Falkirk aim to secure a third consecutive home win when they host Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership this Saturday. The Bairns, ninth in the table with nine points from nine games, are looking to build on the momentum from last week's 2-1 victory at Hibernian.

John McGlynn guided his team to that away win at Easter Road. "John McGlynn guided his team to an away 2-1 win over Hibernian at Easter Road," the manager said. The result was secured by a first-half brace from striker Jacob Murrell, who now has four goals in seven appearances this season. Falkirk's recent form reads WLDW, showing signs of improvement after a mixed start.

Team news and injuries

Falkirk will be without the forward duo of Ethan Laidlaw and Joe Gardner due to ankle and thigh injuries. Aodhan Doherty is also likely to miss out with a foot problem. There is better news regarding Ethan Ross, who is expected to be available after an injury scare last Saturday. With those absences, Murrell is set to lead the line again, supported by a likely midfield of Spencer and Barbrook. The full squad list shows Maksymilian Stryjek remains the only confirmed long-term absentee, recovering from a knee injury.

Kilmarnock, managed by Neil McCann, arrive in 11th place. "Neil McCann’s side picked up a first home league victory of the season against Motherwell last Saturday," their manager noted. They will be buoyed by the return of Robbie Deas to the matchday squad after a month out, though Greg Kiltie, who scored twice last weekend, is their main threat alongside Tyreece John-Jules.

Recent form and context

Falkirk's win at Hibernian, where Murrell scored in the 13th and 37th minutes, was a vital three points. It followed a 2-1 home defeat to Dundee and a 1-1 draw at St Johnstone. The team currently has a goal difference of minus three, having scored nine and conceded twelve.

The last meeting between these sides at the Falkirk Stadium saw Falkirk win, and they will be confident of repeating that result. Kilmarnock have not won at this ground in 16 years. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, October 24, with Don Robertson as the referee. Falkirk's next assignment after this is another key home fixture as they continue their push up the Premiership table.

The original report is at Kilmarnock Football Club