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We’re delighted to announce that goalkeeper Allan Fleming has penned a 1-year extension to his current contract.

The stopper returned to Bayview this summer after 6 seasons at Montrose where he helped win the League Two title in 2017/18. Allan has made 40 appearances for East Fife over his 2 spells at the club, keeping 8 clean sheets.

Speaking after yesterday’s match v Albion Rovers, Manager Stevie Crawford commented: “It’s vitally important that we managed to show right away (following Jude Smith’s transfer to Newcastle) that we have the backing of board and the Chairman to invest some of the money right away in giving Allan an extended contract.”

“Since the day he joined the club, not just on the pitch, and not just for his saves today, that he’s brought a maturity to us which is massively important with the number of young players we currently have at the club”.

Allan’s new contract keeps him at the club until the summer of 2024.

We travel to the Reigart Stadium this afternoon to face Albion Rovers in matchday 3 of our 2022/23 cinch League Two campaign.

Squad News

Scott Shepherd misses out this week after coming off injured during last week’s game but should be available for next weekend’s match against Forfar Athletic.

Alan Trouten returned to training with the squad on Thursday and will continue to be monitored before he returns to the matchday squad.

New signing Taylor Steven could make his debut this afternoon and joining on loan from St. Johnstone yesterday.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our3rd choice colours of green/white strips, white shorts and white stockings with the goalkeeper in all-turquoise.

Albion Rovers will be in their traditional home colours of red/yellow strips, red shorts and red stockings with the goalkeeper in all-orange.

Match Tickets

Admission for today’s match is via pay-at-the-gate. Both cash and card payments are accepted at the turnstiles

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults - £14

Concessions - £10

Under 16s - £3

No segregation is in place at the Reigart Stadium however visiting supporters will be directed to the east end of the stand – turn right after entering through the turnstiles.

Match Officials

Match referee: Calum Scott

AR1: Callum Doyle

AR2: Rhys Struthers

Disabled Access

Disabled supports can access the ground via the East Stewart Street entrance. Parking is also available within the ground via the East Stewart Street entrance. Anyone wishing to use this area should contact Albion Rovers beforehand by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Previous Encounter

The last meeting between the side also took place in Coatbridge in the penultimate game of the 2017/18 season. Sean Higgins scored the only goal of the game in the opening minute to claim victory for the home side.

East Fife Team: Goodfellow, Dunsmore, Allardice, Page, Watson, Millar, Thomson (Knox 73’), Livingstone, Slattery, Duggan, Jones

Albion Rovers Team: Wright, McLaughlin, Perry, Baur, McMullin, Davidson, Holmes (Watters 89’), McLean, Scullion (McLeish 70’), Higgins, Trouten (Vitoria 38’)

Car Parking

There is no official car park but on street parking is available adjacent to the ground.

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.

We’re delighted to announce the signing of forward Taylor Steven on a season long loan from St. Johnstone.

The 17-year-old striker has come through the youth ranks at McDiarmid Park and spent the second half of last season on loan at Civil Service Strollers. Taylor featured in two Premier Sports Cup match for the first team this season and scored for the Colt side in the 2-0 victory over Fraserburgh in their SPFL Trust Trophy match on Tuesday.

Manager Stevie Crawford: “Taylor is someone we’ve been keeping an eye on for a few months, and we’re delighted to add him to the squad."

"He’s been involved with the St. Johnstone first team in the early part of the season which shows how highly he his thought of by them."

"He is someone who can score different types of goals and again, like Joao, will offer something different to the squad and give us more attacking options”.

Taylor goes straight into the squad for tomorrow’s match against Albion Rovers.

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We can confirm that Jude Smith has joined Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.

The 19-year-old goalkeeper joined the club last summer after leaving Celtic, where he came through their youth system, and made his debut for the club against Cove Rangers in August 2021. Jude made the number 1 shirt his own as the season progressed, becoming one of the youngest starting goalkeepers in Britain.

Jude racked up 28 appearances last season, keeping 4 clean sheets, and caught the eye with a number of assured performances between the sticks. He added another 2 appearances to his name at the start of this season prior to this move.

Manager Stevie Crawford: “Everyone at the club is delighted for Jude to earn a move to one of the biggest clubs in the English Premier League."

“Although we are obviously disappointed to lose him, we also recognise what a great opportunity this is for Jude.”

“It reflects well on East Fife and the type of club we are trying to be, giving young players an opportunity to develop, do well for the club and move on to full-time opportunities”.

“We wish Jude well and thank him for his service to East Fife”.

Goalkeeping Coach Lindsay Hamilton: “Moving from full-time football to part-time can be a culture shock and a big risk for some players but Jude has shown that with hard work and a good work ethic you can make the step back up, which is impressive.”

“Jude has surpassed my expectations, not only with the number of games he’s played, but the performances that have accompanied them. He was thrown into the deep end a bit with the injury to Scott Gallacher but made the transition to our number one with ease and deserves his move to Newcastle.”

“Echoing what Stevie said, we’re disappointed to be losing Jude, but it does show that we’re willing to help players improve where we can and won’t stand in their way if an opportunity like this comes along.”

“Jude has been a pleasure to work with over the last year at East Fife and I wish him all the best for the future”.

Chairman Jim Stevenson: “Everyone at East Fife would like to wish Jude all the best at Newcastle, it’s a move that’s richly deserved. He showed maturity beyond his years at times last season and I have every confidence he will be a success at Newcastle. Thank you & good luck”

Jude leaves with the thanks of everyone and the club and we wish him every success at Newcastle!

Jude Smith to Newcastle