Inverness beats Championship leaders Stenhousemuir 2-0

Summarised from Press and Journal's report · Updated 10 Oct, 19:43 · Archive

Inverness Caledonian Thistle defeated Championship leaders Stenhousemuir 2-0 with first-half goals from Adam Mackonnon and Calum MacLeod.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle defeated Championship leaders Stenhousemuir 2-0 at the PSG Stadium, inflicting the season's first defeat on the league's surprise package. Adam Mackonnon and Calum MacLeod scored in the first half as Inverness dominated the opening period. Stenhousemuir improved in the second half but Inverness's solid defensive display held firm.

The victory lifted Inverness from eighth to fifth in the table, with the club earning 10 points from their last four matches. Stenhousemuir remain top with a two-point lead over Raith Rovers, but have a game in hand. Manager Scott Kellacher praised his players for their performance, saying 'We passed, moved it and created problems. That's the sort of performance that we're needing to put in at home.' He added that Stenhousemuir were 'a very good side' but Inverness had to be 'at our best' to win, which they were.

Inverness have a game in hand against Queen's Park on Tuesday and could move within two points of third-placed Partick Thistle if they win.

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• Caley Thistle inflict first Championship defeat on leaders Stenhousemuir to soar up to fifth placeFirst half goals from Adam Mackinnon and Calum MacLeod earn Inverness full points against the league's surprise package.Press and Journal · 10 Oct, 16:51

In this story: Inverness Caledonian Thistle · Stenhousemuir · Adam Mackonnon · Calum MacLeod · Scott Kellacher · Partick Thistle · Raith Rovers · Queen's Park

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