Ayr United 4-3 Partick Thistle: Scott Brown's side stay fifth

Scott Brown's Ayr United remain fifth in the Scottish Championship

Kurt Willoughby's debut brace helped Ayr United edge a seven-goal thriller with Partick Thistle.

Nick McAllister put the home side in front before Brian Graham marked his 150th Thistle appearance with the equaliser.

A quick-fire double just before the break from Willoughby gave the hosts a 3-1 half-time lead.

Tomi Adeloye and a Jack Sanders' own goal brought Partick level but Harry McHugh's late strike won it for Ayr.

Ayr are fifth, five points off the promotion play-off places, while Thistle are six points ahead in third.

Ayr United manager Scott Brown: "It was exciting for everyone. Both teams tried to play and I think the wind helped in both halves. We played with it in the first half and scored three goals and they did the exact same in the second half.

"We're always looking both ways [in the league]. It's such a tight league, anyone can beat anyone. Lucky enough to get three points today and now we look forward to Dunfermline on Saturday and try and build some momentum."

Partick Thistle manager Kris Doolan: "A sore one, really sore. For the majority of the game we played well enough but the goals we give away, they get worse every time I see them.

"We get back to 3-3 and then within about 60 seconds the ball is in the back of our net. There's huge things to learn and get better at, but I'm fed up hearing my own voice saying the same thing. You make a mistake, you get punished at this level."