Watch the goals from Thistle v Airdrieonians

George O'Neill
BBC Sport Scotland

Partick Thistle came from behind to beat Airdrieonians in the Scottish Championship, thanks to second-half goals from Daniel O'Reilly and Alex Samuel.

Cole McKinnon put Airdrieonians in front against his former side after just three minutes with a powerful shot from outside the box and Danny Lennon's side deservedly led at half-time as Thistle struggled to find an attacking spark.

That theme continued after the break but, as Airdrieonians tired, Thistle found their stride in fine style. O'Reilly got on the end of an Aidan Fitzpatrick corner to head home the equaliser on 77 minutes, before substitute Samuel reacted quickest to put the hosts in front just five minutes later.

Both sides had opportunities in the closing stages, but Thistle stood firm to take all three points.

Lennon has lost both matches since taking over as Airdrieonians manager and they are still searching for a first Championship win this season.

Thistle have 10 points from their five league matches and are level with leaders St Johnstone, Raith Rovers and Arbroath before the weekend's fixtures.

What they said

Partick Thistle manager Mark Wilson: "The game was drifting and when our bench is stronger with the quality we've now added, it gives me that option.

"It was good to freshen it up and they certainly made a difference.

"Alex Samuel gives his all and he made a difference when he came on. It shows the spirit in the squad that we pushed on and won it.

"We've got a really tight unit and that got us over the line."

Airdrieonians midfielder Cole McKinnon: "We started the game really well. We were hurting them and the last 15 minutes is where they get their two goals - we need to be more disciplined and more compact.

"It was a good game, but we need to see it out a lot better.

"I've been here now for two weeks. My fitness levels are good and I feel I can be a lot better. It's about blowing the cobwebs off, but I'm gutted about tonight."

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