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Docherty Pens Contract Extension

We’re delighted to announce that Sean Docherty signed a contact extension until the end of the 2024/25 season.

The 19-year-old defender joined the club in the summer and has impressed in his 10 appearances so far this season with a number of stand out performances in the right-back position.

Sean came through the youth ranks at Hearts and signed his first professional contract with the Tynecastle side in 2019. A short stint in America followed before he joined Lowland League side Gala Fairydean Rovers last season.

Manager Greig McDonald: “Sean is a good young player has impressed us with his attitude and performances so far this season and his new contract is well deserved”.

Ticket Info v Clyde

Tickets for our cinch League Two match against Clyde on Saturday 16th September at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium are now on sale and can be purchased here. 

Admission Prices

Adults - £18

Concessions* - £14

Under 16s** - £5

Parent & Child** - £21

Parent & 2 Children** - £24

*Over 65s/Full-Time Students/Disabled – proof of age/eligibility may be requested

**Proof of age may be requested.

All member of East Fife Community Football Club & East Fife Girls & Womens’ Football Club who are under 16 go free with a paying adult or as part of an organised group for all cinch League Two matches at Bayview this season. Tickets for this are arranged through EFCFC.

Season tickets are valid for this match.

There are no cash turnstiles at Bayview and supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets online. Online sales are available right up until kick off. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling 01333 426323 or directly from the club office.

Please note, parent and child tickets cannot be purchased online and should be bought directly from the club office. 

There is no live stream available for viewers within the UK & Ireland this weekend, however overseas supporters can watch the match via East Fife TV with a monthly or season pass. 

Match Report - Albion Rovers

East Fife 2-1 Albion Rovers, Saturday 9^th September 2023

MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, SPFL Trust Trophy R3

A much-improved 2nd half for the Fifers was enough to get them over the line, and into the fourth round of the SPFL Trust Trophy, after overcoming Lowland League side Albion Rovers 2-1 at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium.

Both sets of fans respected a minute’s applause for former Fife goalkeeper Bert Allan prior to kick off.

East Fife held the bulk of the ball in the opening stages and had the first real chance of the game when, after quarter of an hour, Jack Healy got behind the defensive lines from a deep free kick, but the youngster snatched at his shot and sent the volley soaring.

However, it was Albion Rovers who broke the deadlock, undeniably against the run of play, when McCraw’s outswinging corner was met by Niyah Joseph who turned the ball in from close range.

The visitors then had the chance to double their lead, when what looked like a lofted cross was caught in the wind, forcing Fleming to make an incredible fingertip save.

Chances flowed for East Fife in the tail end of the first half, with Walls creating a great opportunity on the left wing when he drove into the box, before cutting the ball back for Nathan Austin, though a fantastic block from Scott Dunn kept the Rovers in front.

Shortly after, a mistake from Adam Fernie gave Austin an opportunity to head home from 4 yards out, though it was straight down goalkeeper Connelly’s throat, sending the Methil Men into the break a goal down.

It didn’t take long for Fife to get back into the contest though, as Jonathan Page drilled a header right into the top corner from a corner kick after 55 minutes to give the home side a deserved lead.

Healy had another of his textbook efforts after 65 minutes, looking to cut in from the left and hit the target, however, his shot blazed over the bar, keeping the sides level.

The Black and Gold kept knocking on the door but could not find a way to beat Connelly for the second time. Substitute Scott Shepherd had a dig, though his shot failed to cause hassle, and the keeper easily dealt with the danger.

Unfortunately for the Rovers, there was no stopping Connor McManus’ strike 5 minutes later, when he volleyed home from 12 yards out after a fantastic passage of play, completing East Fife’s second half turnaround.

The Fifers kept pushing though, striving to make their first win in nine a convincing one, but it was not to be, and the scoreline remained the same until the final whistle. The Fifers now look forward to the fourth-round draw on Thursday afternoon.

Report by Oli Anderson

East Fife – Fleming, Newton, Page, Docherty, Easton, Millar (McManus 68’), Trouten, Healy, Mitchell (Schiavone 57’), Austin (Shepherd 67’), Walls. Subs not used: Murdoch, Nicol, Philp, Rollo, Comerford

Albion Rovers – Connelly, Fernie, Dunn, Fagan (Bembo 90’), Duffy (Denholm 84’), McMahon, McCaw, Bevan, Duncan, Joseph, Prince (Tran 45’). Subs not used: Wilson, Reid, Walker, Patterson

Referee – Lloyd Wilson

Attendance – 448