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Gavin Gallagher (centre) fired Airdrieonians' winner Airdrieonians got the better of Hamilton Academical in their Lanarkshire derby to move to within seven points of Dunfermline Athletic at the foot of the Scottish Championship. Home forward Aaron Reid and Accies counterpart Oli Shaw were both denied by a post in the first half, while both goalkeepers were called into action before the hosts broke the deadlock. Midfielder Adam Frizzell fired into the top corner after being set up by defender Lewis Strapp on the break after 64 minutes. Accies defender Sean Mc Ginty headed the leveller following a free-kick with seven minutes remaining, but midfielder Gavin Gallagher fired home two minutes later from outside the penalty box. It ended a four-game run without a win over Accies, who remain a point ahead of Dunfermline in third bottom place after the Pars lost 1-0 away to leaders Falkirk. Last Updated 8th March 2025 at 16: 54 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Rhys Mc Cabe Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 Manager: John Rankin Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Rhys Mc Cabe Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 Manager: John Rankin Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Airdrieonians 2, Hamilton Academical 1. Second Half ends, Airdrieonians 2, Hamilton Academical 1. Foul by Reghan Tumilty (Hamilton Academical). Lewis Strapp (Airdrieonians) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Kyle Mac Donald (Hamilton Academical). Ricco Diack (Airdrieonians) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Alex Bannon (Airdrieonians) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Steven Bradley (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Alex Bannon (Airdrieonians). Substitution, Airdrieonians. Mason Hancock replaces Lewis Mc Grattan. Goal! Airdrieonians 2, Hamilton Academical 1. Gavin Gallagher (Airdrieonians) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Chris Mochrie following a fast break. Goal! Airdrieonians 1, Hamilton Academical 1. Sean Mc Ginty (Hamilton Academical) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Connor Smith following a set piece situation. Dylan Mac Donald (Airdrieonians) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Euan Henderson (Hamilton Academical) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Dylan Mac Donald (Airdrieonians). Corner, Airdrieonians. Conceded by Connor Smith. Substitution, Hamilton Academical. Nikolay Todorov replaces Oli Shaw. Attempt saved. Gavin Gallagher (Airdrieonians) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Attempt missed. Oli Shaw (Hamilton Academical) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a corner. Corner, Hamilton Academical. Conceded by Lewis Strapp. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.