Falkirk Edge Closer to Mid-Table Safety with Hard-Fought Victory at Livingston

Falkirk secured a crucial 2-1 victory over bottom-dwelling Livingston at the Home of the Set Fare Arena, maintaining their mid-table position with a performance that showcased both clinical finishing and defensive resilience.

The visitors took command early, with Kieran Wilson opening the scoring in just the sixth minute before Lewis Marsh doubled their advantage on 25 minutes. The early two-goal cushion reflected Falkirk’s superior league form—their 1.44 points per game significantly outweighing Livingston’s concerning 0.44 average.

Livingston, languishing in 12th place with just 11 points from 25 matches, appeared destined for another defeat as they headed into the interval trailing 2-0. However, Craig McLennan’s strike two minutes after the restart injected fresh hope into the home side’s survival bid.

The second half developed into a fractious affair, with referee MacDermid brandishing seven yellow cards as tensions escalated. Wilson, having made his mark with the opening goal, was cautioned on 37 minutes before being withdrawn at half-time—a tactical substitution that proved prescient given the increasingly physical nature of proceedings.

Falkirk’s ability to manage the game despite sustained pressure demonstrated the tactical maturity that has seen them accumulate 36 points this season. Their disciplined approach, even as cards flew for both sides in the final 20 minutes, highlighted why they sit comfortably in sixth position.

For Livingston, this defeat extends their worrying form to just two points from their last five matches. With a goal difference of -27 and six places separating them from their opponents, the statistics paint a stark picture of their relegation battle.

The victory moves Falkirk further clear of the bottom half, their recent WLWLW sequence suggesting they have found the consistency needed to secure their top-flight status. Meanwhile, Livingston’s LLLDD run leaves them increasingly isolated at the foot of the table.