The Taysiders began their play-off campaign with a 4-3 midweek defeat against Bracknell, while Flyers were also on the receiving end, losing 4-1 at Guildford.

Stars coach Roger Hunt remained upbeat, however, despite that defeat.

He said, “Obviously, I’m disappointed we didn’t get anything from the Bracknell game, but we put in a good performance despite our short bench and the injury problems we’ve been having lately.

“Fife are in the same position as us, they really want these points as well, so it will be a very interesting weekend of hockey.”

Stars will be missing James Hutchison and Paul Berrington through injury, while Ali Haddanou remains sidelined until after Sunday as he is still serving a four-game ban.

Tomorrow’s game is at Fife Ice Arena at 7.15 pm. The return leg on Sunday faces-off at 6.30 pm at Dundee Ice Arena.