stepped up to score a late penalty after being upended in the box by Paul Allan.
But the spot-kick came too late, meaning Rhys McCabe's side failed to narrow the gap on their opponents and stay fifth.