Super-sub Dan Mackay was Livingston's hero as he headed in a priceless late winner to knock plucky Championship side Raith Rovers out of the Scottish Cup fourth round.Stephen Kelly swung in a cross from the left that was inch-perfect for Mackay to plant a header into the left corner, past helpless Kevin Dabrowski, and end aa run of 13 games without a win for the West Lothian club.It was a first half of halves for these sides as Raith started very brightly and were rewarded with the opener, before Livi came right into the game, missed a penalty and then fashioned a superb equaliser.Both sides had a go in the second half, sensing a place in the next round was there for the taking, and Livi eventually took it.

Raith started really brightly and Jack Hamilton returned to haunt former club with the opener in five minutes, and it was an utterly deserved lead for the Championship side.Livingston were handed a lifeline when Andrew Shinnie went down under a challenge by Rovers' Shaun Byrne, but his spot-kick hit the post and keeper Kevin Dabrowski, before being cleared.Jamie Brandon brought Livi level with an unstoppable shot into the top left corner in 33 minutes,And Mackay headed them into the lead in 83 minutes for what is a priceless win.Livingston boss David Martindale made five changes to the team that lost 2-1 to Hearts on January.

Goalkeeper Shamal George resumes in goal, while new signing Michael McGovern, on loan from Hearts until the end of this season, was on the bench.

Cristian Montano, Stephen Kelly, Mo Sangare and Michael Nottingham came in for Ayo Obileye, departed Tom Parkes, James Penrice and Steven Bradley.Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray made three changes to the side that lost 2-1 to Queen's Park last weekend.

Livingston 2, Raith Rovers 1: Mackay is Livi's hero as he sends Lions into fifth round draw

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