MUSSELBURGH Athletic moved to the top of the East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) Premier Division in dramatic fashion last night (Wednesday).

The Honest Toun team took all three points against Whitburn Juniors in a late, late show while Tranent were also victorious at Gala Fairydean Rovers in the Scottish Lowland Football League (SLFL).

At Olivebank, it was second versus third on a night where the wet weather wiped out a number of other fixtures.

The West Lothian visitors were reduced to 10 men after just 10 minutes but then took a surprise lead midway through the first half.

 

 

Jamie Todd netted a quickfire equaliser and Musselburgh spurned the chance to go in front when they missed a penalty.

On half time, the home side were also reduced to 10 men when Andrew Dempster was sent off.

Zach Khan scored two minutes after the restart and that was how it stayed until stoppage time.

Whitburn equalised in the 91st minute but there was time for last twist in the tale as Bob Wilson netted four minutes into stoppage time.

Musselburgh now sit two points clear of Jeanfield Swifts, although the Perth side have a game in hand.

 

 

All the action in the Tranent contest came in the second half, with the hosts taking the lead on 50 minutes.

Danny Handling teed up Harry Girdwood for the leveller and the same players combined to help Tranent seal the win.

Jonny Stewart’s men now sit fourth in the table and only three points off of top spot.