Partick vs Hamilton preview - Kinniburgh comeback boosts Partick

Partick add fit-again Willie Kinniburgh and recent signing Conrad Balatoni to their squad face Hamilton.

But the Jags will be missing Darren Cole and Sean Welsh through injury and Paul Paton begins a two-game ban to restrict boss Jackie McNamara's options

McNamara is looking for his men to hit back after a 2-1 defeat at Raith last weekend.

He said: "It was a frustrating afternoon at Kirkcaldy as we let a lead turn into a defeat but I am looking for us to bounce straight back.

"We also had a frustrating night at Hamilton in the Friday Night Football game when we played them the last time and lost a late goal so we have plenty of reasons for winning this game."

Hamilton will have Simon Mensing missing due to him serving a one-match ban.

Mark McLaughlin could return to cover Mensing's absence after six weeks out through a combination of illness and injury with Stephen Hendrie expected to feature despite a recent hamstring strain. But Ali Crawford remains out with a knee ligament injury.

Manager Billy Reid is looking for his men to get the win that will have them snapping at the heels of the leading trio.

He said: "We played well at Partick earlier in the season but came away with only a 1-1 draw. I am looking for us to build on out victory at Morton last week and start catching up with the teams above us."