Marc Fitzpatrick believes that home wins over Forfar and Brechin can be the spark the Diamonds need for a charge up the league table. 

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The midfielder also says that last week's last-gasp win over Ayr United was well deserved after recent improved performances. 

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"It was great to get our first win last weekend. 

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"I think it was a result our performances have deserved. It was also very enjoyable to go away to the league leaders and pick up the win". 

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Having knocked the table-toppers off their perch, Airdrie now face the side who have replaced them at the summit, Dick Campbell's Forfar Athletic. 

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Fitzpatrick feels that maximum points are achievable as the Diamonds go into a home double-header against the Angus sides, but is relieved that a confidence-boosting win has finally come. 

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"I think we always believed we were better than our results, but it gets increasingly hard to keep the confidence up when we weren't winning games. 

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"Hopefully that win will help us kick on and start climbing the table. 

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"These next two home games are big games for us, if we can pick up two wins we will catapult up the league. 

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"Although it will be very tough against two good sides, it's something I think we can achieve". 

Ex-Morton and Ross County man Fitzpatrick has been ever-present for Gary Bollan's side this season, operating in midfield and the centre of defence. 

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While happy to play wherever selected, Marc says he is relishing the versatility of his midfield role. 

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"I enjoy that you're always involved in the game whilst playing centre-mid, and you have the option to attack and defend - whereas at the back you need to be a little more conservative".

 

A conservative defence will be required against a Forfar side who have notched up 12 league goals so far this season - although the Station Park men are still seeking their first win on the road. 

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With Airdrie having finally found their shooting boots and got a first victory under their belt, a home win is the next target. 

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Referee John McKendrick is in charge of the top vs bottom fixure.