Arbroath travel to face Partick Thistle this Saturday aiming to build on their first win in three matches. The Scottish Championship fixture at Firhill Stadium offers a chance to climb the table after a recent victory halted a slide.
Sitting sixth with 11 points from eight games, Arbroath's form has been inconsistent. They ended a two-game losing streak last time out with a 2-1 home win against Queen's Park. Alex Winter and Ryan Molotnikov scored the goals that day, a result which provides a platform for this weekend's trip.
Partick present a tough challenge, currently occupying fourth place. Their recent results show a team hard to beat, with three draws in their last five outings, though they were beaten 1-0 by Stenhousemuir in their most recent match. Arbroath's own recent away form includes a heavy 4-0 defeat at Raith Rovers and a narrow 1-0 loss at league leaders Stenhousemuir.
Manager Dick Campbell will hope the confidence from the Queen's Park result translates into a more resilient performance on the road. The squad, which includes regulars like Michael McKenna and Ricky Little, will need to be at its best to take points from a top-four rival. The match kicks off at 3pm local time on Saturday, 3 October.
