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Saturday 20th May 2023

Airdrieonians cinch League One

Saturday review

Airdrieonians and Spartans promoted

Airdrieonians have been promoted to the cinch Championship after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park. The hosts were on course for safety as they led 2-0 on the day but Gabby McGill levelled the aggregate score at 2-2 in stoppage time. Extra time failed to produce a goal and the Diamonds won 6-5 on penalties.

Spartans will be playing in cinch League 2 next season, with Albion Rovers relegated to the Lowland League after the capital club won 1-0 in Coatbridge for a 2-1 aggregate triumph. Blair Henderson scored the only goal from the penalty spot after 16 minutes.

In the cinch Premiership, Hearts hit back to earn a crucial 2-1 home win over Aberdeen while champions Celtic had to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with St Mirren at Parkhead. Hibernian host Rangers on Sunday, live on Sky Sports at 12 noon.

St Johnstone are safe from any threat of relegation after winning 1-0 at Kilmarnock while bottom club Dundee United lost 2-1 away to Livingston. Kevin van Veen kept up his incredible scoring streak by converting a 99th-minute penalty in a 1-0 victory over Ross County at Fir Park.

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