Airdrieonians to open the League One season against Peterhead as fixture list revealed

Airdrieonians will kick-off their League One campaign with a visit from Peterhead after the fixtures were revealed today.

It will be a tough test for boss Ian Murray to open the new season against the Balmoor side.

They then face a tough away trip to relegated Championship side Partick Thistle.

Euan O'Reilly during his brief spell at Airdrie last term (John Steven)

Airdrieonians lowdown

Last season: 3rd

Top scorer last season: Callum Gallagher (14 goals)

In: Max Currie (Stranraer), Thomas Robert (Montpellier), Euan O'Reilly (St Johnstone), Harlain Mbayo (Truro City)

Out: Callum Smith (end of loan), Andrew Barrowman, Scott Dunn, Adam Eckersley, Scott Gallacher, Dean Hawkshaw, Jonathan Kavanagh, Robbie Leighton, Sam McNee, Andrew McNeil, Kieran Millar, Kurtis Roberts, Arran Ross, Nat Wedderburn, Reece Willison, Andy Ryan (end of loan), Innes Murray (end of loan)

First five fixtures: Peterhead (H)

Partick Thistle (A)

Dumbarton (A)

Clyde (H)

Montrose (H)

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