Alloa players and fans were left disappointed at Recreation Park

Alloa Athletic missed out on the Second Division title on goal difference after fighting back from behind to defeat 10-man Cowdenbeath at Recreation Park.

The visitors opened the scoring when Brian Fairbairn's right-wing cross was diverted into the net by John Dempster.

Bryan Prunty fired home from Scott Walker`s excellent through ball after 74 minutes to equalise.

Andrew Scott converted a penalty after Prunty was brought down and followed that up with an 83rd-minute strike.

It was not enough to deny Stirling Albion the title after their 1-1 draw away to Stirling Albion.

Alloa and Cowdenbeath meet again in the play-offs, with First Division side Airdrie United facing Brechin City in the other one for a place in the final.

Alloa: Crawford, McClune, Townsley, Buist (McAvoy 31), Walker, Scott, Grant (Hay 64), Gormley, Gilhaney, Prunty, Noble (Craig 13).
Subs Not Used: Flynn, Carroll.

Goals: Prunty 74, Scott 79 pen, 83.

Cowdenbeath: Hay, Armstrong, McGregor, Brett, Linton, Fairbairn (Ramsay 83), Robertson, Adamson, Stein, Dempster, McBride (Wallace 87).
Subs Not Used: Bower, Bradley, Torrance.

Sent Off: Armstrong (45). Booked: Adamson, McGregor.

Goals: Dempster 28.

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