East Fife make the journey to Ochilview tomorrow looking to maintain their challenge for a play off position as the league campaign enters the final furlong. Speaking earlier today, manager Barry Smith looked ahead to a crucial game for both sides.
"We know it will be a difficult game tomorrow against a Stenhousemuir team who are fighting for their lives at the moment, but we have a lot to play for ourselves this season as well and we must concentrate on what we are doing and try to get back to winning ways."
The Bayview gaffer also provided an update on the injury situation at the club with central defender Jonathan Page likely to miss out once again and James Penrice, Pat Slattery, Ryan Goodfellow and Jamie Insall all doubtful to make the trip. Wide midfielder Mark Lamont, however, makes a welcome return to the squad after several weeks on the sidelines.
All three previous meetings between the teams have ended in solitary goal victories, with the Warriors coming out on top in October at Bayview and the Fifers recording two wins either side of New Year, firstly at Ochilview and then in Methil.