Summary

  • Rudden slots dominant Rovers into a first-half lead

  • Mullin heads the visitors further ahead after the break

  • Substitute Bird's superb strike pulls one back for the hosts

  • McIntosh heads home equaliser after goalkeeping error

  • Stowe fires Arbroath's winner

  • Rovers stay second in Scottish Championship behind Dundee United on goal difference

  • Arbroath now four points adrift at bottom

  • The hosts' first win in 10 games

  1. Postpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 3-2 Raith Rovers

    I really, really hope no Arbroath supporters headed to the pub after Raith's second went in...

    What a turnaround from Jim McIntyre's men.

    Arbroath's Leighton McIntosh celebrates as he scores to make it 2-2 during a cinch Championship match between Arbroath and Raith Rovers at Gayfield Park, on March 01, 2024, in Arbroath, Scotland.Image source, SNS
  2. Postpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 3-2 Raith Rovers

    Triple change for Raith Rovers after going behind.

    Zak Rudden, Josh Mullin and Kyle Turner all head off, with Jack Hamilton, Dylan Easton and Aidan Connolly all on.

  3. 'Stunned'published at 21:24 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 3-2 Raith Rovers

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland international on BBC Scotland

    Astonishing.

    Everyone fancies a pop now.

    Ian Murray must be stunned, even I am stunned.

  4. GOAL! Arbroath 3-2 Raith Roverspublished at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Mark Stowe

    What is going on?!

    The home side looked dead and buried at the hour mark, they now lead with just over 10 to go!

    Stowe fires Arbroath ahead after latching onto a wayward strike at goal from Connor Teale.

    Arbroath goalImage source, BBC Sport
  5. Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 2-2 Raith Rovers

    Euan Murray heads wide after meeting Josh Mullin's outswinging corner.

    That is Raith Rovers' first real chance since Arbroath levelled up proceedings at Gayfield.

  6. Postpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 2-2 Raith Rovers

    Lewis Vaughan, involved in plenty of attacks this evening, makes way for Sam Stanton as Raith Rovers attempt to restore their lead.

  7. Postpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 2-2 Raith Rovers

    Michael McKenna lets fly from another free-kick.

    This time its laid off to him in a wide position, but his fizzing strike rises over the crossbar.

  8. Postpublished at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 2-2 Raith Rovers

    What a ridiculously fantastic league this is.

    The best about.

  9. GOAL! Arbroath 2-2 Raith Roverspublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Leighton McIntosh

    Oh no, Kevin Dabrowski...

    Arbroath battle their way forward, allowing Mark Stowe to float in a seemingly routine cross for the 'keeper to collect.

    But Dabrowski completely misjudges the flight of the ball and McIntosh nips in front of the Raith number one to head home the equaliser.

    Arbroath goalImage source, BBC Sport
  10. CLOSE!published at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 1-2 Raith Rovers

    Michael McKenna takes aim from a 35-yard free-kick, but his effort whizzes just over the bar.

    That would have blown the roof off Gayfield if it were just a few inches lower.

  11. Postpublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 1-2 Raith Rovers

    Arbroath looking lively now. The trailing side are getting forward far more often since Jay Bird's stunning finish.

    The conditions are worsening at Gayfield and, as cliché as it may sound, that may play right into the home team's hands with 25 minutes to play.

    Arbroath's Michael McKenna and Raith's Lewis Vaughan in action during a cinch Championship match between Arbroath and Raith Rovers at Gayfield Park, on March 01, 2024, in Arbroath, Scotland.Image source, SNS
  12. 'Brilliant from Bird'published at 21:08 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 1-2 Raith Rovers

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland international on BBC Scotland

    It's a sensational strike.

    The movement and strike from Jay Bird is nothing short of brilliant.

    Arbroath are right back in it.

  13. GOAL! Arbroath 1-2 Raith Roverspublished at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Jay Bird

    Game on!

    A sublime finish from the substitute.

    A swivelling strike on the turn from Bird hands the home side a lifeline.

    Arbroath goalImage source, BBC Sport
  14. Postpublished at 21:05 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 0-2 Raith Rovers

    That about sums it up for Arbroath.

    Mark Stowe looks to fire at goal from a tough angle, but a bobble on the pitch impedes his effort and sees the ball soar over the stand.

  15. Postpublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 0-2 Raith Rovers

    Jim McIntyre makes another change as his side trail by two.

    English forward Jay Bird is on for Kyle Robinson.

  16. Postpublished at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 0-2 Raith Rovers

    Lewis Vaughan drags a low shot wide from a central position.

    Arbroath's backline all of a sudden looks completely disorganised.

    A sweeping challenge from Ricky Little looked to save the home side from conceding there, yet the ball still ended up at Vaughan's feet in a promising position.

  17. Postpublished at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 0-2 Raith Rovers

    Raith Rovers look to be in complete control now.

    Arbroath's resilient defence held tight in the first half - only being bested by a neat finish from outside the area - but were incredibly sloppy for the second.

    More than one error led to the goal and the hosts now look uncertain every time they have the ball in their own possession anywhere on the park.

    Raith's Josh Mullin celebrates as he scores to make it 2-0 during a cinch Championship match between Arbroath and Raith Rovers at Gayfield Park, on March 01, 2024, in Arbroath, Scotland.Image source, SNS
  18. 'That could be the killer goal'published at 20:57 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 0-2 Raith Rovers

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland international on BBC Scotland

    The goal is good but riddled with mistakes.

    Little doesn't get the contact on it to get it away. Teale also should be running with Rudden. It's so, so easy for Mullin to head it over the line.

    That could be the killer goal.

  19. GOAL! Arbroath 0-2 Raith Roverspublished at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Josh Mullin

    That's as easy as it gets.

    Mullin heads into an empty net after Lewis Vaughan's initial strike is blocked into his path.

    Ricky Little really should do better to clear Zak Rudden's low cross into the box.

    Raith GOAL
  20. CLOSE!published at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Arbroath 0-1 Raith Rovers

    A huge scare for Arbroath!

    Scott Stewart gets himself into trouble, allowing Kyle Turner to send a low cross into the danger area.

    Derek Gaston can only palm the ball into the path of Lewis Vaughan, whose effort is cleared off the goal line.