Injury blow for Forfar West End

Leaders Forfar West End welcome mid-table Dalkeith Thistle.

The Strathmore side suffered a blow last week with Matty Ramsay fracturing his ankle.

Tayport are looking forward to a return to action against Haddington as they defend their unbeaten home record.

However, Port are without player/boss John Ovenstone and Jamie Mackie through suspension and the injured Scott McDowell and Sergio Alvarez, while Kieron Conway is a doubt after being injured in Monday’s friendly against East Craigie.

Violet are looking to bounce back against Kennoway Star Hearts at Glenesk after last week’s loss to Glenafton.

The Pansies still prop up the table, so need a victory badly.

Ben Finnie, Aaron Kane and Barry Wilson are still sidelined, Ryan Dignan is unavailable and Kevin Scott is suspended.

The Fifers arrive on the back of two disappointing home defeats determined to reignite their promotion bid.

Downfield make the trip to Tranent.

Despite last week’s defeat to Broughty wholesale changes are unlikely as boss Paul Marr felt the 5-1 defeat was harsh on his side’s efforts.

Delighted with the character Glenrothes showed to comeback from a goal down to beat Whitburn last week, Warout gaffer John Martin wants to see that transferred to matches on the road.

The Glens travel to Arniston Rangers still looking for their first away point.

In addition to three long-term casualties, Ross Mutch has been recalled by East Fife and Calum Kinnes and Ryan McDonald are both injured.

Meanwhile, St Andrews face Bathgate Thistle at Barnetts Park looking for their first win since beating them in August.

New manager Craig Morrison hopes to have a full squad as his side try and notch a long-awaited and much-needed victory.