Ayr V Stranraer at Somerset Park - Match Preview

Ayr V Stranraer - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.Beattie set for Ayr bowLeague One leaders Ayr will include new signing Craig Beattie in their squad against visitors Stranraer.Player-manager Mark Roberts will finalise his side after checking on the fitness of defenders Martyn Campbell and Kevin McKinlay.Roberts said: "It is great to have added Craig to our ranks and it would be great if Martyn and Kevin could feature in this game as we are a strong side when they play."Stranraer secured a great result last weekend when they beat Falkirk in the Petrofac Training Cup so we know that we will have to play well to get another win."Stranraer striker Craig Malcolm, who rejoined the club in the summer after a season as an Ayr player, misses out due to suspension.Chris Aitken, another former Honest Man, is rated as having only a 50-50 chance of featuring due to injury, with Steven Bell missing with an ankle problem.Manager Stephen Aitken said: "Ayr have started their season magnificently and are playing with a lot of confidence, but we will be going out looking to win."Our plan will be to attack them, however we are conscious that they are a very good side going forward so to do anything we have to keep things tight at the back."

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