Here, the Fife Free Press looks back at the last nine fixtures between the teams. Despite recent losses, it’s not all been doom and gloom for Rovers against the North Lanarkshire outfit.
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December 7, 2019: Raith Rovers 1-0 Airdrieonians. Despite having Iain Davidson (pictured) and Matthews sent off, Raith win with earlier Matthews goal. Airdrie have Callum Fordyce red-carded. (Pic FPA) Photo: walter neilson
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September 21, 2019: Airdrieonians 0-1 Raith Rovers. League 1 clash decided by goal from Grant Anderson, who celebrates with team-mates in front of fans (Pic FPA) Photo: walter neilson
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March 9, 2019: Raith Rovers 1-0 Airdrieonians. Grant Gillespie scores from close range on 74 minutes to earn Raith League 1 spoils (Pic FPA) Photo: walter neilson
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January 12, 2019: Airdrieonians 1-1 Raith Rovers. Leighton McIntosh scores early penalty for home team (pictured) but Euan Murray gets second half leveller in League 1 tie (Pic FPA) Photo: walter neilson