Forfar have a two-point advantage at the League 1 summit after beating Stenhousemuir 2-0 at Ochilview this afternoon.
Michael Dunlop and Stephen Husband were on target for Dick Campbell's team against a Warriors side who slip to ninth place.
Dunfermline are one of three teams on 27 points thanks to their 4-2 home win over Ayr United. Allan Smith bagged a double and Andy Stirling and Shaun Byrne also netted for the Pars. Scott McLaughlin and Alan Forrest replied for Ayr.
Stranraer kept up their great run by beating Morton 2-0 at Stair Park. Craig Malcolm scored both goals as the Blues leapfrogged Jim Duffy's men, who had Sean Crighton and Conor Pepper sent off in the second half.
Peterhead were 3-2 winners at bottom club Stirling Albion. Bryan Gilfillan, Phil Johnston (own goal) and Cammy Kerr scored for the Blue Toon, with Steven Doris and Sandy Cunningham netting for the Binos.
Brechin and Airdrieonians drew 1-1 at Glebe Park. Bobby Barr gave the home side the lead with 10 minutes left but Jim Lister equalised.
