Liam Watt wants to make up for the cup disappointment at Annan, and says a win over Stirling Albion will set the Diamonds up for the league campaign. 

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The midfielder was part of the team that crashed out of the Petrofac Training Cup in the first round, as Annan Athletic turned round a one goal deficit to win 3-1. 

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Watt admits he and his team-mates were posted missing in the second half. 

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"We just didn't come out in the second half. We started well and looked comfortable, but in the second half we didn't do anything we had been doing in the first. 

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"They looked sharper and were getting on to a lot of second balls, and we really couldn't get out our half." 

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So as Annan progress to round 2, Airdrie must dust themselves down and prepare for a Scottish League Cup visit to Stirling Albion. 

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Watt is in no doubt about what is required ahead of the trip to Forthbank. 

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"Of course a good result is important. No matter who we play, we want to win. If we win on Saturday it puts us in a good position ahead of the league. 

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"We have a really strong team again and we are all training well, so there's no reason why we can't go there and win." 

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With the league opener in a week's time, Liam knows his priorities and has faith in his team. 

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"We want to finish as high up the league as possible and push for promotion. We have the team to do it and we believe we can. 

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"It will be hard as it's another strong league, but there's no reason why we can't." 

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Diamonds gaffer Gary Bollan has stated that places are up for grabs following the Annan defeat, and changes may be made for the trip to Stirling. 

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The Binos, who were relegated from League One last season, also faced defeat in their campaign opener, losing 3-2 to Elgin City in the Petrofac Cup. 

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Both sides will be looking to bounce back and take a positive result into their league campaigns. 

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Mike Roncone referees the Forthbank tie.