Edinburgh City ready to shoot up League Two after late victory
Innes Lawson's late strike earned Edinburgh City a 1-0 victory over Annan at Meadowbank.
The 22-year-old played a neat one-two with Jack Leitch before slipping the ball into the far corner with just a couple of minutes to spare.
The Citizens remain tenth following their five-point deduction, but are now just a point adrift of Dumbarton.
Manager Michael McIndoe said: "It was another good win on Saturday. It was a different type of game from previous weeks. The very warm conditions probably affected the tempo of the match at times, but the players stuck to the game plan and kept pushing for the winner late on.
"It was a great piece of creativity from Jack and Innes to pick the lock with just a few minutes remaining.
"Overall, we looked very strong again in all areas and probably could have had one or two more goals given the chances we created.
"We're building each week and gradually getting stronger. Another real positive is that we have five players due back from injury next month, which will be a big boost for the squad.
"I'm really pleased with the players' desire and fitness levels at this early stage of the season. The challenge now is to maintain those standards week to week.
"We have two good games coming up this week, with Hamilton away in the cup tomorrow night and Forfar at home on Friday as we look to continue our progress as a group."
Meanwhile, Spartans and Elgin City played out a 3-3 thriller at the Vanloq Community Stadium.
Marc McNulty's brace, one from the penalty spot, and Ricardo Dinanga's effort, saw the hosts fight back from 3-1 down.
Assistant Spartans boss Darren Cameron said: "The second half was end to end but it was disappointing to lose the goal to go 3-1 down, but I can't fault the character of the boys coming back and we finished the game strong. We were pushing to get a fourth goal to get the three points but it wasn't to be."
Midfielder Jamie Dishington also made his 400th appearance in a Spartans jersey, with Cameron adding: "Jamie is a great lad and what an achievement to have made 400 appearances, just phenomenal. He never lets you down and always gives 110 per cent every week."