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Match Preview by Scott Gallacher

Stenhousemuir travel to the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium this Saturday to take on East Fife in William Hill League One action, with kick-off at 2:00pm.

The Warriors come into the fixture in excellent form, having recorded a 2-0 victory over Kelty Hearts at Ochilview Park last weekend.

Ross Taylor opened the scoring in style with a superb strike from distance, before Matty Aitken added a second late on to secure all three points.

That result leaves Gary Naysmith’s side just one point behind league leaders Inverness Caledonian Thistle, while also extending their unbeaten run in the league to 13 matches.

East Fife, meanwhile, were held to a 2-2 draw with Queen of the South in their most recent outing.

Reece Lyon gave the visitors the lead, but Myles Gaffney quickly responded to bring the Fifers level. Lyon struck again before the break to restore Queen of the South’s advantage, however Sam Culbert pulled one back in the second half to ensure the points were shared.

The Methil side currently sit seventh in the table and have won just one of their last 14 league fixtures.

The last meeting between the sides saw the Warriors run out emphatic 5-0 winners at Ochilview Park with Ross Taylor grabbing a brace on the afternoon, and Olly Whyte, Dale Carrick and Nicky Jamieson also getting on the scoresheet in a dominant display.

A victory on Saturday would secure Stenhousemuir a William Hill Championship promotion play-off place for the second consecutive season, with just two points required to mathematically confirm a top-four finish.