The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)

In-form Rovers will be tough test for Kelty

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Kelty Hearts could go top of the Lowland League if they win at Gala Fairydean Rovers and leaders East Kilbride slip up at Bonnyrigg Rose.

However, Hearts face one of the league’s inform sides with the Borders outfit having won six on the spin.

Ta m Scobbie and Cammy Russell are doubtful but otherwise Barry Ferguson has a full squad available.

Crossgates are still looking for their first home win of the season as they host Camelon at Humbug Park in the East of Scotland League.

Primrose had to settle for a share of the points in their last league outing at Tynecastle and will be hoping for a similar determined performanc­e.

Manager Alan Campbell is expected to have the same squad that travelled to Coldstream last weekend.

Inverkeith­ing Hillfield Swifts are also expected to have the same squad available that lost 6-3 at Gartcairn last weekend as they welcome Dunbar United to Ballast Bank.

Dundonald Bluebell manager Kevin Fotheringh­am will be hoping for the same fighting spirit from his side that was shown in the 3-2 Fife derby win over Hill of Beath Hawthorn as they travel to take on Blackburn United.

Fotheringh­am is without Ross Drummond, Liam Craig, Billy Rogerson, and Jim Mackie.

Hill of Beath scraped past Glasgow University 1- 0 in last weekend’s Challenge Cup tie.

This weekend sees the Haws head to the capital to take on bottom club Whitehill Welfare.

The Keir’s Park side will be without Shaun Leishman and Daniel Watt who were both sent o ff in the defeat to Dundonald Bluebell.

In the First Division

Thornton Hibs are still beset by a lengthy injury list, but manager Craig Gilbert is confident in the squad of 18 he has available for the trip to Craigroyst­on.

Kennoway Star Hearts have just the one injury doubt ahead of the visit of leaders Haddington Athletic. Goalkeeper Willie Thomson is extremely doubtful, and Calum Brodie is expected to come into the side.

Kirkcaldy & Dysart finally got their rewards in front of goal last weekend in their cup victory at Lochmaben and manager Craig Ness is looking for his side to repeat that form as they take on Dalkeith Thistle at home.

Rosyth face Leith Athle tic at the Flee t Grounds. Last weekend Rosyth pushed Premier Division side Camelon all the way in the Challenge Cup before going down 5- 3 but they will take confidence from that performanc­e and will be looking to take all three points against a Leith side that are two places and just a point behind them.

Rosyth hope to have the same squad that was on duty last weekend.

In Conference B Burntislan­d Shipyard take on bottom club Ey e m o u t h Un i t e d at Warner Park

Glenrothes welcome Peebles Rovers to Warout. Glens are without Connor and Lea Schiavone, Graham Wa l k e r and Craig Wa t t . Andy McDonald is rated 50/50

Kinnoull begin a run of four home games as they welcome Lochgelly Albert to Tulloch Park. Alan Cameron’s side enjoyed a 4-0 win at Stirling University and will be confident of taking all three points that could lift the Perth club into the top five.

Lochore Welfare host Easthouses Lily. They expect to have a full squad available

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