Thankfully there's always the lower leagues to keep us entertained. There where plenty of goals in the First Division, with both Livingston and Dunfermline scoring three as they beat Dundee and Ross County respectively. St. Johnstone where fifteen minutes from their second league win in a row until Queen of the South's Jim Thomson levelled matters (and make amends for his own-goal earlier on in the game). Elsewhere there was a win for Clyde against Airdrie and Morton's poor season continue when they lost to Partick Thistle.
Peterhead sit proudly a-top the Second Division. Their 4-0 win against Stranraer did the job as Raith Rovers, another side that could have gone top only managed to draw at Stirling. A Paul McManus hat-trick (which included two penalties) was enough for East Fife to see off Alloa while the game between Arbroath and Queens Park ended 1-1. Ayr and Brechin play on Sunday, so Peterhead wont be expecting their stay at the top to last long.
Bobby Barr and Kevin Watt grab a hat-trick each as they help Albion demolish Elgin 1-6. Elgin got a hat-trick of their own as Craig Campbell, Kenny Gilbert and David Niven where sent off. Cowdenbeath slipped up at Dumbarton; an exciting end to the match saw two goals in the last minute as The Sons' Ben Gordon wins the game with the last kick of the match. His goal cancelled out Paul McQuade's equaliser only seconds before. That loss allowed Stenhousemuir to extend their lead at the top as they recorded a comfortable win against Berwick Rangers. Montrose move up to third thanks to their 3-0 win at home to East Stirling while Annan Athletic lose 3-1 at home to Forfar Athletic.
Up in the Highland League, four goals where enough for Cove Rangers against Buckie Thistle - Jamie Watt scored in the first minute in that game. In the only other league game, Deveronvale had to come from behind to beat Fraserburgh; Gary Clark scored an own goal in the 20th minute before Mark Chisholm saved the points for Vale. The Banff side stay top of the Highland League, a point ahead of Inverurie Loco Works.
A look at the tables then ahead of tomorrows fixtures. In the SPL, Rangers still lead by three points from Celtic who play Kilmarnock tomorrow. Dundee United are lifted off the bottom following their win today, replaced by Falkirk who could only draw with St. Mirren. Hearts move into second place. In the First Division, Livingston remain on top, early leaders Dundee slip down to fifth. Morton remain at the bottom.
Peterhead lead the Second Division table ahead of the tie between Brechin and Ayr on Sunday while in the Third Stenhousemuir are building up a commanding lead from second placed Montrose. Annan remain mid-table while Elgin are still propping up the league.
| Premier League | Scottish Division One |
| 1 Rangers 5 13 2 Hearts 6 12 3 Celtic 5 10 4 Kilmarnock 5 10 5 Hibernian 6 10 6 Hamilton 6 9 7 Inverness 6 7 8 Aberdeen 6 7 9 St Mirren 6 5 10 Dundee Utd 6 5 11 Motherwell 5 4 12 Falkirk 6 4 | 1 Livingston 7 15 2 Partick 7 13 3 QoS 7 12 4 Dunfermline 7 11 5 Dundee 7 11 6 Airdrie Utd 7 9 7 Clyde 7 9 8 St Johnstone 7 8 9 Ross County 7 4 10 Morton 7 3 |
| Scottish Division Two | Scottish Division Three |
| 1 Peterhead 7 14 2 Ayr 6 14 3 Raith 7 13 4 Brechin 6 12 5 East Fife 7 9 6 Stirling 7 9 7 Queens Park 7 6 8 Arbroath 7 5 9 Alloa 7 4 10 Stranraer 7 4 | 1 Stenhousemuir 7 17 2 Montrose 7 13 3 Dumbarton 7 12 4 Cowdenbeath 7 12 5 Annan 7 11 6 Forfar 7 10 7 Albion 7 9 8 Berwick 7 5 9 East Stirling 7 4 10 Elgin 7 4 |
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