AIRDRIE could all but secure a promotion play-off spot this weekend at The Rock.

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A club record seventh victory in a row would take the Diamonds into third place in the SFL2 table.

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Should Airdrie win - and Stenhousemuir and East Fife lose to Brechin City and Stirling Albion respectively - then Jimmy Boyle's men would open up a six-point gap.

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With just two games remaining, only goal difference could then deny the Diamonds a post-season berth.

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It is a tantalising prospect for Airdrie who looked down and out at the beginning of last month.

But an eight-match unbeaten record has dramatically altered the fortunes of Boyle's side.

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The manager said: "I would have taken this position six or seven weeks ago. I've been asked if I could see a run like this coming.

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"I've always believed in the players. I think we are a good football team and look strong when we go on a run.

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"We've now got to focus on Dumbarton and we aren't looking any further ahead than that. This is the way it will be to the end of the season.

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"We beat Dumbarton at home on the opening day but drawn and lost the two meetings with them since. They've had a great season but we're confident of getting a good result."

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Saturday's match referee is Mr John McEndrick.