Adam Brown is delighted with his form in the early stages of the season, and can't wait to face some old pals on Saturday.

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Midfielder Brown tops the Diamonds scoring charts with four goals in five games, and he's keen to keep it going.

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"It's been a great start to the season for me. I'm really enjoying myself just now, and hopefully we can kick on and get more wins for the team - and more goals for myself!

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"The way the team is playing definitely suits me. If we weren't passing the ball and playing the system we're playing, I don't think I'd have scored the four goals.

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"It's been enjoyable, it's a great system to play in."

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Saturday sees the first home match of the league season and Brown is expecting a hard shift against Livingston, who are among the bookies favourites to challenge for the title.

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"We know Livi will be tough, they had a good win last Saturday and they'll be right up there at the end of the year - but hopefully we will be too."

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There will be something of a reunion at New Broomfield on Saturday, as Livingston's summer signings included Nicky Cadden, Sean Crighton, Alan Lithgow and Liam Watt - all of whom turned out for the Diamonds last season.

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Adam can't wait to face his ex-teammates.

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"I'm looking forward to it, to be fair. I still chat to big Alan Lithgow now and again. The four boys who went there are good guys.

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"It'll be interesting to see how it goes when they come back here and I'm sure it'll be nice to see them."

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First team coach Kevin McBride added: "We know we're in for a difficult game, Livingston are a good side.

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"There are a few old faces returning which will add to the excitement, but the boys are looking forward to it." 

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Lions boss David Hopkin was active in the loan market this week, securing the signature of Hibernian striker Lewis Allan.

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The Diamonds may face enforced changes up-front with Iain Russell said to be a major doubt ahead of the game, but Andy Ryan is set to return following a one-match ban.

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Referee Mat Northcroft is in charge for Airdrie's first home league match this season.