Raith Rovers vs Queen of the South preview - Hill out for Rovers

Posted Thursday, October 09, 2014 by PA

Raith Rovers defender Dougie Hill will not be considered for the visit of Queen of the South.

Hill played for the Kirkcaldy club's under-20 side in midweek for the first time this season following groin surgery but will not feature on Friday night.

Also remaining out are injured goalkeeper Kevin Cuthbert (shoulder), Craig Barr (knee) and Calum Elliot (foot), with Stark's Park boss Grant Murray looking for his men to build on a solid display against Hibs last weekend.

Murray said: "We went there as underdogs and secured a good 1-1 draw. It is important that having picked up a point away from home we follow that up with a win at our own place."

Queen of the South's loan signing from Kilmarnock Greg Kiltie will miss out due to a knee injury, however Daniel Carmichael is available again and looks set to start.

Injuries continue to rule out Mark Durnan (knee), Chris Mitchell (back), Stephen McKenna (hip), Paul Burns (knee) and Michael Paton (hamstring) as the Dumfries men look for a first win in three games.

Player-manager James Fowler said: "We did well against Hearts last weekend until we lost a goal and they took over. Raith are a good side who are ahead of us in the table just now but this is a game we can win and jump above them."