Raith Rovers vs Alloa Athletic preview - Nade blow for Rovers

Raith look to end a disappointing run of three defeats in the Scottish Cup and the Championship when Alloa visit but will do so without Christian Nade.

The striker was dismissed in the 3-1 defeat from Hearts in midweek and will start a two-game ban against the Wasps.

Barrie McKay remains out with an ankle problem, with manager Grant Murray saying: "Alloa will have taken a lift from coming from behind to draw at Rangers and signing Michael Chopra.

"They have plenty to play for but so do we as if we go on a run of wins we may just squeeze into the play-offs."

Alloa miss the injured trio of Stephen Simmons (back), David Weatherston (ankle) and Greig Spence (eye) with former Newcastle striker Chopra expected to be on the bench for a second game running.

Interim manager Paddy Connolly is looking for the Wasps to build on their battling performance against Rangers on Tuesday night that secured a 2-2 draw and saw them move up to eighth place.

Connolly said: "I was delighted that the boys came from behind to get a draw and we need to use the boost that gave us to get a win at Raith. We need more points on board to call our season successful."