Forfar may be flying high at the top of the league, but captain Paddy Boyle says that Airdrie expect to bring three points home from Station Park. 

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The Diamonds make their first trip of the season to Forfar on Saturday, and defender Boyle says confidence is high on the back of a wonderful display against Dunfermline last weekend. 

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"Mood is confident as you would expect after a good result. 

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"We've felt that coming for a few weeks now without getting that bit of luck, so it's nice to hopefully have turned the corner." 

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The Airdrie skipper was instrumental in the 3:1 win over his old club, providing crosses for Bryan Prunty and Nathan Blockley to convert. 

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He revealed that the Pars' boo-boys spurred him on. 

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"It's always enjoyable playing against your old teams.

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"I've had a bit of stick the last few times we've played them, so to get the win and set up a couple of goals is that bit sweeter."

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With the trip to Angus looming, Boyle is confident that his side can give Diamonds fans an early gift in their last game before Christmas.

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"It will undoubtedly be a tough game up at Forfar, but there is no reason the Dunfermline performance can't be repeated. 

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"The boys are confident and we expect to go there and win."

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Dick Campbell's troops are unbeaten in four, winning three of those, and have remained at the top of the table while those around them have struggled for consistency.

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The Loons were victorious in the earlier fixture at New Broomfield with a stoppage-time winner, coming from behind to win the match 2:1.

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But with Airdrie making steady improvement since then, the confidence generated by a great team performance last week could go a long way.

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Gavin Duncan will officiate, having already taken charge of two Airdrie matches this season - the recent home match against Morton, and the early-season tie against Peterhead, in which Keigan Parker was shown a controversial red card.