Kelty Hearts make the journey south to Galabank Stadium to take on Annan Athletic.  A win for the Maroon Machine will increase the gap to 10 points from 9th place, with five games remaining.  

Annan currently occupy the relegation play-off spot and are three points behind Inverness.  With the season coming to an end, this will prove to be a vital match as Kelty look to make a run for the top four.

The Maroon Machine will be looking to build momentum after last weekend’s dramatic draw against Arbroath.  Callum Flatman’s last minute equaliser was bundled home to earn a well earned point against the league leaders.

Wullie Gibson’s side got a crucial win over Inverness two weeks ago thanks to a goal from Paul Smith.  That win stopped Inverness from climbing up the table, however the Galabankies followed up the win with a 3-1 loss against Montrose.

Matches between Kelty Hearts and Annan have been full of goalmouth action, with nine in three so far.  The first two of the season were Kelty wins, a 3-0 win at New Central Park followed by a 2-0 win in Annan.  The most recent match at NCP was a 3-1 victory for the visitors.

Previewing the match to Kelty Hearts TV, Charlie Mulgrew said “it’ll be a difficult game we’ve played them already.  We need to fully concentrate on us and know what they’ll bring as well – we need to deal with that.”  

Written by: Jamie Szmitz

Photography: Kevin Marshall (@KayemPhoto)