Soccer

Aidan Fitzpatrick double fires Partick Thistle to victory

Aidan Fitzpatrick, left, scored twice against Arbroath (Steve Welsh/PA)
Aidan Fitzpatrick, left, scored twice against Arbroath (Steve Welsh/PA)

Partick Thistle cemented their place in the Scottish Championship top four with a 3-1 win at Arbroath.

Aidan Fitzpatrick’s brace and Brian Graham’s goal ensured the visitors remain third in the table.

Stevie Lawless had a penalty saved six minutes after the break and Harry Milne also had a goal disallowed.

Jermaine Hylton scored a consolation with three minutes left and the hosts stay in eighth.