Kelty have chance to move third with win over Cumbernauld

Kelty Hearts have the opportunity to close the gap on the teams above them in the Lowland League as their clash with Cumbernauld Colts at New Central Park is the only league encounter this afternoon.

With the other clubs in cup action, Hearts play one of their two games in hand and should they take the points, Barry Ferguson’s side could move in to third place, two points behind leaders East Kilbride with another game in hand.

In the East of Scotland League most teams are in cup action, leaving just two games involving local clubs, and both are in the First Division Conference B.

Lochore Welfare are still looking for their first win of the season as they host Robbie Holden’s free -scoring Luncarty side.

Kinnoull, who settled for a draw at Oakley United last weekend, are away a t S t ir l ing University, and a victory for the Perth side will see them join the back of the leading pack. Kinnoull welcome back Darren Gray after injury.

Thornton Hibs’ delayed The Soccer Shop Direct Challenge Cup First Round clash at home to Rutherglen Glencairn has been moved to East Fife’s Bayview home after the postponement of the original tie.

Glenrothes welcome West of Scotland League side St Cadocs to Warout Stadium for a secondround clash as they look to kickstart what has been a disappointing season so far.

The Glens will be without Graeme Walker.

Jeanfield Swifts host Caledonian Braves , having comfortably beaten Lochgelly Albert in the First Round.

Kennoway Star Hearts go in to their tie at home to Glasgow side St Rochs in a confident mood after thrashing local rivals Thornton Hibs last week.

Boss Lee Richardson has a couple of players with niggles so wi l l freshen up his starting XI with new signing Lewis Payne from Crossgates Primrose coming into contention.

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Dysart boss Craig Ness is looking to build on last weekend’s result and performance at St Andrews as he leads his side on the long trip down to Lockerbie to face Lochmaben.

The Fife side travel with Adam Haddow and Scott Warrender added to last weekend’s squad but Callum Doran, Callum Geddes and Connor Kirton are all missing,

Oakley United face a trip to the Borders as the Conference B leaders take on fellow Conference B side Peebles Rovers in the Challenge Cup. United are missing James McAteer and Ally Burns.

Charlie King says its been a tough week for his St Andrews United troops but hopes to be able to bring a couple of new faces in before today’s home game against Hawick Royal Albert to Clayton Park

Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts are away to North Lana rksh i re s ide Gar tca irn in the Challenge Cup. The Fife outfit make the trip with the same squad that lost at home to Newtongrange Star.

Newburgh travel to take on Premier Division strug glers Blackburn Un i t e d , c o n fi d e n t of pulling of a shock, while Crossgates Primrose manager Alan Campbell takes h is s ide to Coldstream looking for a confidence-boosting victory. Primrose have transferred Lewis Payne to Kennoway bu t otherwise have a full squad available.

Dundonald Bluebell are down to the bare bones for their tie against Kirkintilloch Rob Roy at Moorside Park.

Rosyth are looking forward to testing their mettle against Premier Division side Camelon. Tam Hampson is back in contention for a start as is new boy Michael Ness, who has joined from Dundonald Bluebell.

Burntisland Shipyard are massive underdogs against Bo’ness United and have nothing to lose against the Lowland League outfit.

Hill of Beath Hawthorn are away to Glasgow University and will be without the suspended Daniel Watt.