Arbroath midfielder Nicky Low scored a winning penalty against Raith.
What happened?
Low made his first start for Arbroath since September and played a crucial role in the 2-1 win.
The match was played on a cold afternoon in Kirkcaldy. Arbroath fell behind but showed character to battle back and win.
Why it matters for Arbroath
No player epitomizes Arbroath more than Low, a hard-working and positive player. He was sidelined by an ankle injury picked up against Kilmarnock last year.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 3rd in Scottish Championship, 52 pts, 13W-13D-10L from 36 games |
| Recent form | DDWLL |
| Last result | Arbroath 0-0 Dunfermline (2026-05-08) |
What comes next?
Arbroath are now being talked about as genuine title contenders. Low said he is delighted to be back and playing after his injury woes. He added that the team has shown character even when loan players left.
Low is just glad to be playing given the severity of his ankle knock a few months ago. He discussed his injury and how he was worried when it happened. The team's manager, Dick Campbell, felt Low was ready to start against Raith.
Arbroath's recent win has put them four points clear at the top of the cinch Championship. Low's experience of playing in the Premiership with Aberdeen and Dundee will be key in the second half of the season. The team's recovery from a substandard performance the week before at Ayr has the hallmarks of champions. Low pointed out that most teams who challenge for leagues do not normally lose two in a row. Arbroath has not lost two in a row and is still going strong.
The team's current league standing is 3rd in the Scottish Championship, with 52 points from 36 games. Their recent form has been DDWLL, with the last result being a 0-0 draw against Dunfermline on 2026-05-08. Arbroath will look to continue their strong performance in the upcoming matches.
