Top scorer Rory McAllister could not find a way through as Brechin were held to a frustrating goalless stalemate by Forfar at Glebe Park.

He had enough chances to win the game for the home side, with a great save from Scott Gallacher on the half-hour mark to tip his free-kick over the bar denying him.

McAllister, returning from a two-match suspension, also hit a post after 18 minutes with a shot from close range.

Forfar could have snatched victory in the closing stages when Mark McCulloch clipped the bar with an effort that may well have been intended as a cross.

Brechin are now three points behind leaders Livingston.