Jim Mercer lobbed a sensational goal as Arbroath returned to form with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Stenhousemuir.

John McGlashan's second goal as in many weeks set the ball rolling on eight minutes.

They were 2-0 up after 62 minutes with a wonderful goal following a poor clearance from Garry Gow which was seized upon by Mercer, who lobbed the ball into the net from 40 yards.

Six minutes later McGlashan was the creator, sending over a cross from the right which his namesake Colin cheekily back-heeled into the net.

The Warriors almost salvaged something late in the game with a fine effort from Scott Miller, who was foiled by Craig Hinchcliffe touching the ball over the bar.