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06 Sept 2025

Raith beat Ayr to keep pace with leaders Dundee United

Raith beat Ayr to keep pace with leaders Dundee United

Raith kept pace with Scottish Championship leaders Dundee United with a 2-1 home victory over Ayr.

Dylan Easton celebrated his 30th birthday in style by netting the opener on the stroke of half-time, curling an effort into the top corner from the edge of box.

Ayr equalised 10 minutes after half-time when substitute Logan Chalmers struck.

But Jack Hamilton restored Raith’s lead in the 65th minute, keeping his cool to score from the penalty spot after Mark McKenzie committed a foul in the box, to leave Rovers four points behind Dundee United with a game in hand.

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