Partick Thistle's title hopes hinge on beating Morton in their upcoming match. The Firhill side currently trails St Johnstone by eight points and has a game in hand. They also host the leaders next week in what could be a defining match in the second-tier season. But first, Thistle need to ensure they take care of a Morton side toiling for form. Ian Murray's side have lost their last three matches - away at Queen's Park and Airdrieonians, and last weekend at home to St Johnstone. Having Cammy Ballantyne and Curtis Main sent off at Airdrie was clearly of no help. Third bottom of the table, Morton are in choppy waters, especially with Queen's Park suddenly in a run of form and Ross County breathing down their necks. Be in no doubt, they are in a relegation battle. Ignore any naysayers who claim the Premiership is trouncing the Championship for storylines this season - for once. Nothing is certain in this final quarter of the season, and three points on Friday is crucial for both sides.