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Ever since Raith lost their crucial game in hand against Airdrie earlier this month, they have been realistic about their title chances.

The defeat came just ten days after the 2-0 reverse against United in the teams’ top-of-the-table clash.

That was not a mortal blow to their hopes of clinching the championship.

But, coming on the back of a goalless draw against Queen’s Park – who United would go on to hammer 5-0 – and being followed by the 3-1 loss to Airdrie, there were too many stumbles from Rovers in the home straight.

It means, however, they have had plenty of time to get used to the fact that United have now won the league, and the prospect of their own play-off battles ahead.