Airdrie United vs Forfar Athletic preview - Boyle Airdrie's only absentee

Airdrie are missing striker John Boyle as they look to defeat visitors Forfar and collect their first home win of the season.

The Diamonds go into the game on a high after breaking their duck last weekend with a win at Ayr but will without Boyle who has a knee injury.

Manager Gary Bollan said: "The difference last weekend was that we converted the chances that we have been making. That makes a huge difference to any team.

"It was a good win and we will need to show the same kind of ruthlessness to defeat Forfar. They are a well drilled, experienced and well organised side."

Table-topping Forfar include fit-again defender Michael Dunlop, however Aaron James (jaw), Andrew Steeves (hamstring) are out and Derek Young is a major doubt after being injured in training on Thursday.

Loons boss Dick Campbell said: "In my long career I have never known an easy game against Airdrie as they will fight for everything. They have also been boosted by winning at Ayr last week so we have a really tough job on our hands.

"It is a big pitch there and we need to defend on it properly, however if we can repeat the performance we had against Brechin last week we have a great chance."