Mark Baxter and Ross Forsyth have recovered from injury and are in the squad, as is new signing Kieran McAnespie.

The latter rejoined Saints this week from Falkirk but, as he was coming into the club, Alan Mahood was moving out to rejoin Morton.

Raith Rovers face Partick Thistle at Stark’s Park and may be able to call upon Darren Brady.

They have been without the influential midfielder since he injured a shoulder in a car accident at the end of October.

Jonathan Smart came through Tuesday’s draw with Ross County following a month’s absence with an ankle injury and will play.

That leaves only Joe McAlpine and Jules Tchimbakala on the sidelines.