Stranraer V Airdrieonians at Stair Park - Match Preview

Stranraer V Airdrieonians - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.Airdrie gunning for top-dog BluesJon McShane is Stranraer's only absentee when they host an Airdrie side determined to join them in the hunt for promotion.McShane has been ruled out due to a knee injury, while the Blues returned to the top of the table in midweek when they defeated Stirling 1-0.Manager Stephen Aitken said: "After a couple of defeats it was important to win again and thankfully we did that with the bonus of going back to the top."Airdrie are a really strong side, who are making a charge up the table, so the confidence we have from winning again will be very useful."Airdrie will be without Bryan Gilfillan, who suffered a fractured cheek in last Saturday's win over Morton, while Jim Lister also misses out due to a groin injury.Paddy Boyle is suspended and Scott Fraser is a doubt due to illness as manager Gary Bollan looks for his men to make a bright start at Stair Park.Bollan said: "It took us 20 minutes to get going against Morton and thankfully no damage had been done by the time we got into the game."Our games with Stranraer have been tight all season and we cannot afford to be out of the game at any time as they will take advantage."

Source : PA

Source: PA