Peterhead V Annan Athletic at Balmoor Stadium : Match Preview

03 March 2014 15:31
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Peterhead duo back after bans

League Two leaders Peterhead welcome back Ross Smith and Scott Ross from suspension as they host an Annan side that have moved to within five points of the Blue Toon.


Ryan McCann returns to manager Jim McInally's squad after getting married at the weekend, but Callum MacDonald (knee) and David Cox (foot) remain sidelined.


McInally said: "The two sides had great 4-0 wins on Saturday and go into this game in confident mood. Our win keeps us a safe distance as opposed to thinking about getting a result to stop them going top.


"It may also mean that Annan view this as a game they have to win."


Annan manager Jim Chapman, who has Steven Swinglehurst available after a ban, does not see this meeting as a league decider.


David Hopkin continues to miss out after a broken metatarsal.


Chapman said: "It is a big game and it would be great if we could win it, but nothing will be decided once the 90 minutes are over.


"There are still plenty of points to play for and as much as we are looking up we are also looking down as this is a really competitive league. We will have to play at our best to win as that is the only way you will beat Peterhead."


Source: PA