Debutant Paul Watson gave Forfar a deserved lead in the 48th minute when Andrew Tod nodded down he Watson no mistake with his strike.
Albion's efforts to get back into the match were made hampered when Michael O'Byrne saw red for a second offence.
Albion: Gaston, Canning, Benton, O'Byrne, McGowan, Reid, Donnelly, Tyrrell, Boyle (McKeown 79), McCusker (McFarlane 58), Walker (McLeod 66). Subs Not Used: Ewings, Ferry.
Sent Off: O'Byrne (52).
Booked: McCusker, O'Byrne, Benton, Donnelly.
Forfar: Brown, Mowat, Tod, Bishop, Tulloch, McCulloch, Iain Campbell, Watson (Deasley 81), Kevin Fotheringham (Martyn Fotheringham 81), Templeman (Gibson 74), Ross Campbell. Subs Not Used: Curtis, Gordon.
Booked: Bishop, Templeman.
Goals: Watson 48.
Att: 227
Ref: D Somers
Source: BBC Sport
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