FALKIRK, Scotland (Interstat) — Peterhead secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Falkirk on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in a chaotic Scottish League One match that defied pregame projections and featured a flurry of late goals at Falkirk Community Stadium.

The match, the third week of the League One season, saw the visiting Blue Toon overcome a numerical disadvantage in the closing minutes to snatch the win, handing Falkirk its third draw in five league matches this campaign.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, and its ELO rating system gave Falkirk a 76.80 percent probability to win. The actual result upended those forecasts in a contest defined by its frantic conclusion.

The first half was a tense, physical affair with three yellow cards, all shown to Peterhead players. Ryan Dow was cautioned in the 28th minute, followed by Robbie Scully in the 40th. The deadlock was broken in the final moments of the half in stunning fashion. Peterhead’s Max Gillies scored in the 45th minute, only for Falkirk to respond almost immediately from the restart. Defender Ryan Williamson found the net in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time, sending the teams into the break level at 1-1.

Falkirk carried that momentum into the second half, with midfielder Callumn Morrison putting the home side ahead 2-1 in the 58th minute. As the match entered its final stages, Peterhead’s discipline frayed. Andrew McDonald received a yellow card in the 82nd minute, and the situation worsened two minutes later when Conor O’Keefe was shown a red card, forcing Peterhead to play the remainder of the match with 10 men.

Despite the disadvantage, Peterhead found an equalizer in the 90th minute. The goal, which completed the scoring for the visitors, secured the three points for Peterhead.

Falkirk’s Gary Oliver, a substitute from Glasgow, provided a final twist, scoring a goal in the 90th minute for the home side. Coll Ian Donaldson of Falkirk was shown a yellow card in the 88th minute amid the late drama.

The result improves Peterhead’s League One record to 12 wins, 14 losses and six draws. Falkirk remains winless in the league this season, now at zero wins, two losses and three draws. In overall competition records this season, Peterhead moved to 14 wins, 18 losses and seven draws, while Falkirk’s overall mark shifted to 17 wins, 15 losses and eight draws.

Peterhead entered the match following a 1-1 draw with Montrose on Saturday. The team’s recent form has been inconsistent, with a win, a draw and two losses in its last four matches across all competitions prior to Sunday.

Falkirk arrived after a narrow 2-1 loss to Scottish Premiership side St. Mirren in a cup match on Saturday. Its league form has been characterized by an inability to turn draws into victories.

Peterhead’s next match is on the road against Clyde in League One. Falkirk’s next scheduled contest is away against Montrose, also in league play.