A spotlight on three of the key games in Scottish league football this weekend
By Finlay Miller
The Scottish leagues, in exception to the premiership, are still on during the International break and there are some brilliant games to look forward to. Here is a focus on three of the games from the Championship, Leagues one and two.
Livingston v Falkirk
Livingston host league leaders Falkirk, who are absolutely flying and don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
John McGlynn and his men will be buzzing with life in the championship. Following on from Falkirk’s fantastic unbeaten season last year, they will be looking to take the extra step and gain promotion. So far, they have played 13, won 10, drawn two and only lost once.
With their support averaging an attendance of 6,500 to their away games, the Bairns always bring a great atmosphere whether it's home or away.
Ethan Ross, winger for Falkirk, has been excelling this season and this has been proven as he’s just won championship player of the month for October. Other winger, Calvin Miller has also been performing to a high standard with five goals and four assists this season.
Falkirk’s wide men is where most of the goals come from. Whether it’s a cross from them or if they have just cut inside and actually scored themselves.
Although Livingston are currently sitting second in the championship they have drawn almost as much as they have won. However, the league leaders are currently six points clear and with a bit of momentum they can make that nine.
They managed to win their last game against Morton, with the game ending 2-1 but this up incoming match looks to be more of a challenge for the leaders.
The two sides played each other at the Falkirk Stadium, last month, with the game ending in a goalless draw.
Clyde v East Fife
Clyde, who currently sit second bottom of league two, host East Fife who sit seven places above them in second place.
The Bully Wee haven’t improved since last season as they finished second to last and avoided the relegation play offs.
On the other hand, East Fife are having a much better season than last, already having won seven games out of 12 and being one point off of top of the league compared to finishing fifth last season.
The two have already met this season, at the end of August. With the Fife side comfortably taking the victory in a 5-1 Win at the Bayview Stadium.
It is predicted that this won't be too far off from that result on Saturday in terms of East Fife getting a lot of goals as they will be wanting to make a statement to league leaders Peterhead to tell them that it won’t be a one-horse race.
Inverness v Alloa Athletic
Inverness, who were relegated from the championship last season, are now sitting bottom of league one with one point as they entered administration and were given a 15-point deduction.
Inverness have won two out of their last four.
The last time these two faced, it was a 2-2 draw in Alloa but it being played at Inverness could make a difference with the Caley Thistle having the home advantage.
Keith Bray who is an 18-year-old and has made a couple of appearances this season and 15 last season which will only make him more confident. Making that tough for the left side of Alloa.
On the other hand, Alloa also have a young player who has been performing very well, Luke Rankin. With the youngster making eight appearances and scoring four goals.
This will be a good match to watch as both teams like to attack and also need to win. Inverness need to win to slowly catch Dumbarton who are second bottom and a win for Alloa would see them go four points clear of second place.
But who will come out on top?