Ross County vs Partick preview - County still without injured duo

Ross County are again without David McNamee and Marc Fitzpatrick through injury as they look to defeat Partick and open up a nine-point gap on second-placed Falkirk with one game still in hand.

Manager Derek Adams has no interest of looking any further forward than Partick.

He said: "There is still a third of the season to go so there is no point in getting excited. We will take things one game at a time as we have all season.

"We have drawn 2-2 and beaten Thistle 1-0 so there has not been much between us all season. I have a lot of respect for them and we are in the middle of a really demanding schedule so it will be a difficult contest."

Partick winger Chris Erskine has shaken off a back injury and will head north in manager Jackie McNamara's squad.

Erskine featured prominently in their 2-0 success over Hamilton at the weekend.

The Jags are, however, without Paul Paton through suspension with injuries ruling out Sean Welsh, Darren Cole and Kris Doolan.

McNamara said: "Ross County are obviously having a great season and they have a good squad full of experienced players but we will give it a real go.

"I was delighted with how we played against Hamilton but I am now looking for consistency in our results. We are fourth but I want us to climb higher between now and the end of the season."