The Maroon Machine make the journey north to take on Peterhead at Balmoor Stadium.  Both sides are coming off the back of heavy defeats and will be keen to make amends.  

Kelty Hearts are looking to bounce back after last week’s disappointing result to Montrose.  Goals from Blair Lyons, an own goal and Callum Sandilands secured a 3-0 win for the Gable Endies.

Peterhead are looking to get back to winning ways after last week’s 4-0 loss away to Alloa Athletic.  Peterhead have not won since the 1st of November, where they defeated Cove Rangers.

In the table, eleven points separate Kelty and the Blue Toon.  An away win would have the Aberdeenshire side nervously looking over their shoulder, however.

Last time the two sides met, Peterhead came back from behind to win 2-1 at New Central Park.  Goals from Dylan Forrest and Max Barry oversaw Ricco Diack’s opener.  

A win would be massive for Kelty Hearts, with next week’s huge clash against Cove Rangers.  Thomas O’Ware will be hoping his side can build on a positive performance mid-week against championship Arbroath.

Written by: Jamie Szmitz

Photography: Kevin Marshall (@KayemPhoto)