Falkirk secured a long-overdue first win in the league as second-half goals from Chris Mitchell and Lee Bullen saw off Hamilton 2-0.
Scotland Under-21 fullback Mitchell broke the deadlock with a stunning free-kick in the 64th minute before veteran striker Bullen blasted home the second 11 minutes from time after coming on as substitute.
Falkirk got their reward for a more direct second-half approach after being put under pressure for long spells during the opening period.
The pitch at the Falkirk Stadium put up a strong resistance to the driving rain that preceded kick-off and the Bairns created the first chance after just two minutes.
Ryan Flynn's ambitious 40-yard shot was clutched by the back-tracking Tomas Cerny who had moved from his line. Flynn was teed up in the middle of the park after fans' favourite Pedro Moutinho showed great skill to create the space.
At the other end moments later, Mickael Antoine-Curier should have done better after Mitchell's clearance was deflected into the on-loan Dundee striker's path but goalkeeper Robert Olejnik darted from his goal to steal the ball at the marksman's feet.
Defender Mitchell eventually gave Falkirk the lead in the 64th minute when he floated a superb 25-yard free-kick over the wall and into the top corner of the net from an angle. The set-piece was awarded after Moutinho was felled as he made for goal.
Moments later, Falkirk had Olejnik to thank for ensuring their advantage remained as he produced a fine close-range save to deny Simon Mensing, who had latched on Marco Paixao's cut-back. The Austrian shot-stopper then turned James Wesolowski's stinging long-range effort behind.
Eddie May brought on veteran Bullen to replace the tiring Moutinho, who is still short of match fitness. And the former Dunfermline and Sheffield Wednesday utility player doubled his side's advantage in the 79th minute.
With Accies reverting to a three in defence, Carl Finnigan played through Bullen and he blasted the ball high into the net from close range.
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