Elgin ran out winners at Galabank but, despite the victory, remain bottom of the Third Division.Midfielder Mark Nicolson grabbed the only goal of the game with a low right-footed strike.

However, hero turned to villain as Nicolson saw himself red-carded after a foul on Annan's Aaron Muirhead led to him seeing a second yellow card.

Annan pressed hard for an equaliser, but despite having a man advantage they couldn't find a way past Elgin.

Annan Athletic: Summersgill, Muirhead, Neilson, Aitken, MacBeth, Steven Sloan (Lewis Sloan 60), Steele, Gilfillan, Halsman (Jack 35), Walker (Felvus 71), Cox. Subs Not Used: Jamieson, Jardine.

Booked: Aitken, Gilfillan.

Elgin: Bain, Dempsie, Kaczan, Duff, Edwards (Barry Wilson 72), Cameron, O'Donoghue, Jake Inglis, Millar (Gunn 68), Frizzel (Crooks 56), Nicolson. Subs Not Used: Steven Dunn, MacLeod.

Sent Off: Nicolson (55).

Booked: Nicolson, Duff, Bain, Kaczan.

Goals: Nicolson 9.

Att: 505

Ref: E Anderson (Scotland).

Source: BBC Sport