Airdrieonians return to action on Saturday after the international break with Stranraer the visitors to New Broomfield.

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The Diamonds are looking for their first SPFL League One victory of the campaign after picking up two points from a possible 12 so far.

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But Stranraer, who reached the third round of the League Cup following a shock 3-2 win over SPFL Premiership outfit Ross County, will be a tough nut to crack.

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Continuing to work hard will be the order of the day for Airdrie's players with Jimmy Boyle hoping for a first home league triumph in more than 13 months.

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"We're anxious to get any win whether it be home or away or whatever," the manager said.

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"I don't think we are far away. We just need to roll up the sleeves and work that little bit harder.

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"We're only four games into the season so I don't think it's a must-win game.

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"But this is a game we feel we can win. We need to be positive and make sure we keep creating chances."

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Airdrie look set to be without midfielder Martin Hardie due to an ankle injury with right-back Chris O'Neil questionable because of a groin problem.

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A new goalkeeper could also be signed before kick-off with Airdrie active in the loans market following the departure of summer signing Colin Stewart.

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Meanwhile, the Diamonds are taking part in this season's SPFL Reserve League and have opened up with two defeats to full-time opposition.

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Airdrie lost 6-1 at Queen of the South but played well on Monday night at the stadium before going down 1-0 to Livingston with substitute Danny Mullen bagging a last-gasp winner.