Hamilton vs Partick preview - Cerny back between the sticks

Hamilton welcome goalkeeper Tomas Cerny back into their ranks after three months out with a shoulder injury when they face Partick at New Douglas Park.

The Accies will also add recently acquired on-loan St Mirren striker Jon McShane to their squad, with skipper Alex Neil and winger Grant Anderson both fit enough to be considered for starting places. However, centre-back Mark McLaughlin is suspended.

Manager Billy Reid said: "We have put in a number of solid performances recently and I am looking for us to keep doing that but to ensure we get a win at home.

"Having Tomas back is a huge boost as he is one of the best goalkeepers in Scotland."

Partick are hoping to give a debut to on-loan Rangers defender Darren Cole after an ankle injury kept him out of last weekend's Scottish Cup defeat to Queen of the South.

Fellow Ibrox youngster Kal Naismith could also feature after joining on a temporary basis, while Firhill manager Jackie McNamara is waiting on news on the fitness of experienced midfielder David Rowson - who has been struggling with a back injury - before naming his starting line-up.

McNamara said: "The last Friday night game was a great one for us, as we beat Morton 5-0 in front of a big crowd. If we are to repeat that then our final ball has to be a lot better than it was in our last game."