Jay Stein bagged a brilliant hat-trick as Raith ended their relegation worries in devastating style with a 5-0 win over Airdrie.

Paul Tosh also chipped in with two goals as Rovers enjoyed their best win of a difficult season.

It was Tosh who opened the scoring after 21 minutes but it was in the second half when Raith really took control.

Stein chipped in from close range seven minutes after the break then scored the goal of the game three minutes later with a stunning 25-yard drive which flew into the top corner of the net.

Former Airdrie man Andy Smith released Tosh to drill home number four on 70 minutes before Stein completed his hat-trick 11 minutes from time with a right-foot drive from the edge of the box.

Rovers also hit the bar and the post as they ran riot and the only consolation for a less than sparkling Diamonds side was Alloa's defeat at Ayr, which also confirmed Airdrie's place in the First Division next season.