Falkirk shared a goalless draw with St Johnstone to leave them needing a win at Kilmarnock on Saturday to avoid relegation from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Despite considerable pressure, especially in the first half, Steven Pressley's bottom-placed side were unable to conjure a goal at the Falkirk Stadium.
With rivals Killie winning at Aberdeen, the Bairns fell two points adrift and must now emulate last season's final-day victory at Inverness to avoid dropping to the First Division for the first time since 2005.
Source: PA
