Stenhousemuir vs East Fife preview - Stenhousemuir seek overdue win

Stenhousemuir entertain East Fife at Ochilview looking for their first win since the sides' last meeting back in early December.

They welcome fit-again Stevie Murray, Eric Paton and Iain Thomson back to their squad, though, with on-loan Motherwell striker Gary Smith in line to make his debut.

The Warriors have suffered a pre-match blow as they will be without experienced defender Martyn Corrigan through an ankle injury.

Assistant boss Kevin McGoldrick said: "Not having Martin available is disappointing news especially against an East Fife side that are very good at breaking forward.

"We have been on a disappointing run and it is time that we got back to making our home a bit of a fortress. Winning this game would show that we mean business in terms of promotion."

Fifth-placed East Fife will be missing Darren McCormack from their defence as they look for the win that would see them go above their hosts in the race for a play-off place.

McCormack is suspended for the clash, while striker Ryan Wallace is absent due to an ankle injury.

John Robertson's men are looking to make it three wins in a row, with the New Bayview boss saying: "We have been playing snakes and ladders all season but hopefully we are now heading the one way which is up.

"We have a bit of confidence in our ranks now after defeating Stirling Albion and Albion Rovers and it would be great to add some more of that by winning at a very difficult venue."