Cowdenbeath vs Stirling Albion preview - Nicholl short on numbers

Cowdenbeath are short in numbers as they look to earn their fourth win of the season over visitors Stirling Albion.

Striker Archie Campbell has returned to Rangers after his loan spell ended and suspension has ruled out Kenny Adamson, Colin Cameron and Craig Winter.

The defensive duo of Joe Mbu and Dene Droudge continue to miss out through injury and Richie Vauls and Mark Baxter are both doubts.

Yet manager Jimmy Nicholl is at least boosted by the return of centre-back John Armstrong after injury.

Nicholl said: "We have to win this one and hope that Ross County drop something at Falkirk in order that we can take our fight against the relegation play-offs to the last day up at Dingwall."

Stirling Albion manager Jocky Scott will check on the fitness of defenders Jonathan Brown, Ross Forsyth, Scott Buist and Martyn Corrigan.

Experienced campaigner Scott has given the club a boost by agreeing to sign on again for next season.

And he hopes that the trip to Central Park will see his side end their winless run that stretches back over six months.

Scott said: "Everything we do now is about preparing for life in the Second Division, so this game is hugely important.

"A win in our last two games would see everyone go into the summer break without that record in place and looking forward to getting going again."