Brechin vs Arbroath preview - Weir out, McKenzie in for Brechin

Brechin will begin life without summer signing Graham Weir in their Angus derby against Arbroath.

City allowed striker Weir to join Stirling on the eve of the clash, although Rory McKenzie has been signed on loan from Kilmarnock as a replacement.

Defender Gerry McLachlan looks set to miss out through a knee injury, while winger Derek Carcary is sidelined with a broken arm.

Manager Jim Weir said: "It is a contest that we are really looking forward to.

"We have had two close games against Arbroath this season and we are disappointed that we only have one point to show for our efforts so far.

"I watched them win 6-1 last weekend and they were impressive, especially going forward, but we need to win as we still have play-off ambitions of our own."

Arbroath travel to near neighbours Brechin without backup goalkeeper Michael White.

White remains out with an ankle problem and will be joined on the sidelines by striker Jordan Elfverson, who is suffering with a back injury.

Gayfield manager Paul Sheerin is desperate for all three points, saying: "We won 3-2 at Glebe Park earlier in the season and then drew 1-1 at our place and they have both been right good games.

"This one would be a huge game to win especially as we have two home games coming up in the next week.

"Brechin had been on a really good run until losing a late goal at Dumbarton and they will have been frustrated at their game being called off last week.

"We need to ensure that they don't take that frustration out on us."