| Saints are unlikely to have new signing Jason Scotland in their squad and John Henry is an injury doubt.
Brechin fans travelling to St Mirren can expect to see some change in their side’s tactics.
Still looking for his first win of this season, manager Ian Campbell promised a rethink last week after the disappointing draw with Airdrie.
Campbell should have everyone available.
In the Second Division, Raith Rovers are looking to strengthen their squad with an experienced defender for the trip to Partick Thistle.
Manager Gordon Dalziel hopes to snap up the left-back, who currently plays in the First Division.
Veteran Derek Ferguson will again miss out with a torn hamstring, while Neil Jablonski has been battling glandular fever.
Partick will give a start to new boy Mark Roberts, who signed last week from Airdrie United.
FORFAR host Peterhead hoping to shake of a dubious honour in the national game.
The Loons are the only side in the country with a zero in their points tally, and boss Brian Fairley’s relentless pursuit of players to ease the goalkeeping and striking shortages which have hampered the Station park side so far this campaign continues.
He has had a striker in his sights for a while, and is also chasing loan deals with a brace of Premierleague clubs.
In the Third Division, Montrose entertain Arbroath at Links Park in a derby clash that has been eagerly awaited by the fans ever since the fixtures were published.
A doubt hangs over Calum Watson’s fitness and Duncan McLean hasn’t been in training due to his calf problem. All that’s gone before will be forgiven if Arbroath beat Angus rivals Montrose tomorrow.
The Lichties haven’t exactly covered themselves in glory so far this season, but boss Harry Cairney’s popularity will rocket if three points are gained at the Links Parkers expense.
Arbroath are without injured Mathu King and suspended Steve Rennie for the clash.
It’s also derby-time at New Bayview when East Fife host near-neighbours Cowdenbeath.
And, having secured their first win over the season following a spirited fightback against Montrose last week, the home side are seeking to consolidate.
Manager Jim Moffat could be without Greig McDonald, one of the Fifers’ scorers in the 3-2 win, Sean Paliczka and Ross Graham, who are all nursing knocks.
“Our approach will be quite simple, let’s continue where we left off on Saturday, be positive and take the game to Cowdenbeath,” said Moffat.
Cowdenbeath have “a couple of players with knocks,” according to player-boss Miksu Paatelainen.
After being defeated at Central Park by Queen’s Park in his first game in charge, Miksu saw his side win away to Elgin last Saturday.
“We worked on things and it paid off. And the boys are showing a great attitude.” |