Scottish League 1: Cove Rangers make winning debut as Partick Thistle lose
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Promoted Cove Rangers made a 3-1 winning debut in Scottish League 1 as relegated Partick Thistle started with a defeat at Clyde.
Mitch Megginson scored twice and missed a penalty as hosts Cove beat an East Fife side who finished with nine men.
Ally Love gave Clyde their win at Broadwood, while pre-season favourites Falkirk won 3-1 at Montrose.
Airdrieonians beat Peterhead 2-0 at home, while Dumbarton drew 0-0 away to Forfar Athletic.
Megginson blazed a spot-kick over for Cove, who won promotion last season in their first season in the SPFL, with the game goalless.
However, the striker made amends by scoring from a free-kick that led to Danny Denholm's red card and added a second after the break before Aaron Dunsmore collected a second yellow.
Montrose's Aidan Quinn had cancelled out Akeel Francis' opener at Links Park, but Falkirk won it after Callumn Morrison scored from a penalty for which defender Andrew Steeves was sent off and Robbie Leitch added a third in stoppage time.
A penalty also set Airdrieonians on their way to victory, Dale Carrick edging the hosts ahead shortly before half-time, with Callum Fordyce doubling the advantage 19 minutes from time.
