Raith Rovers vs Falkirk preview - Perry problems persist for Rovers

Raith are again without Ross Perry when they host Falkirk at Stark's Park.

Summer signing Perry is still trying to overcome his hamstring troubles and he remains on the sidelines along with long-term injury victims Kevin Cuthbert, Dougie Hill and Craig Barr.

Rovers manager Grant Murray is looking for his men to build on last weekend's 1-0 win at Alloa.

He said: "We went into that game on the back of a defeat from Rangers and showed that we could bounce back so it was very satisfying, especially as we kept a clean sheet.

"Falkirk are coming here looking to do the same to us after losing to Rangers in midweek so we are well warned."

Falkirk defender Liam Dick is a major doubt with an ankle injury.

Bairns boss Peter Houston is still unable to call on Kieran Duffie, Thomas Grant and Lewis Small, who have all returned to training but are short of match practice.

Technical director Alex Smith is looking for Falkirk to bounce back from double disappointment by winning in Fife, he said: "We lost an injury-time goal against Dumbarton that cost us a win.

"Then against Rangers in midweek two penalty decisions went against us and that saw us go out the Scottish League Cup. So winning at Raith would be a great way to put those disappointments behind us."