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Airdrieonians secure spot in Championship after defeating Cove Rangers on aggregate

Airdrieonians secure spot in Championship after defeating Cove Rangers on aggregate

Airdrieonians guaranteed their spot in the Scottish Championship for another season after defeating Cove Rangers 2-1 overall in their playoff final following a goalless second-leg match at Excelsior Stadium.

Early in the game, Lewis McGrattan forced Cove goalkeeper Nicholas Suman to make a fine save, while Cove's Cade Melrose made a crucial block to deny Adam Emslie's shot.

McGrattan missed another chance with a wayward shot, and Airdrie's attack was stopped by a solid block from Arron Darge to deny Aidan Wilson.

In the second half, Melrose made a good save to deny Ryan Harrington's shot, and Wilson's attempt went wide.

Melrose also stopped a late effort from Myles Gaffney as Cove's aspirations of earning promotion to the higher division were dashed.