Falkirk welcome back defender Brian McLean after a one-match ban but midfielder Mark Millar misses out following his red card against Morton.
Fit-again former Dunfermline striker Tam McManus may play after a four-month absence through injury.
Dunfermline manager Jim McIntyre: "Martin Hardie came on for the last 15 minutes of our game at Cowdenbeath at the weekend and did really well during that time.
"He set up a goal and is in my thoughts for a starting place.
"This is always a huge game and we have the chance to top of the table.
"However, Falkirk are going well just now so we need to be at our best."
Falkirk manager Steven Pressley: "Tam has looked incredibly sharp in training and this may just be the type of game he would relish.
"Our win over Morton on Saturday was left late but it was deserved and has set things up really nicely for this one.
"It should be a cracking game and one that Falkirk players would love to win for our fans that will no doubt travel through in good numbers."
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport