Date:12 Feb 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Somerset Park
Attendance:1,614

Barr (60) Deuchar (72) Fox (83)

Goal!

Live Commentary

90mins Centre by William Easton.

87mins A cross is delivered by Devon Jacobs, clearance made by Jim Lauchlan.

87mins Iain Russell takes a shot. David Crawford makes a save.

85mins David Cowan replaces Kyle Jacobs. Unfair challenge on Scott McLaughlin by Joe Hamill results in a free kick. Jim Lauchlan takes the direct free kick.

83mins Liam Fox grabs a goal from inside the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Ayr 0-3 Livingston.Robert Winters provided the assist for the goal.

82mins Robert Winters on for Bobby Barr.

82mins The referee shows Kyle Jacobs a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

81mins William Easton is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on William Easton by Kyle Jacobs. Chris Smith takes the free kick.

78mins Free kick awarded for a foul by William Easton on Keaghan Jacobs. Tony Bullock takes the direct free kick.

74mins Kenny Deuchar leaves the field to be replaced by Liam Fox.

74mins The official flags Bobby Barr offside. Free kick taken by David Crawford.

73mins Kyle Jacobs takes a shot. Save by David Crawford.

72mins Kenny Deuchar scores a headed goal from close range. Ayr 0-2 Livingston.Assist by Iain Russell.

70mins Paul Watson challenges Andy Rodgers unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Mark Roberts.

70mins Iain Russell crosses the ball. Iain Russell is ruled offside. Direct free kick taken by David Crawford.

67mins Centre by Iain Russell.

66mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Kenny Deuchar. David Crawford restarts play with the free kick.

65mins Corner taken by Joe Hamill from the left by-line, Andy Rodgers makes a clearance.

64mins Andy Rodgers comes on in place of Stuart Bannigan.

62mins William Easton joins the action as a substitute, replacing Jonathan Tiffoney. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Bobby Barr by Jonathan Tiffoney. Free kick taken by Jason Talbot.

61mins Short corner worked by Keaghan Jacobs.

60mins Bobby Barr finds the back of the net with a goal from close in low into the middle of the goal. Ayr 0-1 Livingston.Assist by Keaghan Jacobs.

59mins Iain Russell has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.

58mins Michael Moffat takes a shot. Save by Tony Bullock.

58mins Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Scott McLaughlin, Kenny Deuchar manages to make a clearance.

56mins Stuart Bannigan delivers the ball, Craig Barr manages to make a clearance.

55mins Joe Hamill takes the inswinging corner, free kick awarded for a foul by Paul Watson on David Crawford. David Crawford takes the direct free kick.

53mins Kenny Deuchar fouled by Ebbie Malone, the ref awards a free kick. Devon Jacobs restarts play with the free kick.

52mins Scott McLaughlin fouled by Kenny Deuchar, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Scott McLaughlin.

51mins Shot from deep inside the area by Joe Hamill clears the bar.

49mins Ross Robertson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jason Talbot. Direct free kick taken by Jason Talbot.

47mins A cross is delivered by Ross Robertson.

47mins The ball is delivered by Chris Smith.

45mins Bobby Barr takes a shot. Save by David Crawford.

44mins Michael Moffat gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Craig Barr. Tony Bullock takes the free kick.

42mins Short corner taken by Joe Hamill from the left by-line.

41mins The ball is swung over by Ebbie Malone, Tony Bullock makes a save.

40mins Jonathan Tiffoney has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

38mins Ebbie Malone receives a caution for unsporting behaviour. Foul by Ebbie Malone on Joe Hamill, free kick awarded. Keaghan Jacobs produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick, save by David Crawford.

35mins The ball is sent over by Bobby Barr, Ryan McCann manages to make a clearance.

33mins Kyle Jacobs takes a shot. Save made by David Crawford.

30mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Jonathan Tiffoney on Keaghan Jacobs. Keaghan Jacobs crosses the ball in from the free kick.

29mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Keaghan Jacobs by Ross Robertson. Paul Watson restarts play with the free kick.

26mins Scott McLaughlin takes the inswinging corner, free kick awarded for a foul by Jim Lauchlan on Paul Watson. Direct free kick taken by Tony Bullock.

26mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Scott McLaughlin played to the near post, Mark Roberts takes a shot. Save made by Tony Bullock.

25mins Mark Roberts takes a shot. Save made by Tony Bullock.

24mins Corner taken right-footed by Scott McLaughlin from the left by-line, Joe Hamill manages to make a clearance.

22mins The referee penalises Kenny Deuchar for handball. David Crawford restarts play with the free kick.

21mins Effort from deep inside the area by Michael Moffat misses to the left of the goal.

20mins Shot by Kenny Deuchar.

19mins Corner taken by Joe Hamill, David Crawford makes a save.

19mins Corner taken by Joe Hamill from the right by-line.

18mins Corner from the left by-line taken by Joe Hamill, Jim Lauchlan manages to make a clearance.

17mins Unfair challenge on Kenny Deuchar by Jim Lauchlan results in a free kick. Craig Barr takes the free kick.

16mins Ryan McCann sends in a cross, save by Tony Bullock.

15mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Iain Russell. Direct free kick taken by Jim Lauchlan.

13mins Keaghan Jacobs takes a shot. Save by David Crawford.

12mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Joe Hamill from the left by-line, Kyle Jacobs has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the goal.

11mins Iain Russell fouled by Jim Lauchlan, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Watson restarts play with the free kick.

9mins Jason Talbot challenges Jonathan Tiffoney unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jim Lauchlan restarts play with the free kick.

6mins Ebbie Malone gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kenny Deuchar. Joe Hamill takes the direct free kick.

6mins The referee shows Jonathan Tiffoney a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

5mins Mark Roberts produces a cross.

Foul by Jason Talbot on Ross Robertson, free kick awarded. Jim Lauchlan takes the direct free kick.

Booking for Jason Talbot for unsporting behaviour.

Match Preview

Top two prepare for crunch clash Ayr start a demanding week with a top of the table clash against leaders Livingston. Manager Brian Reid is able to bring back striker Michael Moffat after he was cup-tied for last weekend's defeat to St Mirren. Defender Willie Easton returns after injury while Martin Campbell is also expected to shake off a knock to play. Not such good news for Reid is the continued absence of Bobby Donnelly and Dean Keenan through injury, while Alan Trouten (suspension) is also missing and frontman Andy Rodgers (knock) is doubtful. Reid said: "We face Livingston, Brechin and then Forfar and that will be a real test of our resources. We beat Livingston before so we know we can do it." Livingston add new boy David Cowan to their squad for the trip to Somerset Park. The former Dundee defender has agreed a short-term deal with the Second Division leaders and could make his debut, however centre-back Michael O'Byrne sits out through suspension along with defensive colleague Cameron McDonald (hamstring). Midfielder Liam Fox is available after a ban while striker Marc McNulty may be included after scoring twice for the club`s youth side last weekend. Livi boss Gary Bollan said: "This will be a really tough game, as it was the last time we were down there. "I have watched Ayr myself recently and they have grown into a really strong team over the season so we will need to be at our best to take the three points."

Formation:442Manager: Brian Reid

Ayr

Formation: 442Manager: Gary Bollan

Livingston

David Crawford
Jonathan Tiffoney
Ebbie Malone
Jim Lauchlan
Chris Smith
Ross Robertson
Ryan McCann
Scott McLaughlin
Stuart Bannigan
Michael Moffat
Mark Roberts
SUBS
Ryan McWilliams
Andy Rodgers
William Easton
Alastair Woodburn
Shaun Kelly

Home

Away

Tony Bullock
Craig Barr
Joe Hamill
Devon Jacobs
Jason Talbot
Kyle Jacobs
Paul Watson
Keaghan Jacobs
Bobby Barr
Iain Russell
Kenny Deuchar
SUBS
Craig McDowall
Robert Winters
Liam Fox
David Cowan
Raffaele De Vita

Match Report

Livi lead lengthened Livingston extended their lead at the top of Division Two to six points with a comfortable 3-0 win over Ayr. Bobby Barr handed his side a 61st minute lead when he converted Keaghan Jacobs' right wing cross from six yards out. Kenny Deuchar doubled his side's advantage in the 73rd minute when he headed Iain Russell's corner into the corner from six yards out for his fourth goal in as many games since signing from Falkirk in January. Substitute Liam Fox wrapped up the points for Livi in the 84th minute when he got on the end of Robert Winters' low cross and controlled well before firing past David Crawford and into the bottom corner to make it 3-0.

Form Guide

WLWWDW Ayr VS Livingston WDLWWW

Last Meetings

Ayr 3 - 1 Livingston 02/10/2010 Livingston 2 - 1 Ayr 05/04/1997 Ayr 1 - 0 Livingston 01/02/1997 Livingston 1 - 0 Ayr 14/12/1996 Ayr 1 - 0 Livingston 12/10/1996

Top Scorers

Ayr M Roberts 7 R McCann 2 W Easton 2 S McLaughlin 1 A Trouten 1 R Robertson 1 C Smith 1 A Rodgers 1 E Malone 1 J Lauchlan 1 Livingston I Russell 9 R Winters 4 R De Vita 4 K Deuchar 3 K Jacobs 3 L Fox 2 B Barr 1 D Sinclair 1 A Conway 1 C Barr 1 K Jacobs 1 P Watson 1

Goals

Ayr Total goals 59 Goals per game 32 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 9 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Livingston Total goals 61 Goals per game 34 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 7 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 2 (For) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 6 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins