A trip to Ochilview awaits for Kelty Hearts as they take on Stenhousemuir.  The Warriors remain hot on the heels of Inverness and are three points behind the league leaders.

Gary Naysmith’s side have not lost a league game since the 13th of December and are having another strong season.  Last time out against Peterhead, an 89th minute Ross Taylor goal saw them snatch all three points at Balmoor.  

For Kelty Hearts, it was a draw last weekend at home to East Fife.  The shares were spoiled in the derby, as Alex Ferguson’s second half penalty cancelled out Brian Easton’s opener.

The meetings between the two sides this season at New Central Park have gone in favour of Stenhousemuir.  At Ochilview however, the Warriors had to battle from two goals down to claw back a point.  

Looking at the league table, the gap between Kelty and Hamilton in ninth place has been cut to five points.  With the two teams meeting next week at Broadwood, any opportunity to further close the gap is vital to be taken.

Previewing the game to Kelty Hearts TV, Thomas O’Ware said “it’s another opportunity to try and get three points.  How the boys are playing, they’re really taking control of the game and doing what we’re asking.  We’ll look forward to every game.”  

Written by: Jamie Szmitz

Photography: Kevin Marshall (@KayemPhoto)