Ayr United will be aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 4-1 loss to Arbroath against Dougie Imrie’s Raith Rovers at Somerset Park.
Gary Naysmith’s Ayr United are currently seventh in the league with a game in hand over all the teams above them. A win this weekend would go a long way to putting The Honest Men within reach of the playoff spots.
The home side have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, with two wins, two losses and one draw in their last five matches. Their last match was a greatly disappointing 4-1 loss away to Arbroath.
Raith Rovers have enjoyed a brighter start to the season so far and are currently second in the table. Dougie Imrie’s men drew 0-0 with Dunfermline Athletic last time out and are on a run of two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five matches. Rovers striker George Oakley scored a hat trick in their last away game against Arbroath and will be hoping to continue his good form at Somerset Park.
Raith Rovers won 2-0 against Ayr United in Kirkcaldy in the last match between the two sides. Leon King was sent off for Ayr after five minutes, before Rovers striker Anton Dowds scored a brace to seal the win for the home side.
Players to watch
George Oakley will be hoping to continue his recent goalscoring form against The Honest Men this weekend. The experienced forward is the player to watch for the visitors.
Winger Ross Taylor is an exciting player who currently has the most combined goals and assists for Ayr United in the league so far this season. The former Stenhousemuir player is the one to watch for the home side.
What to expect
Given recent form, hosts Ayr United will be desperate for a win and a response to their disappointing 4-1 loss to Arbroath last time out. Raith Rovers will arrive at Somerset Park full of confidence and looking to build on their positive start to the season. This should make for a very interesting contest.
