Ross County vs Livingston preview - Adams positive despite Lawson ban

Posted Saturday, January 28, 2012 by PA

First Division leaders Ross County will be without suspended midfielder Paul Lawson as they look to end a run of three draws in the league by seeing off visitors Livingston.

Defenders Marc Fitzpatrick and Jonathan Flynn remain out with knocks but manager Derek Adams is delighted to be playing while the chasing duo of Falkirk and Dundee are without a game.

He said: "We have played three games less than the sides immediately below us and we do not want that situation to continue. Two years ago we ended up playing four league games in the final week of the season due to a backlog. We do not want a repeat of that.

"Livingston are a good side who are having a good season following promotion so we need to play well."

Livingston welcome back midfielder Mark Fotheringham to the squad following a one-game ban for the trip to Ross County.

The Second Division champions are hoping to end County's unbeaten home record after the Dingwall men took theirs earlier in the season.

Lions boss Gary Bollan said: "Ross County are on a long unbeaten run and have not lost at Victoria Park all season. We had a 19-month unbeaten run at home ended by them in our last meeting and it would be nice to return the compliment as it were.

"They have a good squad full of experienced players but after not winning in our last three games this would be a fantastic match to win."