McCabe banned for Shire
East Stirling are without banned midfielder Neil McCabe against East Fife at Ochilview Park.
Skipper Chris Townsley is also absent due to a thigh injury but striker David McKenna is available after suspension and striker Jonathan Courts, recently signed on loan from Raith, is in line for his debut.
Head coach Craig Tully said: "We lost 5-0 to Falkirk in our last game and that was harsh on the players. They were sticking to the game-plan well before we went behind to a bit of a wonder goal.
"East Fife had a great result over Dumbarton last weekend so this game will be a test for us. However, it is one we can pass."
East Fife welcome striker Kevin Smith back from suspension with only Stevie Campbell, recovering from ankle surgery, missing.
Player-manager Gary Naysmith has done his homework on the Shire and said: "I took in their game with Falkirk last Friday and they did well before falling behind to a really terrific and unexpected goal.
"They had set up to contain Falkirk and that goal changed everything. I would reckon they will go for a more adventurous approach against us.
"We are going there on the back of knocking Dumbarton out of the Scottish League Cup so confidence is high, however we will not be complacent."
Source: PAR
