Topic Originator: Johanisk
Date: Wed 22 Oct 09:42
THE PARS NEWS UPDATE - Wednesday 22nd October 2025
=== MATCH REPORT: AIRDRIE 0-4 DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC ===
Dunfermline Athletic delivered an outstanding 4-0 victory away to Airdrieonians last night, with Andrew Tod and Matty Todd starring in a dominant performance.
Source: Dunfermline Press (https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/25561514.dunfermline-andrew-tod-matty-todd-send-pars-airdrie-win/)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Andrew Tod scored twice in two minutes (39th & 41st) to give Pars control at half-time
• Matty Todd scored his first goal since December 2024 (48th minute) after making his first start of the season
• Chris Kane added a fourth in stoppage time
• Airdrie`s Liam McStravick was sent off late in the game
• The victory lifts Dunfermline to 5th place, just 2 points outside the play-off places
MANAGER`S REACTION:
Neil Lennon was delighted with the performance: "Great goals, great performance. Considering we were missing Amade, Gilmour, and Barney Stewart from Friday night, it was an outstanding squad performance."
Lennon praised Andrew Tod: "In Andy Tod, I think we`ve got a real quality player. He`s got the intelligence to find space in the box and his fitness levels are very good."
On Matty Todd`s performance under difficult personal circumstances: "Matty Todd hasn`t been performing, and he knew that himself. He`s had a family bereavement, so even a bigger tribute to him for doing that under such difficult circumstances."
Source: The Courier (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/5356393/neil-lennon-dunfermline-athletic-airdrie-win-tod-todd/)
=== INJURY UPDATE ===
• Billy Terrell substituted at half-time with calf problem
• Charlie Gilmour out with medial ligament tweak
• Alfons Amade has dead leg from Friday`s derby
• Barney Stewart following concussion protocol but should be fine for weekend
=== FAN REACTION ===
From East End Bounce fan forum (https://www.eastendbounce.org/):
• "Very comfortable after we scored. Airdrie were really poor though. Pleased to see Matty Todd play well and score, his confidence should be coming back now."
• "We were never in any danger of losing that game. The most relaxed I`ve felt at the fitba for years."
• "Kearney, Bray and JCM were absolute standouts for me. A fantastic result and performance away from home."
• "A result at Dingwall [Ross County] and we`ll be laughing."
=== UPCOMING FIXTURES ===
• Next: Ross County (A) - This weekend
• Ayr United fixture moved to Friday 31st October for TV coverage
=== SUMMARY ===
A fantastic night for The Pars with a comprehensive 4-0 away victory that moves them within touching distance of the play-off places. The performance of Andrew Tod continues to impress, while Matty Todd`s return to form and first goal of the season provides a major boost. With back-to-back wins following the Fife derby victory over Raith Rovers, confidence is building under Neil Lennon.
Next up is the trip to Ross County this weekend - a chance to potentially move into the play-off places with a positive result.
Mon the Pars!
Post Edited (Wed 22 Oct 09:43)
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