Barney Stewart makes it three with back-post header
Aidan Wilson own-goal gives Falkirk early lead before Brad Spencer floats in a second before half-time
Airdrieonians bottom of Scottish Championship, 10 points adrift
Falkirk lead division by one point and have game in hand on Livingston in second
FT: Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
We'll wrap it there, troops.
Cheers for joining me on a night where the top end of the Championship got even more chaotic.
Livingston have the chance to respond tomorrow when they host Raith Rovers.
Until next time, catch ye!
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Airdrieonians player-manager Rhys McCabe tells BBC Scotland his side lacked "that we bit of quality" in their defeat to Falkirk.
"The first goal was massive, it looked like a scuffle, but I've not seen it back. We never responded well and the next two goals we conceded were too easy.
"It's alright having a style of football, but, it needs to come with an end product. That wee moment of quality just didn't come."
FT: Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
I was going to give the last word of the night to Barney Stewart, but, Airdrieonians boss Ross McCabe has just joined Al Lamont.
His thoughts to come...
FT: Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
Falkirk striker Barney Stewart tells BBC Scotland "it was a relief" to finally score his first professional goal.
On making the move into the pro game he said: "It just feels like a dream, I still have to pinch myself!
"I'm still studying, so it's a lot to take in, but, I'm just taking it in my stride.
"It's busy, but it's what you have to do for moments like these!
"I'll be watching that goal back on repeat!"
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"This season is going right down to the wire," says Falkirk captain Brad Spencer.
He's not wrong...
Image source, SNSFT: Queen's Park 2-3 Ayr United
Ayr United completed the comeback.
They're just three points behind league leaders Falkirk...
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"Big Barney getting his goal will do him the world of good," John McGlynn added.
"With the fans signing his name like that, he'll feel 10ft tall.
"He's a big, brave boy who's learning so quickly."
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Falkirk manager John McGlynn tells BBC Scotland the win against Airdrieonians "feels very good".
"The goals all came from set-plays, which is good.
"Airdrieonians have been spirited, they've not thrown the towel in, so everyone has something to fight for.
"We showed the right character tonight, and I'm really pleased with the attitude of my players in poor conditions."
FT: Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
Michael Stewart
Former Hearts midfielder on Sportscene
It was professional.
It wasn't a brilliant evening for a game of football, the performance wasn't scintillating, but they increased their lead at the top of the table.
They done their job, they didn't miss this opportunity.
FT: Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
The captain provided the first before swirling in the second.
Yet another superb shift at the base of the midfield.
Image source, SNSNot the prettiest, but, the three points are picked up by the league leaders.
An Aidan Wilson own goal, a curling cracker from Brad Spencer and a first professional goal for Barney Stewart seals the deal for John McGlynn's side.
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Finn Yeats replaces a tired-looking Liam Henderson as we enter three minutes of additional time.
Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
Calvin Miller spots Kieran Wright waaay off his line, so he goes for the audacious effort from waaaay out.
It has everyone gawping, but, it's never dropping in time.
Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
A yellow card has been flashed to, someone, in the Airdrieonians dugout...
Curtis Main
Comeback, complete!
What a game at Hampden.
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Falkirk really turning the screw now.
Corners and crosses coming into the box left, right, and centre.
Ben Dempsey
Ayr United are not going down without a fight!
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Captain Adam Frizzell and striker Ben Wilson are off for Airdrie.
Lewis McGrattan and Ricco Diack come on.
Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
Luke Graham is replaced by Dylan Tait for Falkirk.
Their squad strength is something else at this level.
Airdrieonians 0-3 Falkirk
James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC Scotland
Kieran Wright doesn't cover himself in glory...
Watch the goals as Falkirk go three points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship
Falkirk extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Championship with a comfortable win at Airdrieonians.
John McGlynn's side went in front inside nine minutes when Brad Spencer's corner was turned into his own net by home defender Aidan Wilson.
The Falkirk captain then found the net himself, in somewhat fortuitous circumstances as an attempted cross floated over Airdrieonians goalkeeper Kieran Wright into the far corner.
Substitute striker Barney Stewart made it three on 77 minutes after beating Wright to a cross from the right-hand side.
Falkirk are three points ahead of Ayr United, who came from two goals down to beat Queen's Park on Tuesday, and four points clear of Livingston in third.
Airdrieonians player-manager Rhys McCabe: "The first goal was massive, it looked like a scuffle, but I've not seen it back. We never responded well and the next two goals we conceded were too easy.
"It's alright having a style of football, but, it needs to come with an end product. That wee moment of quality just didn't come."
Falkirk manager John McGlynn: "Airdrieonians have been spirited, they've not thrown the towel in, so everyone has something to fight for.
"We showed the right character tonight, and I'm really pleased with the attitude of my players in poor conditions."
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 54 | 25 | 29 | 57 |
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| 2 | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 25 | 23 | 54 |
| |
| 3 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 38 | 21 | 17 | 53 |
| |
| 4 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 38 |
| |
| 5 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 33 |
| |
| 6 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 28 | 36 | -8 | 33 |
| |
| 7 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 31 |
| |
| 8 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 32 | 49 | -17 | 28 |
| |
| 9 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 34 | -8 | 27 |
| |
| 10 | 27 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 52 | -31 | 17 |
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Manager: Rhys McCabe
Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Manager: John McGlynn
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Rhys McCabe
Formation: 4 - 3 - 1 - 2
Manager: John McGlynn
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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