A thrilling 2-2 draw between Airdrie and Partick Thistle has set the stage for an exciting second leg in the cinch Premiership play-off quarter-final. Nikolay Todorov opened the scoring for Airdrie, but Luke McBeth’s spectacular strike equalized for Thistle before Scott Robinson put them ahead just before half-time. Gabby McGill then leveled for Airdrie early in the second half, setting up a tense finale. Both teams had chances to secure the advantage for the return leg at Firhill on Friday.
Airdrie, aiming for a second consecutive play-off success, were matched by Thistle, who are looking to improve on last year’s performance. Thistle’s 4-0 victory over Airdrie in their previous encounter proved to be crucial in the Championship table standings, but Airdrie started brightly at home, hoping to secure a spot in the semi-finals against Raith Rovers.
The game saw Todorov and McBeth shine, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to capitalize in the final third. The tie remains finely poised, with both sides eager to secure a spot in the next round. Additionally, other Championship and League One play-off matches were equally intense, setting up an exciting weekend of second-leg action.
