Ryan Conroy says there can be no more slip ups if Airdrie are to achieve a promotion play-off place.

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Conroy played in the 3-0 defeat at Brechin City on Tuesday evening, and the midfielder says the delayed kick off shouldn't have had a bearing on the Diamonds performance.

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"I think it would be an excuse to say it affected us. Obviously it wasn't great, but we should still be professional enough to get the job done."

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Two goals from Ally Love and a late breakaway by Andy Jackson secured the points for City.

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After a thrilling 4-3 derby win at the weekend, Conroy bemoans the lack of a cutting edge on Tuesday.

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"We were well on top in the first half, but didn't take our chances. After we went behind we played into their hands with long balls.

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"Against Albion we looked like we could score every time we went forward, but that was missing on Tuesday."

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With Brechin leapfrogging Airdrie into fourth in the table, the Diamonds now face a battle to get back into play-off contention.

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Conroy believes there's enough time to do that.

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"The good thing is it's still in our hands - it's only us that can turn it around, and I believe that we can.

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"We can't afford any more slip ups as we are running out of games, but as I said it's in our hands and I think we're capable."

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Bottom side Stenhousemuir come to the Excelsior on Saturday, and Airdrie have struggled to cope with Brown Ferguson's men on league duty this season.

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A 2-1 win for the Diamonds in the Betfred Cup group stage was followed by a draw and two Stenhousemuir wins in the league.

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Ryan is determined those matches won't have a bearing on Saturday's fixture.

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"We're not thinking about previous results, Saturday's about making sure we do our jobs and play the way we know we can - the result will take of itself.

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"It's a game we need to win, and we're all looking forward to it."

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Head coach Mark Wilson wants his side to press their home advantage.

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"We’ll treat it like any other match - and we always believe we can win home games.

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"The first goal is vitally important in this league, so we'll start on the front foot and try to get it."

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Striker Jack McKay is a fitness doubt for the Diamonds, having been forced off at Brechin after a head knock. Kyle Hutton returns to the squad after a one-match ban.

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Referee Steven Kirkland is the man in the middle, taking charge of his first Airdrie tie this season.