Queen's Park deliver Airdrie title boost but Cove Rangers retain unbeaten run after last-gasp goal

Queen's Park have given Airdrie's chances of lifting the League One title a helping hand by holding Cove Rangers to a 1-1 draw at Firhill.

Paul Hartley's side had been on an outstanding unbeaten run of 21 league matches but Bob McHugh's screamer looked to have sealed an impressive Spiders victory and ended that streak.

But, just like they did in Lanarkshire last month, the first-placed side netted a 93rd minute leveller, Leighton McIntosh this time with the goal.

It's a fittingly ironic twist as Diamonds legend and new Queen's boss Owen Coyle hands his former club a boost heading into the final four matches.

Airdrie cut the gap to two points on Saturday with a comfortable 2-0 win away at East Fife, courtesy of a Calum Gallagher double.

Cove have passed up the chance to restore their five-point gap as the third-tier title race looks set to go down to the wire.

Ian Murray's Diamonds face Montrose next Saturday and have matches with Dumbarton, Clyde and Peterhead to follow.

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