Stephen Kenny's Dunfermline took a step closer to Scottish Premier League survival in a 4-1 win against Motherwell at East End Park.

Goals by James O'Brien, Scott Wilson, Stephen Glass and substitute Jim Hamilton confirmed an easy victory for the former Derry City manager's new side.

Dunfermline are now a point behind St Mirren and five behind Motherwell with two SPL games remaining.

In a crazy second half, Motherwell defender Mark Reynolds was sent off for a deliberate hand ball and Wilson was red-carded for a last man foul on Well substitute Ross McCormack.

Motherwell striker Scott McDonald, who scored a consolation from the spot, was sent off 60 seconds later for a late challenge on Scott Muirhead.