Soccer

East Kilbride hold Stranraer in play-off final first leg

The two sides meet again at Stair Park next week.

East Kilbride kept their hopes of reaching League Two alive
East Kilbride kept their hopes of reaching League Two alive (Jeff Holmes/PA)

John Robertson equalised as Lowland League champions East Kilbride grabbed a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Pyramid play-off final against Stranraer.

Robertson levelled with a fine strike 19 minutes from time after League Two basement side Stranraer had come from behind to lead at K-Park.

Andy Stirling gave Kilby the lead after 32 minutes, but the visitors replied through Sean McIntosh on the stroke of half-time.

Craig Ross headed in a rebound to put Stranraer ahead on the hour, but Robertson ensured next week’s second meeting at Stair Park will begin evenly poised with a ferocious shot.