We travel to Ochilview this afternoon to face Stenhousemuir in the second round of the Scottish Cup
Squad News
Scott Mercer and Joao Balde miss out today through suspensions picked up during last season’s competition along with long-term absentees Brogan Walls, Connor McManus, Scott Gallacher and Rabin Omar but Alan Trouten returns to the squad after missing last week’s match against Bonnyrigg Rose.
Alex Ferguson, Taylor Steven and Liam Parker are also available for selection after permission was granted by parent club St. Johnstone for them to be part of today’s squad.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our traditional colours of black/gold strips, black shorts and white stockings with the goalkeeper in all-blue.
Stenhousemuir will also be in their traditional colours of maroon strips, white shorts and maroon stockings with the goalkeeper in all-green.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s game can be purchased online here however cash turnstiles are also available
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £14
Concessions - £9
Under 16s (non-season ticket holders) - £6
Under 16s season ticket holders from both sides will be admitted free of charge.
East Fife supporters will be housed in the West Terracing.
Match Officials
Match Referee: George Calder
AR1: Alastair Taylor
AR2: Rhys Struthers
Previous Encounter
The last meeting between the sides took place early this season at Bayview with the visitors claiming all three points with a 2-1 victory. Jack Healy had given East Fife the lead with a spectacular strike in the first half but a double from Ewan O’Reilly, either side of a red card for Kieran Millar, saw the Warrior clinch victory.
East Fife Team: Fleming, Mercer, Denham, Steele, Murdoch, Healy (Balde 66’), Millar, Ferguson, Steven (Schiavone 66’), Trouten (Newton 80’), Shepherd
Stenhousemuir Team: Brennan, Jamieson, Crighton, Higgins (Crobett 31’), Miller, Forbes (Joseph 76’), Wedderburn, Brown, Yeats (O’Reilly 45’), Sewell (Orr 45’), Yates
Date: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Locality: Locality Hub Bayview Stadium
Live Streaming
No live stream is available to viewers with the UK & Ireland.
Viewers outside the UK & Ireland can watch the match via East Fife TV with a monthly or season pass.
Matchday Catering
The Wee Bar will be open from 12pm with both home and away supporters welcome. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase from the Pie Hut after entering the stadium. Please note, the Pie Hut only accepts cash payments.
Car Parking
There is no dedicated car park for supporters at Ochilview so fans should make use of on-street parking.