Partick Thistle prepare for a key Scottish Championship fixture at home to Arbroath this Saturday, aiming to halt a run of four league games without a victory. The match at Firhill Stadium kicks off at 2pm on 3 October.
Partick sit fourth in the Championship with 12 points from seven matches, but their recent form shows three draws and one loss from their last four outings. Their most recent result was a goalless draw with Raith Rovers on 19 September, which followed a 1-0 defeat away to Stenhousemuir. The team's recent performances have been defined by a struggle to convert chances, with their last four league matches yielding a total of just 2 goal minutes, a statistic manager Kris Doolan will be keen to improve upon.
Recent form
Arbroath arrive in Glasgow having beaten Queen's Park 2-1 last time out, but their form is mixed with two wins, two losses and a draw from their last five. Partick's last five results include a 1-0 win over Ayr United and draws with Queen's Park and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The team's fixtures show a congested schedule ahead, with this match against Arbroath being the next fixture for both sides in the Championship regular season.
Team news
Partick's last starting lineup, from the defeat at Stenhousemuir, featured Luke McFarlane in goal with a back four of Ben McPherson, Ciaran Loughrey, Darren O'Reilly and Paul Reading. Arbroath's most recent XI included goalkeeper Andrew McAdams and forward Alex Winter. Manager Kris Doolan is expected to assess his options after the recent stalemate, with the squad's current stats showing top scorer Tony Watt is yet to find the net this season. Doolan may consider changes to inject more attacking impetus, given the low goal minutes output in recent weeks.
Saturday's match presents a chance for Partick to consolidate their top-four position against an Arbroath side sitting sixth. A victory would provide a key boost ahead of a demanding run of games, while another setback would extend their concerning winless streak to five matches in the league.
