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Ayr United bounced back from their midweek SPFL Trust Trophy defeat by East Kilbride with an important Scottish Championship win over Queen’s Park, despite the visitors' late rally. Goals from Jay Henderson with a well taken penalty and a nice finish from Mark Mc Kenzie gave the home side a comfortable cushion at the break and a nice finish from George Oakley, turning in Henderson’s free-kick, seemed to remove all doubt about the outcome 15 minutes from time. But two late goals in as many minutes from substitutes Anthony Hinds and Jack Turner made for a nervy ending for the hosts. Hinds curled in a beautiful effort after cutting in from the left wing on 81 minutes and Turner scored with a deflected shot from the edge of the area. The visitors could not find a leveller and finished with 10 players after sub Rocco Hickey-Fugaccia received a second yellow card. Ayr remain four points behind Livingston and have moved to within seven points of leaders Falkirk, while Queen's Park drop out of the top four and are a point off Partick Thistle. Last Updated 16th November 2024 at 16: 59 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Scott Brown Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Callum Davidson Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Scott Brown Formation: 3 - 4 - 3 Manager: Callum Davidson Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Ayr United 3, Queen's Park 2. Second Half ends, Ayr United 3, Queen's Park 2. Second yellow card to Rocco Hickey-Fugaccia (Queen's Park) for a bad foul. Foul by Rocco Hickey-Fugaccia (Queen's Park). Paddy Reading (Ayr United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Josh Hinds (Queen's Park). Ryan Howley (Ayr United) wins a free kick on the right wing. Attempt blocked. Ryan Howley (Ayr United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Jamie Hislop (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. Seb Drozd (Queen's Park) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Seb Drozd (Queen's Park). Liam Russell (Ayr United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Zach Mauchin (Queen's Park). Jamie Hislop (Ayr United) wins a free kick on the left wing. Attempt blocked. Joshua Scott (Queen's Park) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Ryan Howley (Ayr United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Dane Murray (Queen's Park) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ryan Howley (Ayr United). Goal! Ayr United 3, Queen's Park 2. Jack Turner (Queen's Park) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rocco Hickey-Fugaccia. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.