Arbroath's Scottish Championship campaign got off to a dramatic start as Nikolay Todorov's towering header earned them a deserved point against Ayr United. The hosts found themselves behind early on when Jamie Murphy fired Ayr in front inside five minutes. However, Arbroath were unfazed by the setback and slowly brought themselves back into the contest. Ryan Dow went close after being found unmarked by a precise Harry Cochrane cross, and Gavin Reilly was only denied by a superb save from Ayr goalkeeper David Mitchell. The pressure told late on as Craig Watson kept the ball in play with a cross to the back post, and Todorov climbed above Ayr defender Shaun Want to nod home. The Bulgarian striker had only been on the pitch a matter of minutes but made a telling impact with his first Arbroath goal. Arbroath's next match is against Queen's Park on 9 August, while Ayr United face Raith Rovers on the same day. Scott Brown's side would have fancied a similar result to their 4-0 League Cup win last month, but Arbroath's determination paid off. The draw sets the tone for an exciting season ahead for the Angus coast club. Arbroath's fans will be hoping for more of the same in their upcoming matches. The team's performance against Ayr United shows promise for the rest of the season.