DIV 1
Queen of the South v Alloa
Queen of the South head into the home clash with relegation-threatened Alloa Athletic with an unchanged squad from last week's goalless draw at Arbroath.
The Doonhamers have no fresh injury or suspension worries, and can afford to experiment after having secured their First Division status against the Red Lichties.
Manager John Connolly insists he will not take the game lightly, however, and expects a huge effort from Terry Christie's side who are struggling for survivial.
He said: "Alloa are fighting for survival and I'm not expecting an easy game, their away form has been pretty good this season and they have lost only one in their last five away matches."
Alloa received a huge blow ahead of the trip to Palmerston Park with news keeper Derek Soutar will miss the game through injury.
It means the Wasps will have to field youngster James Evans in his place.
In addition, Andy Seaton is struggling to overcome food poisining and may miss out.
Christie says his players are enjoying the challenge that lies ahead, especially as they were practically dead and buried at Christmas.
He said: "I really am enjoying this. If you'd asked me at Christmas I certainly wouln't have put a bet on us, so this is a real treat still to be involved."
There is a lot at stake at Brockville on Saturday with a win for the home side possibly securing the First Division title and a loss for the visitors sending them down.
Falkirk look set to be without John Henry after the midfielder picked up a small knock in last weekend's win over St Johnstone.
However, with the likes of Kevin Christie and Brian Reid in the wings Falkirk have options.
Co-manager Owen Coyle admits the title is in their hands, and insists the Bairns can only lose it now.
He said: "To be honest we can only throw it away. We've got ourselves in this position through nine months of hard work and the last thing we're going to do is throw it away now."
Arbroath have one or two slight injury doubts over a few players, but their main concern surrounds John McGlashan who has a back injury.
Arbroath must win all of their last four games and hope the two sides above them, Alloa and Ross County, lose theirs in order to sat up.
Manager John Brownlie said: "I suppose if we lose on Saturday I'll blood some new faces but we've still got Alloa and Ross County to play so I'm not giving it up just yet."
St Johnstone manager Billy Stark prepares for the trip to Broadwood with a quartet of players yet to prove their fitness.
Both Peter MacDonald and Mark Robertson have foot injuries and will face late tests, while Paul Hartley is expected to be available following a leg gash.
Chris Hay requires an operation and a late decision will be made on whether he can play again before surgery.
Stark said: "Both Clyde and ourselves feel that we've lost our title chances but both sides now want to finish second.
"They've been playing well all season and it will be a hard game I'm sure."
The Saints, who lost out to leage leaders Falkirk last weekend to slip nine points adrift, have already beaten Clyde on their travels this season.
Clyde have no injury or suspension worries with Stevie Convery now recovered from his facial injury and Mark McLaughlin also comes back into contention.
Andy Millen has now completed his suspension and is available to play. David Hagen and Willie Falconer also recently recovered from their minor injuries.
Like Stark, Clyde boss Alan Kernaghan would like to see his side finish the season as runners-up.
"It's an important game. It looks like Falkirk will win the League, but that doesn't mean we can sit back.
"The kudos of finishing 2nd place is a lot better than 3rd or 4th, and the players are well aware of that.
"We are also looking for a bit of revenge as St.Johnstone beat us at home the last time, and we certainly don't want to finish behind a team we have taken six points from at their ground."
Ross County boss Alex Smith has called on his players to show the fight necessary to pull themselves out of relegation trouble.
Defeat by Alloa Athletic last weekend drew the Clackmannan side level with Smith's side, with only goal difference keeping County out of the second relegation spot in Division One.
Now the Dingwall outfit host St Mirren, the club Smith led to the Scottish Cup in 1987.
"We have to put things into perspective and try and play our way out of this situation with dedication and fight - and, above all, the right attitude," he said.
County warmed up with a 5-0 thrashing of Highland League side Forres Mechanics in midweek.
But they have a doubt over Jordan Tait, who faces a late fitness test.
Fellow defender Martin Canning, is already out for the rest of the season, and midfielder Kenny Gilbert, who has a continuing eye problem.
Midfielder Kevin McLeish could return from injury, however.
St Mirren are relatively safe from relegation trouble but have even greater personnel problems, with no fewer than 10 players out or doubtful for the trip north.
Those definitely missing from the first team squad are important players for the Paisley side: Ricky Gilles, Mark Roberts, Ally Mitchell and Hugh Murray.
Manager John Coughlin said: "We're facing a difficult run in to our season and I've been telling the players to keep working until the job is done, because the teams below us won't give up the fight."
DIV 2
Airdrie Utd v Stenhousemuir
Airdrie United boss Sandy Stewart says that the third versus fourth clash against Stenhousemuir represents the biggest game of the season for both clubs.
The Diamonds go into the game with the manager himself once again available for selection but with Paul Harvey (calf) and Paul Armstrong out through suspension.
Both clubs lie four points behind second-placed Brechin with four games to go, and Stewart admits that a draw is no good to either side.
He said: "The team that wins this game can go on to challenge all the way. We've set ourselves a target of four wins and that may be good enough."
Stenhousemuir go into the game with an injury doubt hanging over striker David McFarlane.
Ochilview boss John McVeigh expects a tough match at New Broomfield, saying: "This will be a real scrap. Both sides badly need all three points with a draw not much use to either of us really."
Brechin City v Raith Rovers
Division Two leaders Raith Rovers can welcome back captain Shaun Dennis for the top-two clash against Bechin City at Glebe Park.
On the minus side Rovers will be missing Christian Patino, Ian Brown and goalkeeper Raul Odeja through injury.
Mmidfielder Ross Matheson, who picked up a knock in a reserve match on Wednesday, is a doubt.
Manager Antonio Calderon reckons that there is more pressure on their opponents due to them being closer to the chasing pack.
He said: "It will be very tough because this is a pressure game - there is pressure on us and on them, possibly more on them because they have Airdrie United and Stenhousemuir right behind them."
Brechin have stuttered a little in recent weeks and will miss Kevin Fotheringham through suspension.
Derek Clark and Steve Boyle are injury worries but manager Dick Campbell remains calm and will try to tell his players to do the same for the remainder of the season.
He said: "We are a tiny club and to be up at this level is a big thing for us so we have to try hard and keep our heads and work hard."
Cowdenbeath manager Keith Wright prepares for the vital game against Berwick Rangers missing one key player through suspension and welcoming one back from the same situation.
The pair in question are Ian Mauchlen, who misses out and Keith Wilson who should come back into the side. Willie Miller is still short of 100% fitness.
The Blue Brazil are six points adrift at the bottom of Division Three and will need at least two wins and a draw from their remaining four games to avoid the drop.
The manager said: "It's do or die time now. There will be no more chamces left after this and the players know what is expected of them from here on in."
Berwick Rangers boss Paul Smith readily admits that he is worried about relegation ahead of his side's visit to Central Park.
Long-term injury victims Mark McCormack and Martin Neil will miss out, as will fresh casualty Tony Smith, though boss Smith hopes that Gary Wood will have recovered from injury in time for the game.
Berwick are five points clear of the drop zone, but Smith said: "It's very tight and has been all season in this league. I reckon we still need a couple of wins from our last four games."
Forfar Athletic v Stranraer
Forfar Athletic manager Ray Stewart goes into the game at Station Park still unclear as to how many points will keep his side safe in Division Two.
The Loons will be without the suspended Paul Tosh and the injured Iain Good, while Alan Rattray is doubtful.
Stewart admits to being baffled by the arithmetic involved at the bottom of the table, but states that the only sure way to steer clear of trouble is to win their last four games.
He said: "God knows how many points are needed for safety. It depends a lot on these games this weekend, but four wins would do me nicely."
Stanraer manager Billy McLaren has just the one absentee from his squad with Andy Scott, who was red carded against Hamilton last week, missing through suspension.
The Blues have slipped ominously close to the relegation zone and McLaren is trying his best to remain upbeat for the coming games.
He said: "For some time we were concerned at the top and there really is no difference between many sides in this league so we'll look to finish on a high."
Hamilton Accies v Dumbarton
Dumbarton manager Brian Fairley will be without Barry Donald through but has no further fresh selection problems as they battle to avoid relegation.
Fairley has set his players a simple task - win your remaining games and stay in Division Two.
He said: "The important thing is we have the matters in our own hands. It would have been nice for results elsewhere to have been kinder for us but if we win our games we will be alright."
Hamilton manager Chris Hillcoat lknows that a win at the Ballast Stadium will almost keep his side up.
The Accies and the Sons are both in slightly precarious positions and the home side will have to play without Jim Sherry, who starts a two-game suspension.
The Accies have otherwise the same squad as last week and Hillcoat will look to get the best from his younger players.
He said: "We've had our fair share of injuries over the course of the season and it would help us a great deal to steer clear of any more problems before the end."
DIV 3
Albion Rovers v Queen's Park
Albion Rovers manager Peter Hetherston looks set to have few selection worries ahead of the important home game against Queen's Park.
Mark Yardley and Jim Dick had both picked up slight knocks but both are expected to be passed fit.
The Wee Rovers are in a dog fight with Peterhead and Morton for a promotion place, and Hetherston agrees that nerves come into the final part of the season.
He said: "With only a few games left it's the team who hold their nerve longest who will come through."
Queen's Park boss Kenny Brannigan has two fresh casulaties for the trip to Cliftonhill.
Midfielders Johnny Whelan and James Allan have both picked up injuries and will not feature, though otherwise there are no fresh injury or suspension worries for the Spiders.
Brannigan admits that he may start to draft some youngsters into his team in preparation for next season.
He said: "Yes, the temptation now is to throw in some of the youngsters and see what they can do in these games before we get back into it next season."
Top-of-the-table East Fife could all but secure promotion with a victory over Morton and go into the game looking strong.
Manager Jim Moffat has no problems on either the injury or suspension front and can name his strongest starting eleven.
The Fifers would go eight points clear of the Greenock side with three games left if they win, but Moffat is aware that his side's record is not good against the Ton.
He said: "They beat us well at home earlier in the season and I hope there is a good crowd in to encourage the players."
Morton have not lost in their last 13 meetings with East Fife and manager John McCormack insists that his side are in a very relaxed frame of mind and are looking forward to the run in.
McCormack has no fresh injuries or suspensions to report and says that his players have been looking very sharp in training.
Morton could blow the championship race wide open and get within two points of the lead with a victory.
McCormack said: "We're very relaxed and have started playing well at the right time. We've started to get some fluency back, which had been missing for a few weeks."
Peterhead continue their promotion push with strong hopes of fielding close to their best team and aiming to make it four wins against Montrose this season.
Kevin Bain looks all set for a comeback and it is hoped that Martin Johnston will pass late fitness checks to join him in the side.
Manager Ian Wilson dismisses the notion that Montrose are a team who have little to play for between now and the end of the season.
He said: "They will want to put one over on us I'm sure and there will be no complacency from us. We're pleased to have a player of Kevin Bain's ability back in the frame."
Montrose boss John Sheran prepares for the short trip north admitting that he would blood new youngsters at this stage of the season if he had any left to try.
Montrose will give late tests to Steve Kerrigan (calf) and Keith Gibson (hamstring), but expect both to be passed fit for the game.
Sheran admits that he has had to use his young players already this season and has only a squad of 16 to choose from anyway.
He said: "We'll be similar to last week and a lot of our young players have already been involved so the experimentation has been forced on me."
Elgin welcome back Kevin Steele, who has been suspended but that, however, is the end of the good news for City.
The Highlanders have long-term injuries to Steve Rattray and Steve MacDonald and now David Ross has picked up a groin strain.
City boss David Robertson is aware that Shire have just broken their long losing run and will be keen to keep that going.
He said: "They will have their tails up for this one and we'll have to be at our sharpest to take the full points."
Shire travel north unlikely to change the side which earned a point against Peterhead last week but will have to do without the suspended Jamie Mackay.
The club have had a dreadful season and will want to finish with a few good results in order to boost confidence for next season.
Assistant boss Alec Clelland said: "We played much better last week and I hope we can really start to build on that for the sake of the people here at the club."
Stirling Albion manager Allan Moore prepares for the visit of Gretna admitting that his side's chances of promotion were destroyed last week.
The Binos, who were held to a draw by Queen's Park last Saturday, go into the game with only Colin McKinnon missing from their squad, the player being too unfit to train.
Moore admits that if his side can't get promotion then they can at least have a say in who does get into Division Two next season.
He said: "It's a long shot for us now but we can have a say in who goes up and I've already said I hope it's Peterhead because that saves our club travelling costs."
Manager Rowan Alexander goes into the last part of Gretna's first season in Scottish league football feeling proud of his players.
Alexander has one absentee in the shape of John Hore, who has a hamstring problem, though on the plus side the Raydale Park side welcome Steven Skinner back into the squad.
Following a difference of opinion with the manager, influential playmaker Mark Dobie has left the club.
Alexander said: "At the moment the side is picking itself because they've been playing so well."
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