A last-minute strike from Gary Redpath has taken BSC Glasgow to the top of the Lowland League.

Stephen Swift’s team had to come from behind at Ainslie Park after Jamie Dishington gave Spartans an early lead.

Robbie Duncan’s equaliser was followed by Redpath’s late winner.

Former Huddersfield striker Liam Coogans snatched a late double to also take East Kilbride joint top.

Ross McNeil was also on target in the closing stages for Billy Stark’s team as they saw off Cumbernauld Colts 3-0.

Lowly Hawick Royal Albert were beaten 4-0 by newcomers Edusport Academy at Galabank.

Angelo Steynor, Thomas Garnier, Ahmed Bouchentouf and Anthony Capo-Chichi all scored for the home team.

Greg Summers was red-carded late for Hawick to compound the misery for rookie manager Kenny Aitchison.

Gala Fairydean Rovers earned a point at Ochilview after holding East Stirlingshire to a goalless draw.

Gala gaffer Steven Noble said: “On another day we would have been leaving with all three points.

“We created a few good chances today but just couldn’t find a way past their keeper.”

On Friday evening Stirling University beat Dalbeattie Star 2-1 at Islecroft Stadium to remain in contention.

In the East Qualifying Cup Davie Irons enjoyed a winning start on his return to Gretna.

The Raydale Park team beat Ormiston 5-0.

Vale of Leithen also made short work of East of Scotland opposition despite being without nine players.

Manager Chris Anderson, who started his first match in almost two years, said: “I’m not intending to make a habit out of playing this season but we were without a lot of players through injuries, suspensions and holidays.”

Tommy Patterson, Sean Stewart and Jordan Finnie were all on target in Vale’s 3-0 win.

In the other ties, Whitehill Welfare required penalties to beat Leith Athletic, and Civil Service Strollers fired five past Edinburgh University without reply.