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Scottish Championship round-up: Hibernian draw with Morton

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Lawrence Shankland scored a penalty in the second half as Morton came from behind to draw 1-1 with Championship leaders Hibernian

Hibernian remain nine points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship after a 1-1 draw with Greenock Morton.

Jason Cummings gave Neil Lennon's side the lead in the first half but Morton earned a point through Lawrence Shankland's penalty after Jamie McDonagh was brought down by Darren McGregor on 66 minutes.

But Lennon was unhappy with referee Bobby Madden's decision not to award a penalty when John McGinn's shot appeared to strike Mark Russell's hand.

08/04/17 LADBROKES CHAMPIONSHIP. MORTON v HIBERNIAN. CAPPIELOW PARK - GREENOCK. Hibernian's Jason Cummings  scores his side's opening goal
Image: Jason Cummings gave Hibs the lead at Morton but they were pegged back through Shankland's penalty

Hibs could secure the Championship title next week if results elsewhere go their way.

Falkirk stay in second position in the table after a 1-1 draw with Dundee United.

Simon Murray put fourth-place United ahead on 50 minutes, slotting a shot under Robbie Thomson.

Simon Murray
Image: Simon Murray gave Dundee United the lead against Falkirk

Falkirk equalised courtesy of Luke Leahy heading in a James Craigen free-kick and the Bairns almost snatched victory when Scott Shepherd hit the post from close range.

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Luke Leahy
Image: Luke Leahy's late equaliser secured a point for Falkirk at Dundee United

Ayr have moved to the bottom of the table after a 2-0 defeat to Queen of the South.

Stephen Dobbie netted a brace to take his tally of goals to the season to 23 and keep his side in fifth place.

Stephen Dobbie
Image: A brace from Stephen Dobbie clinched the three points for Queen of the South at Ayr United

St Mirren moved off the bottom following a 1-1 draw with Dumbarton.

Kyle Magennis gave the Buddies an early lead but Lewis Vaughan levelled for Dumbarton.

08/04/17 LADBROKES CHAMPIONSHIP. ST MIRREN v DUMBARTON. PAISLEY 2021 STADIUM - PAISLEY. St Mirren's Kyle Magennis scores to  make it 1-0
Image: St Mirren's Kyle Magennis scored first in their 1-1 draw with Dumbarton

St Mirren missed a penalty when Rory Loy's spot-kick was saved while Adam Eckersley was sent off for a second booking in stoppage time.

 Lewis Vaughan
Image: Lewis Vaughan earned a point for Dumbarton

Kallum Higginbotham converted a penalty as Dunfermline defeated Raith Rovers 1-0 after Paul McMullan was brought down by Jason Thompson in the second half.

Kallum Higginbotham
Image: Kallum Higginbotham's penalty was enough to secure the victory for Dunfermline over Raith Rovers

The result keeps Dunfermline in sixth spot, eight points off the bottom, while Raith stay in eighth.

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