Scottish League One roundup: Dean Shiels brace for Rangers sinks East Fife

Rangers have beaten East Fife 2-0 to remain 17 points clear at the top of the Scottish League One.

The Glasgow outfit took the lead in the first five minutes, courtesy of Dean Shiels's goal.

Rangers were dominant throughout the game and doubled their advantage in the second period courtesy of a second strike by Shiels.

Meanwhile, Forfar Athletic recorded an emphatic 3-0 win against 10-man Stenhousemuir.

Gavin Swankie opened the scoring in the third minute for the home side, with Martyn Fotheringham also striking twice in the first half. A bad foul from Ross McMillan in the penalty area in the 27th minute led to his dismissal.

Elsewhere, Ayr United recorded a 3-0 win against bottom-side Airdrieonians thanks to second-half goals from Kevin Kyle, Michael Moffat and Alan Forrest, Dunfermline Athletic won an eventful game 3-2 against Stranraer and Brechin City defeated Arbroath 1-0 at Gayfield Park.

Results in full: Rangers 2-0 East Fife, Forfar 3-0 Stenhousemuir, Ayr 3-0 Airdrieonians, Dunfermline 3-2 Stranraer, Arbroath 0-1 Brechin