Scott Stewart hopes that Airdrie can put some fizz back into their performance as the Diamonds return to Shielfield Park for tonight's Irn Bru Cup tie against Berwick Rangers.

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Midfielder Stewart picked up the sponsors Man of the Match award in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to League One new boys Montrose, but the 22-year-old was far from happy with the performance.

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"Saturday was extremely disappointing. We performed way below the standards that we've set throughout pre-season and in the Betfred Cup.

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"On a personal level, I don't feel I played anywhere near well enough. I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't happy with my own performance."

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With the Irn Bru cup getting underway this evening, Stewart is glad of the early opportunity to rectify the disappointment.

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"Having a game so soon after a defeat is a positive, because it means you can put the last game behind you and quickly move on.

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"We'll be going to Berwick aiming to put things right. It's important we get back to playing the way we know we can."

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The trip to Shielfield Park comes hot on the heels of another trip over the border - it's less than a month since the Diamonds recorded a 3-0 win over the Wee Gers in the Betfred Cup. Sean Crighton, Darryl Duffy and Leighton McIntosh were Airdrie's goalscorers.

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Scott feels that the League Two side made the Diamonds work hard for their victory, and expects more of the same this evening.

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"Having already played them, we know it's going to be a tough game - but last time we managed to get a good result.

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"We'll be aiming to get another win tonight - along with a good performance."

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Airdrie boss Stephen Findlay reiterated the desire to get back to winning ways.

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"I'm looking for the right reaction from the players after Saturday's disappointing display.

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"We need to get the standards back up right away and show that Saturday was a blip."

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Findlay is without goalkeeper Scott Gallacher - the 29-year-old was stretchered off with a leg injury in the second half of Saturday's match, and an accurate diagnosis cannot be made until the swelling has subsided.

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The club are working to bring in cover while the extent of Gallacher's injury is determined.

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John McKendrick referees the Irn Bru first round tie. Kick off at Shielfield is at 7:45pm.