Ayr Utd. vs Stenhousemuir preview - Ayr look for boost

Ayr United will look to start turning their season around by seeing off visitors Stenhousemuir.

However they will be without Peter Murphy, who has a back injury, while Paul Slane could also miss out after being injured in training.

Boss Mark Roberts said: "No-one is happy with our run of form that has seen us slip down the table. The only way we can have a better season is if we start winning games again. This would be a terrific game to do it in.

"If we can see off Stenhousemuir it would give everyone a real lift and set us up nicely for another home game next weekend."

The Warriors, who would jump above their hosts with a win, have skipper Ross McMillan available again after suspension,

But Stuart Greacen and Martin Grehan are both classed as major doubts by manager Scott Booth.

Booth said: "We lost 2-0 to the leaders Forfar last weekend but there were a lot of positives to take from the game. There are two things that we need to do better to get the three points at Ayr.

"We need to defend better at set-pieces and convert the chances we are making. If we can do that then this is a game that we can win."