Livingston FC travel to face Morton at Cappielow Park this week aiming to arrest a slide in form. The Championship fixture comes after back-to-back 1-0 defeats for David Martindale's side.
Recent form a concern
Livingston sit fifth in the Championship with six points from five games. Their recent form reads two wins and three losses, with the latest result a 1-0 home defeat to Stenhousemuir on 4 September. Andrew Shinnie scored the only goal of that game for the visitors in the 14th minute. That loss followed a 1-0 reverse away to Arbroath on 29 August.
Martindale is expected to name a similar side to the one that started against Stenhousemuir. That team featured Jamie Prior in goal, with a back four of Jamie Doherty, Ben Kabongolo, Ricki McGowan and Jackson Wilkie. Stephen Culbert, Esrom Danso and Charlie Palmer formed the midfield, supporting forwards Rory Muirhead, Bruce Anderson and Bryan van Hoeven. The manager has not reported any new injury concerns ahead of the trip to Greenock.
The Morton challenge
Morton, managed by Dougie Imrie, drew 1-1 with Airdrie United in their last outing on 1 May. Their most recent starting lineup included Euan Harrison in goal, with defenders like Calum Ballantyne and Paul Croker. The hosts will look to players such as Michael Garrity and Eamonn Brophy to provide a threat. Livingston's defence, which has conceded four goals this season, will need to be organised to secure a positive result on the road.
A victory could see Livingston close the seven-point gap to league leaders Stenhousemuir. The full Championship standings show a tight mid-table battle developing early in the campaign. After the Morton match, Livingston return home to face Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 19 September. Inverness CT currently occupy ninth position in the table. Fans can check the team's upcoming fixtures for all match dates and venues.
