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Forfar Athletic 1-2 Edinburgh City: League Two leaders beaten by newcomers

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City defender Chris McKee in the away dressing-room prior to the match against Forfar Athletic
City defender Chris McKee had time to study the match programme in the away dressing-room
Edinburgh City manager Gary Jardine looks pensive as the team bus arrives at Station Park, Forfar, before the League Two fixture
Edinburgh City manager Gary Jardine looked pensive as the team bus arrived at Station Park, Forfar, before the League Two fixture
The City players on the pitch prior to the match against the the SPFL League 2 leaders
Grey clouds circled Station Park as the Edinburgh City had a look at the Forfar pitch
Half-time draw tickets on sale as home fans arrive for the match
Home fans were enticed by half-time draw tickets as they arrived for the match
A group of elderly fans in the main stand await the arrival of the teams on to the pitch prior to the kick-off
There were a few stern looks from the home fans in the main stand as they awaited the arrival of the teams on to the pitch
City defender Jordan Caddow leaps highest as the teams take to the pitch
City defender Jordan Caddow looked full of bounce at the teams emerged from the tunnel
Former Scotland forward Derek Riordan takes a first half free-kick on his full debut for City
Former Scotland international Derek Riordan (right) was making his debut for Edinburgh City
Spectators in a crowd of 446 watch the first half action as Edinburgh City look for their second successive away win
A crowd of 446 was in Forfar as the League Two leaders hosted an Edinburgh side seeking their second successive away win
City defend a corner as Forfar go in search of the opening goal at Station Park
City were under pressure from a corner as Forfar went in search of the opening goal at Station Park
Forfar supporters celebrate Jim Lister's opening just before half-time
Jim Lister's goal before half-time gave the Forfar fans cause to celebrate
Derek Riordan leaps in celebration after his 76th minute equaliser for City against the league leaders
Derek Riordan (centre) marked his City debut with a 76th-minute equaliser against the league leaders
The Edinburgh City bench react with delight as Lewis Allan's shot gave the visitors the lead in the 86th minute
The Edinburgh City bench reacted with delight as Lewis Allan's shot put the visitors into an 86th-minute lead
City manager Gary Jardine congratulates winning goalscorer Lewis Allan on the pitch after their 2-1 victory
Winning goalscorer Lewis Allan was congratulated by City manager Gary Jardine after their 2-1 victory
Captain Joe Mbu (left) celebrates with Lewis Allan at the final whistle as City secure three points at Station Park
City captain Joe Mbu and Lewis Allan celebrated at the final whistle as their side moved above Clyde into eighth place in League Two

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