LIVINGSTON'S under 19's side were in action for the first time in 18 days last night and recorded an assured 5-0 victory over East Stirling on the Fieldturf.

Graeme Robertson and Paul Connolly's side returned to the top of the Irn-Bru Under 19's table with the win, with goals from Andy Halliday, Kyle Jacobs (2), Joe McKee and a strike from U17's squad member Dean Cummings.

U17's player Mark McNulty also featured as a substitute, setting up the goal for Cummings. Also coming off the bench for the last 10 minutes was U15's player David Aitken, making his first appearance at this level.

With four matches left to play in the league this season, the young Lions now find themselves one point ahead of Alloa Athletic - with two games in hand over the Wasps - and two points ahead of Raith Rovers, with one game in hand.

They will be looking to take another step towards retaining their U19's league champion's crown this weekend, with a tricky trip to face Montrose on Sunday at Links Park. Kick-off is at 12.30pm.

The U19's will then take part in a string of home fixtures in March to complete the league campaign, with games against Partick Thistle on 1 March, Arbroath on 8 March and Dundee on 15 March.

Livingston's under 17's side are also in action this weekend, with a home league fixture against Greenock Morton. Kick-off on the Fieldturf is at 1.30pm.