Stenhousemuir manager John Mcveigh admits that he expects one of the toughest matches of the season as Airdrie United visit Ochilview.

McVeigh was impressed by United`s CIS Cup defeat of Kilmarnock during the week, but says that he was aware of their potential in any case.

Stenny have no fresh injury or suspension concerns to report.

McVeigh said: "We were so unlucky to lose to Cowdenbeath last week and we must show the same sort of spirit against Airdrie because they will be one of the teams I think will be up there challenging at the end."

Airdrie manager Sandy Stewart admits that the whole club is on a high after they performed midweek heroics to knock Kilmarnock out of the CIS Insurance Cup.

Airdrie will miss the injured Marvin Andrews for the trip to face Stenny while Wayne Gardener (virus) and Simon Bella (ankle) will both face late tests.