Gartcairn boss Mick Dunlop hopes their brilliant cup win over Lowland League side Tranent convinces his side they can win the West of Scotland First Division.
Goals from Jordan Love and Regan Aitken either side of a penalty by former Hamilton Accies striker James Keatings put the Airdrie side into the South Challenge Cup quarter-finals, where they play Kilwinning Rangers on April 1.
That has left the MTC Park side playing catch-up as they drop down to fifth place, but have up to four games in hand over the teams above them.
