Forfar Athletic won the bragging rights in the Angus derby with victory over Montrose at Station Park and at the same time strengthened their claim for second spot in the third division.
As Livingston wrapped up the title, the Loons saw off bottom side Montrose to secure their play-off place in the hope of making the step up with Livi.
Forfar were rarely troubled by Montrose, but it took until deep into stoppage-time before they made sure of the points.
Martin Fotheringham slammed home a spectacular strike to follow up Chris Templeman’s goal just 60 seconds into the second half.
The win delighted Forfar boss Dick Campbell, who felt it was just reward for his side’s efforts and went some way towards avenging the 4-0 defeat at Links Park last month.
He said, “This was a great result for us. I thought it was a very professional performance and it is always great to win a derby.
“Our congratulations go to Livingston but from our point of view we want to keep our momentum going all the way through the play-offs.
“I would like to try and freshen things up if possible for our midweek game now. That is seven wins out of eight and it is another shut-out as well.”
The visitors failed to take advantage of the gale force winds at their back in the first half and rarely threatened Forfar.
The closest they came to breaking the deadlock was when a corner from former Loon Stephen McNally clipped the crossbar.
In contrast, Forfar showed how it should be done just 60 seconds into the second half when a corner from Barry Sellars caused problems and Templeman somehow got a touch to bundle the ball over the line.
Forfar pushed hard for a second and Gable Endies keeper Steven Coutts was twice called upon to make great stops from Ian Campbell and Andy Todd. However, he could do nothing about Fotheringham’s brilliant strike. He picked the ball up 25 yards out and curled a beautiful shot into the far corner.
Montrose manager Steven Tweed was disappointed but philosophical.
“We were well short of players but the real problem was the timing of us losing the first goal,” he said.
“We huffed and we puffed but we just did not create enough chances and there lies the obituary for us.”