Dunfermline goalkeeper David Hutton has a chance to stake a claim for the number one jersey in tonight’s Betfred Cup clash with Arbroath.
The 31-year-old is set to be handed the gloves for the Group C clash, with Sean Murdoch sidelined due to a persistent wrist problem.
Hutton, who joined the Pars from Ayr United last summer, featured in pre-season wins against Patrick Thistle and Hearts and will have the chance to impress manager Allan Johnston in competitive action against the Red Lichties.
Johnston said: “Sean is still struggling with his wrist and we’re taking specialist advice with regards to him, we’re waiting to see which way we’ll go, whether he has to rest it or whether he can get back training.
“It’s the same for every position, it’s all about grabbing your chance when you get it.
“Hutts has done really well in the few games he’s played and it’s all about continuing those performances to make sure he keeps the jersey.”
Johnston could hand competitive debuts to the likes of Nat Wadderburn, Lee Ashcroft and on loan pair Gavin Reilly and Paul McMullan against the League Two side.
