SECOND DIVISION PREVIEW

STENHOUSEMUIR will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat against Clyde as they attempt to haul themselves clear of the relegation zone. A run of one win and five defeats from their last six matches has seen John Coughlin's side slip from mid-table to just one place above the relegation play-off spot. Along with East Fife and Arbroath, Stenhousemuir face a battle to avoid relegation to the Third Division and, with a clash at East Fife to come next weekend, Coughlin will be

They will, however, face a Stirling side buoyed by their midweek victory over Brechin, which took them to within eight points of leaders Alloa, who have played two games more. Allan Moore's side have struggled for consistency this season, but they will now be hoping they can do enough over the last five games to seal a return to the First Division. They will be boosted by their record at Ochilview having won four of the last seven matches there, although previous fixtures between the sides this season have been closely fought.