Stewartry took the pitch at Violetbank knowing they needed a bonus point win over Annan ahead of this weekend’s table topping clash.
West one leaders Garnock visit the Greenlaw on Saturday for a match that could go a long way to deciding the outcome of the league. The Blacks are four points adrift but have a game in hand so victory would be a major boost to their title hopes.
Another hard fought local derby was a decent rehearsal. Stewartry were keen to stretch their record seven win run to hang on to the Chisholm Cup as well as pick up maximum points.