Simmons to miss Hibs visit

The former Hearts midfielder is absent because of a back injury while Kyle Benedictus is suspended and Eddie Ferns has joined Albion Rovers on loan.

Manager Barry Smith said: "We played well to win at Cowdenbeath last Saturday and the players deserve great credit for the effort they put in, especially to keep a clean sheet.

"There was a real determination in the team not to lose a goal and players were throwing themselves in front of things to keep our goal intact. We will need that same approach against Hibs."

Hibernian have midfielder Scott Allan back from a chest infection for the game.

Sam Stanton is also back training after a bout of mumps but Jordon Forster is still missing through illness.

Head coach Alan Stubbs warned Allan he might not go straight back in after his side's 3-0 win over Dumbarton.

"No-one's guaranteed a place - it's as simple as that," he said. "You have to earn your place, you have to warrant it with performances, and that applies to every single member of the squad."