Michael O’Halloran’s late goal settled some late nerves and helped Dunfermline to a 3-1 win over struggling Morton in the cinch Championship.

The hosts had started brightly at East End Park with Craig Wighton grabbing an eighth-minute opener from a Joe Chalmers corner.

Lewis McCann crashed a 25-yard effort against the crossbar before he doubled Dunfermline’s lead after 27 minutes by converting a Josh Edwards cross.

Alex Jakubiak missed two good chances for the hosts in the second half before Morton rallied with both Cameron Blues and Robbie Muirhead coming close.

Robbie Crawford’s first-time shot reduced the deficit eight minutes from time, but O’Halloran’s late finish finally sealed victory for the hosts.