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Kelly's deflected strike gives hosts early lead, then Muirhead converts penalty after Ayr keeper Stone fouls Montano Kelly steers in third goal just before break Livingston need to win to deny Falkirk chance to clinch title on Saturday Ayr are third, five points behind their hosts Jack Herrall Livingston 3-0 Ayr United Ayr fashion half a chance as they try to claw some ground back. A foul is given for a foul on Livi's Jamei Brandon in the area, though, and all the momentum falls out of that attack. It has certainly been a more competitive start to the second 45 for the visitors. Livingston 3-0 Ayr United A triple change for Ayr at the break. Jake Hastie, Dylan Watret, and Lenny Agbaire are all on. Going off are Jamie Murphy, Cole Mc Kinnon, and Paddy Reading Livingston 3-0 Ayr United Back to it. Second-half time. HT: Livingston 3-0 Ayr United This video can not be played Stephen Kelly scores his second as Livingston move further ahead HT: Livingston 3-0 Ayr United This video can not be played Robbie Muirhead nets spot kick to double Livingston lead HT: Livingston 3-0 Ayr United This video can not be played Livingston awarded penalty as Harry Stone clatters Cristian Montano HT: Livingston 3-0 Ayr United This video can not be played Stephen Kelly gives Livingston an early lead HT: Livingston 3-0 Ayr United Right, let's take a look at the goals? HT: Livingston 3-0 Ayr United He spoke pre-match about wanting to keep the dream of a second-place finish alive. That first half was nightmare stuff from Ayr, it has to be said. A Stephen Kelly double either side of Robbie Muirhead's well-taken penalty have the hosts well ahead at the interval. Ayr have had a few half chances, but it's a well-deserved lead for David Martindale's side at the break. Stephen Kelly Is that second place in the Scottish Championship wrapped up? Sweetly struck from Kelly, who volleys an attempted clearance into the bottom corner. Livingston 2-0 Ayr United Macaulay Tait hoofs the ball up the pitch and finds Muirhead, who takes a sensational touch to flick it beyond his man. The move breaks down soon after, but that flick was wonderful stuff. Livingston 2-0 Ayr United Livi's Lewis Smith picks up a booking for a dive in the area. Livingston 2-0 Ayr United Scott Pittmanz Montano fires the ball across the face of goal and finds Scott Pittman. His close-range effort is blocked. Livi are by no means settling for a two-goal lead at the interval, it seems. Livingston 2-0 Ayr United Montano takes a thump in the middle of the park again, but he's able to continue. Just moments later, he pops up in the box but can't sweep home his side's third of the evening. Robbie Muirhead Stone dives to his right, but Muirhead slams it down the middle. Excellent technique. Livingston 1-0 Ayr United Harry Stone, who has been impressive so far, clatters into Cristian Montano and gives away a penalty. Michael Stewart, who is on commentary duty, reckons it is a penalty, but a "fairly soft one". Livingston 1-0 Ayr United Excellent defending from Ryan Mc Gowan to block Jamie Murphy's low, driven cross. If he mistimes it, it could well be an own goal, or find Connor Mc Lennan who was lurking at the back post. Livingston 1-0 Ayr United Cristian Montano latches onto a flicked on just outside the area, but Stone once again smothers the low effort. Livingston 1-0 Ayr United This video can not be played Stephen Kelly gives Livingston an early lead Last Updated 18th April 2025 at 20: 34 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: David Martindale Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Scott Brown Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: David Martindale Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Scott Brown Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.