Sunday, January 11
East Stirling v Dundee Utd
Shire have a full squad. Eddie Forrest returns after missing the derby defeat by Stenhousemuir through suspension, while David Dunn will again be available after tearing the plaster cast off his broken wrist in order to face the Warriors.
Veteran Darren Dods replaces suspended captain Lee Wilkie for United. Midfielder Scott Robertson misses out after picking up a groin injury, with Prince Buaben, Danny Swanson and David Robertson vying for his place in the team. Striker Kevin Smith is in contention after a loan spell at Raith Rovers.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Top scorers: Brian Graham (East Stirling) 11; Jon Daly (Dundee Utd) 8
Referee: M Tumilty (Scotland).
Hibernian v Hearts
Hibs hope to welcome back captain Rob Jones from a hamstring strain. New signing Grzegorz Szamotulski may make his debut after international clearance was received this week for him to play.
Hearts right-back Robbie Neilson is banned. Bruno Aguiar and Laryea Kingston (both hamstring) look set to miss out, but Christos Karipidis and Jason Thomson should return after missing the SPL loss to Motherwell.
Last season: No corresponding fixture
Top scorers: Steven Fletcher, Colin Nish & Derek Riordan (Hibernian) 6; Calum Elliot (Hearts) 11
Referee: Craig Thompson (Scotland).
