The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)

Swifts looking for Fife double to ease fears of drop zone

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After their stunning win at leaders Kelty Hearts,

head to looking for a Fife double that would hoist them out of the drop zone.

Additional­ly, it would put them within catching distance of their hosts, who are six points better off but with a game more played.

Having played just three matches this year,

are in danger of becoming ring-rusty and are desperate their fixture at Bonnyrigg Rose goes ahead.

However, there is no underestim­ating how hard a game it will be.

The Lothian side are in the quarter-finals of the Scottish and the only club with a realistic chance of catching leaders Kelty

The recent lay-off has had one bonus though, because, apart from Connor Birse, manager George Shields has a full squad.

Meanwhile, meet sixth-placed Broxburn at New Central Park.

Having lost their last two competitiv­e games, Tam Courts’ side will be out to ensure they avoid an unwanted hat-trick.

They are hampered in that aim by having both Brian Ritchie and Craig Thomson suspended. are away to bottom of the table Fauldhouse United.

Unbeaten in their last five games, the Moorside men will be out for revenge after losing the home meeting by the odd goal in three.

Paul Quinn and Calum Young are the only absentees for Bluebell.

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