Kelty Hearts welcome Dumbarton to New Central Park for the first time on Saturday.  Four points separate both sides with the Sons sitting 9th and Kelty sitting 6th in a tight league.

This is only the second ever league meeting between both sides, with the earlier match finishing 2-2.  Goals from Luke McCarvel and Craig Johnston gave the Maroon Machine the lead on two occasions but Mark Durnan equalised twice for the Sons from set pieces.  

Dumbarton had a slow start to the season, winless in their opening nine games before picking up back to back wins against Arbroath and Inverness.  Since then, they were heavily defeated 3-0 by Cove Rangers last week so will be keen to get back to winning ways.  

Kelty Hearts are now without a win in our last four, with two defeats in the league from our last three.  Last time out, Kelty gained a point in the Highlands in what was a frantic game with chances for both sides.  

Michael Tidser’s side will be hopeful to get back to winning ways against Dumbarton and will hope that players coming back from injuries will give the team a much needed boost.  

Written by: Jamie Szmitz

Photography: Kevin Marshall (@KayemPhoto)