Dundee United can prove promotion credentials by toppling leaders Ayr

Ladbrokes Championship
BBC Alba, 7.45pm Friday

Dundee United can prove they are serious promotion contenders and continue their impressive revival under Robbie Neilson.

Ayr have been a revelation this season and still lead the Ladbrokes Championship.

A huge part of that has been down to the goals of Lawrence Shankland, but if United can keep the striker quiet they can win.

Neilson has got Tangerines fans dreaming again and Pavol Safranko has four goals in six games. United have improved all over, are playing with confidence and can pip the Honest Men.

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2pts 11-10 general

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Team news
Dundee United
Captain Fraser Fyvie could be welcomed back. Lewis Toshney is a long-term injury victim.

Ayr
The Honest Men have doubts over Jamie Adams and Alan Forrest, who missed last week's win at Beith Juniors.

Key stat
United have chalked up five wins and a draw under Robbie Neilson having won once in their previous six matches.

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