Ross County prepare for their Challenge Cup group stage match against Forfar Athletic this Tuesday evening at the Global Energy Stadium. Kick-off is set for 7:45pm as the Staggies aim to continue their formidable run of form.
The side sits first in League One with 25 points from nine games, a position built on a five-game winning streak. Their last outing was a commanding 5-0 victory away to Montrose on Saturday, with goals from Docherty, Chin, Phillips, Graham and Smith. That result followed a 4-1 home win over Alloa Athletic and a remarkable 14-0 triumph against Hearts U21 in the same competition.
Team selection
The starting line-up from the Montrose win provides a strong indication of the squad's current shape. Foster was in goal behind a defence of Randall, Wright, Smith and Strapp. The midfield featured Chin, Docherty and Hamilton, with McCarvel, Phillips and Graham leading the attack. Supporters can view the full squad list on our squad page.
No recent results for Forfar Athletic are detailed in the available data, so their current form remains an unknown quantity for this cup tie. The focus for County is firmly on maintaining their momentum and ruthless edge in front of goal, having scored 31 times in the league while conceding only five.
After this cup fixture, attention turns back to the league campaign. Ross County travel to face Queen of the South, who are sixth in the table, this Saturday, 17 October.
