Motherwell are without strikers Mika Biereth (knee) and Jon Obika (hamstring) while midfielder Harry Paton and left-back Pape Souare (calf) remain out.
Calum Butcher (foot) is a long-term absentee but Huddersfield full-back Brodie Spencer has joined on loan.
Kilmarnock have a full squad with Joe Wright pushing for his first appearance of the season.
Image source, SNSKilmarnock bid to continue their stunning start to the season with another win when they visit Motherwell on Saturday.
Who would you pick to keep their run going? Choose your Killie XI here.
Image source, bbcTwo Premiership sides quick out the blocks this season are Motherwell and Kilmarnock.
Well have carried on where they left off last term with some solid league performances, but their Viaplay Cup run was halted by St Mirren last weekend.
Killie pulled off the result of the second round by knocking out holders Celtic, having also beaten Rangers in their league opener.
Results in fixtures like Sunday's could prove crucial to both sides' hopes of finishing in the top six come May.
There's also history of drama between these two. Last term, 10-man Kilmarnock fought back from two goals down in December to salvage an incredible 2-2 draw, and Callum Slattery's sumptuous free-kick earned Well a last-gasp point at Rugby Park.
More of that please, chaps...
A minute's applause will take place in the 23rd minute of Saturday's game at Fir Park in memory of Kilmarnock supporter Gordon Stirling, who died last week.
The Rugby Park club "sends their deepest condolences" to the 23-year-old's family.
Fans of both clubs have been asked to join the applause and Killie have thanked Motherwell for "warmly embracing the tribute".
Image source, snsThe fierce competition for places at Rugby Park has been a key factor in Kilmarnock's early season form, says defender Robbie Deas.
Killie have beaten Rangers in the league, and Celtic in the Viaplay Cup, and haven't conceded a single goal in their last three outings.
“You look at the experience I’m around and the club I’m playing at now, you need to thrive on these sort of things," Deas said. "Playing at Kilmarnock is huge and to do it on the big stage is something I’ve always wanted.
“You can’t ask for much more than to have three clean sheets against the teams we’ve just played. It shows what we’re capable of and I think we now need to believe that we can go on and do great things this year.
“All of us work hard every day and want to better each other. We do a lot of work on shape and defending. We’ve got the experience of Stuart Findlay, and Lewis Mayo who done brilliantly last year. Joe Wright is back fit and with Jack Sanders we have a good strong team.
"We all want to do well, and we all want each other to do well which is massive. I think the competition helps to push each other on.”
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Motherwell are unbeaten in their last eight Scottish Premiership matches (W5 D3); the last time they went on a longer run of top-flight matches without defeat was in 2010 when they were unbeaten for 12 matches between January and March (W8 D4).
Since the beginning of last season, only Rangers’ James Tavernier (111) and Celtic’s Matt O’Riley (86) have created more chances in the Premiership than Kilmarnock’s Daniel Armstrong (76). And in terms of big chances created, only O’Riley (17) has created more than Armstrong’s 13.
After losing their previous six consecutive Premiership away matches by a combined scoreline of 15-2, Kilmarnock have now lost just one of their last four on the road (W2 D1), and are unbeaten in their last two (W1 D1).
After their 2-0 win in May, Motherwell are looking to pick up back-to-back league wins over Kilmarnock for the first time since December 2019 under Stephen Robinson.
Kilmarnock are winless in their last three league visits to Motherwell (D1 L2), and could lose back-to-back away matches to the Steelmen for the first time since September 2017.
Kilmarnock will not get carried away following their impressive start to the season, says manager Derek McInnes. (Herald - subscription), external
We asked for your views on Kilmarnock's impressive Viaplay Cup win against Celtic.
Here's a taste of what you said:
George: Wonderful. An Ayrshire team that suffers from lack of supporters in some ways because local people support Old Firm teams and eventually feed said clubs with managers and players, but at least they can beat top clubs on a good day. Well done Kilmarnock.
Arthur: Killie have been very hard to beat at home with a very clever manager, I will be surprised if they don’t finish top-six.
Kevin: It was brilliant, amazing and wonderful. Killie were fully deserving of another win against Old Firm opposition. It would be nice if the headlines could focus more on Killie, it’s a bit hard to understand why the focus of our win is on the Celtic manager.
Ian: It’s the third game in a row where we have been so solid and not conceded, we have a great team structure. It’s our best performances since Steve Clarke. I have to give credit to Derek McInnes and the management team.
John: It’s excellent seeing McInnes’ vision for the team coming together. Shrewd signings and a developing pattern of play is making us hard to beat and building the teams confidence. If we can now bring in a goal scorer before the end of the transfer window we can become a real contender for a top-six finish this season.
Sandy Armour, Killie Hippo fanzine
Just before the league opener a few weeks ago I stuck on a fiver at a million to one that Killie wouldn't concede a goal all season; I want it paid in used notes come the end of May.
In all seriousness, the change in Killie this season is unbelievable, and to keep clean sheets against Rangers, Hearts and now Celtic is some achievement.
Every good team needs a solid base, and our defensive unit has been nothing short of outstanding. Our keeper has had very little to do in all three games and that is testament to the hard work, desire, and ability of the players in front of him.
It would be unfair to just single out the defence though, as every single player has played his part and we hopefully still have one or two to come in before the end of the window. The feel good factor is much in evidence among the fans and a large travelling support will travel to Motherwell this weekend looking for our magnificent start to continue.
The Viaplay Cup quarter-final between Kilmarnock and Hearts has been selected for live television coverage on Viaplay.
The date and kick-off time has not yet been confirmed, with the broadcaster waiting for clarity on the fixture schedule.
Former Kilmarnock midfielder Gary Holt has praised the attitude and work ethic Derek McInnes has instilled among his players.
Killie deservedly knocked holders Celtic out of the Viaplay Cup on Sunday and Holt says the togetherness and commitment displayed at Rugby Park was key to their success.
"The back three, the midfield three, they're honest pro's," he said on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "They know their job, they know the shift they have to put in because they know if they don't, Kilmarnock won't win games.
"If they turn up thinking they're good players, thinking they can play, they'll not win games.
"If they turn up with the attitude they've shown in the three recent games where they roll their sleeves up, get stuck in, win their battles, then they've got talent within the team to win it.
"I think that's what Derek has instilled, that work ethic."
And Holt is backing his former side to go all the way now, adding, "Sometimes you need the favour of the draw, we had it in 1997 to win the Scottish Cup and that's what this group will be looking at. They've got another home time, a great opportunity and nothing to fear.
"They went to Tynecastle and didn't fear them, so why would you fear them coming to Rugby Park?"
Kilmarnock legend Gary Holt joins Liam McLeod on the BBC's Scottish football podcast to dissect his former club's Viaplay Cup scalp against Celtic.
Will Dennis says he and his Kilmarnock teammates "did our jobs right" against Celtic
The ties will be played on midweek of 26-28 September.
Image source, .Were you at Rugby Park today or cheering on in front of a TV set wishing you had gone along?
It's been a wonderful start to the season for Kilmarnock, with the team looking rock solid.
Have your say about a great display here.
