Stranraer vs Peterhead preview - Stranraer without duo

Posted Monday, October 27, 2014 by PA

Stranraer are without Craig Pettigrew and Scott Robertson through knee injuries as they host Peterhead at Stair Park with both sides looking to climb into the play-off zone.

Manager Stephen Aitken could be tempted to give midfielder Steven Bell a start after featuring in the Blues' last two games as a substitute following five months out with an ankle injury.

Aitken said: "We started the season slowly but now have the chance to get into the top four and that is a nice prize.

"Peterhead also have the same target and they have an experienced squad so we will need to play well to win."

Peterhead midfielder Mark Millar returns to the Balmoor squad after missing out on Saturday's 2-1 success at Stenhousemuir as his fiancee was giving birth to their daughter.

Nicky Riley is an injury doubt and Scott Ross misses out through work commitments with injuries ruling out Dean Cowie (knee), Bryan Gilfillan (groin), Ryan McCann (ankle) and Fraser McLaren (hamstring).

Manager Jim McInally said: "It is great to be making the long trip to Stranraer on the back of a last minute win. That has given us a spring in our step and means that we can face a good Stranraer side with a good bit of confidence."