Maximum points must for Tayport

WITH five games to go in the Premier League, Tayport must aim to take maximum points from Tranent at the Canniepairt if they are to have any hope of finishing second in the league.

Fauldhouse remain favourites for second spot but the Fifers can keep the pressure on if they have a strong finish to the season.

Charlie King’s side were 3-0 winners when they met earlier i n the season and, with home advantage, they should be favourites to pick up another three points.

Downfield picked up a useful point in a 2-2 draw against Kirrie on Wednesday with Terry Connell and Paul Blackwood netting the Spiders goals. They now await a visit from Fauldhouse.

Arniston Rangers i s St Andrews United’s destination for their penultimate game.

New boss Alan Brown was highly encouraged by the goalless draw at Dunbar United a fortnight ago and hopes to go one better against the hosts who have won just one home league game.

Skipper Ryan McInnes is still suspended, while Ross Graham remains sidelined. Stuart McDonald may make the bench.

With just four games l eft, Kirrie Thistle’s chances of avoiding the drop diminish with each game if the impending re-organisation of the leagues doesn’t save them.

Certainly, Thistle have tough task when hosting Haddington who are battling it out with Fauldhouse for second place.

Missing from the home ranks is Scott Drumm, who starts a two-match ban.