Pansies bid to keep league run going

Promotion-seeking Violet play their penultimate away game of the season at Coupar Angus and, after last week’s comfortable win over Newburgh, they will travel in confident mood.

Manager John Dunn said: “We are more than capable of going there and getting a result.

“With results going our way last week, we have to keep getting maximum points from our remaining fixtures, putting pressure on others around us.”

Leaders North End face Harp at Downfield Park in a fixture where goals seem guaranteed given that the Dokens are the league’s top scorers and Harp are fourth highest.

In addition only four teams have conceded more than the hosts who have shipped 17 in their last three fixtures.

Only Mark Stewart is missing for North End, but Harp are without Sam McDonald, Mark Kelly, Sam Hodgson, Darren Brown and Connaire Connelly.

Having held North End last week, third-placed Kinnoull will be expected to return from Forfar Albion with three points to keep their outside hopes of promotion alive.

Skipper Greg Whyte returns but Gary Crockett again misses out. Albion are again without suspended Jack Tindal.

Luncarty must defeat Fife guests Lochore Welfare to keep their promotion hopes going.

The Bleachers have dropped just two points in eight home games and last week defeated Premier League Dalkeith in the East of Scotland Cup,

Goalkeeper Gordon Chalmers remains suspended and Richie Montgomery is still sidelined by injury.

Welfare picked up a few knocks in last week’s win over Craigroyston and boss Andy Healy will make late decisions.

Scone Thistle have a full squad available for their match at Newburgh.

The hosts are under new management and boss Scott Hudson drew positives from last week’s 3-0 defeat away to Violet, his first game in charge.

With four newcomers in the ranks as well, it will take time for things to slot into place.

East Craigie head to Brechin Vics hoping to post a fourth straight win. However, they are minus the services of Adam Brown, James Russell, Robert Smith and Garry Welsh.

Vics have the same squad that went down 3-1 to Scone Thistle last week.

Blairgowrie meet Arbroath Vics at Davie Park and late fitness tests will be the order of the day.

The visitors are in a similar position and will make a late selection, but are definitely without suspended pair Jonathan Bastow and Scott McDowell.