City travel to Kirkcaldy to take on Raith Rovers at Starks Park tomorrow afternoon, looking to bounce back from a damaging defeat against Stranraer last weekend.

The result at Stair Park confirmed that if City are to retain their League One status, they must finish above Stenhousemuir, who currently sit behind City on goal difference, and come through the playoffs.

Raith, meanwhile, have long sewn up a promotion play-off spot but they continue to battle with Forfar Athletic for second place.

TEAM NEWS
Manager Barry Smith is likely to have the same squad available as last weekend, with Callum Tapping in particular pushing for a starting place after training hard to build up fitness. Dene Shields, Lewis Toshney and Craig Thomson miss out through injury.

MANAGERS COMMENTS
Barry Smith said, "We're looking for a big response in all departments after the disappointment of last week, and we can take confidence in having beaten Raith Rovers in our most recent clash at The Glebe. It's good to have Callum Tapping back in contention, as he's been a big miss for us since his injury against Airdrie just before Christmas."

MATCH OFFICIALS
The match referee tomorrow is Graham Beaton and he will be assisted by Alistair Mather and Chris Phillips. The last City game Beaton took charge of was, coincidentally, also against Raith at Starks back in November. Stevie Campbell was in charge of City that day following the departure of Darren Dods as Raith ran out 2-1 winners.

ADMISSION INFORMATION
City supporters will be accommodated in the McDermid Stand between sections 17 and 18. Admission prices are as follows:

- Adult £15
- Parent & Child £20
- Over 65/Under 16/Disabled £8*
- Student £10*

* Concession tickets must be purchased from the ticket office before entering the turnstiles. Proof of status/eligibility may be required.

FREE SUPPORTERS TRAVEL
As a thank you for your support throughout the season, Brechin City Supporter's Club are offering FREE coach travel to the match against Raith Rovers tomorrow.

The coach leaves Mackie Motors Bus Stance at 10:45am and thereafter from St Ninians Square at 11am. To book your seat, please contact Ann-Marie on 07725 761429 or leave your name on the Supporters Club Facebook page.

Many thanks to William Christie for sponsoring the bus.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Brechin City 1-1 Raith Rovers - 15th September 2018
The sides clashed at Glebe Park in September as Boris Melingui's late header rescued a deserved point for City. Top scorer Kevin Nisbet had opened the scoring for the visitors from the spot mid-way through the second half.

Raith Rovers 2-1 Brechin City - 3rd November 2018
Stevie Campbell took temporary charge following the departure of Darren Dods as they went down narrowly to Rovers at Starks Park. A double from Kevin Nisbet earned the win for the home side, with Andy Jackson scoring a late consolation for City.

Brechin City 2-1 Raith Rovers - 26th January 2019
The last meeting between the sides saw City come back from a goal down at half time to earn three crucial points. Kevin Nisbet was yet again on target to put the visitors ahead but second half goals from Euan Smith and Ross Kavanagh turned the game in City's favour.