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The Fifers return to Bayview for yet another nail-biting encounter in cinch League Two, this time against the Blues, Stranraer. East Fife head into this fixture recording 4 points in their last two games, remaining unbeaten in the new year. Last weekend saw a stalemate with Stenhousemuir, the game ending 1-1 being heavily influenced by the adverse weather conditions. Stranraer on the other hand are coming to Methil off of a 4-0 annihilating at the hands of Albion Rovers in their own back garden. They went one down just before the break, and in the second 45 Albion got going, scoring 3 in the first ten minutes of the second half to put the game out of sight.

The league standings are still FAR too close for comfort. Despite their being five places in the table separating us in fourth and Stranraer in ninth going into this weekend, there is only 3 points, so it is most definitely all to play for on Saturday.

Squad News

Conor McManus is back in full training, completing ridding us of a long-term injury list, though this weekend may come too soon as he could require a couple of weeks to return to sharpness. After his knock left him out of what appears to be his favourite game of the season, against Stenny, Jack Healy also returned to training this week, and will be available, trusting he avoids any adverse reaction.

Previous Encounter

The two sides have only faced each other once so far this season, in a game that is largely remembered for the last kick of the ball.

In what was a high scoring game, it was the hosts who struck first, with Paul Woods scoring for Stranraer against the run of play. Fife showed heart, however, and equalised after another 7 minutes, with Schiavone latching onto a loose ball and firing home. The Blues restored their advantage before the break, with Luke Watt scoring from a set play after half an hour of action.

The second period was much less eventful, however, with just 25 minutes left on the clock, the hosts were down to 10 after goal scorer Watt was sent for an early shower after lashing out at Steele in an off-the-ball incident. In the closing stages, after all appeared lost for the Fifers, Healy sparked a moment of magic, and took the game by the scruff of the neck, one last time. He gathered the ball in the middle of the Stranraer half, and weaved between several Blues players, finding himself with a clear shot on goal, which he lashed past the ‘keeper, in off the underside of the crossbar to steal a point from the jaws of defeat.

Team Colours

This weekend we will see the battle of the Tartans, as the Blues come to Bayview clad in their White and Black Tartan third strip. Their goalkeeper will be in all pink for the affair.

The Fifers will be dressed in their usual Black and Gold tartan, accompanied with black shorts and socks, the ‘keeper will don the blue once more.

Match Tickets

There will be no cash turnstiles for the game this weekend, and we encourage supporters to purchase their tickets online in advance. You can also get tickets from the club, either in person, or over the telephone at 01333 426323. Parent and Child tickets must be bought directly from the club office.

Season tickets are valid for the game.

Turnstiles will be open from 2pm.

Prices Below

Adult- £18

Concessions- £14

U16s- £5

Parent & Child- £21

Parent & 2 Children- £24.  

All child members (U16) of EFCFC & EFG&WFC have been granted free admission with a paying adult or as part of an organised group for all of our home league matches this season! Tickets for this are organised through EFCFC. We hope to see as many of you present as possible, to help support the team.

Live Stream

Unfortunately for our fans in the UK and Ireland there will be no Livestream for the clash this weekend. However, for our global audience, the game can be watched on EFTV with a monthly or Season pass.

Officials

Our on-pitch official for Saturday will be Stewart Luke. His two assistants running the lines are Scott Anderson and Stuart Broadfoot.

Refreshments

The stadium bar will be open from 12.15pm for pre-game refreshments. The pie stalls will open prior to kick-off through to half-time. Our pie stalls now accept both cash and card payment.

Programme

The Bayview Programme issue 15 is available from vendors outside of the stadium for £2.50. Also, half time draw tickets will be available pre-match.

Tickets for our cinch League Two match against Stranraer on Saturday 21st January at the Locality Hub 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.

Full and half-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.

After a month away from Bayview, the Fifers returned home in high hopes after a convincing 2-1 away win at Elgin City last weekend. The Methil men have faced the Warriors 3 times already this season with two going the way of the visitors, and the other being a 2-2 draw. 

One change was made to the team that won at Borough Briggs with Scott Mercer returning to the starting line up in place of Jack Healy who was suffering from a slight ankle injury. 

The first chance of the game fell in the 8th minute when Ferguson’s corner found the head of Mercer who forced Warrior’s keeper Lyle into a good save, but he could only push the ball back into danger however Quinn’s header is cleared for the Stenhousemuir defence.

In the 15th minute, East Fife took a deserved lead when a poor clearance from Stenhousemuir from an East Fife corner fell for Ferguson who sent the ball back into the danger zone from the edge of the box. The ball was picked up by Millar who flicked through Trouten with only Lyle to beat and showed good composure to find the corner and puts East Fife into the lead.

Six minutes after going behind, Stenhousemuir had a chance to snatch a quick-fire equaliser through Orr who found himself in clear sight of goal however Fleming was off his line quickly to stop the ball from rippling the back of the net.

Stenhousemuir had another chance shortly before half-time when Orr, again, found himself in some space on the edge of the box but his low shot is comfortably saved by Fleming. An uneventful end of the second half saw the referee blow his whistle with no added time. 

HALF TIME: East Fife 1-0 Stenhousemuir 

Early in the second half, East Fife had an effort to double the lead when Steven picked up the ball on the right side and proceeds to cut inside but his curling effort couldn’t find enough dip to drop into the top corner of the net. 

On the hour mark, Stenhousemuir scored an equaliser when Yates cross from the left-hand side evaded everyone and bounced over the bewildered Fleming.

After gaining momentum from the goal, Stenhousemuir had a flurry of goal scoring opportunities. The first fell to Yates but Fleming was again off his line quickly to block and the second coming from a sliding pass by Yates through to Orr but yet again Fleming was quickly out to make the save.

After a long period of little to no action, the Methil men had one final chance to win the game late on. A corner from Agnew found Steele inside the area who knocked the ball on to Trouten however his header from close range was over the bar

FULL TIME: East Fife 1-1 Stenhousemuir 

A draw was probably a fair result for both teams. The Fifers remain in fourth, three points behind Elgin City. Next up is another home game against Stranraer who have so far struggled away from home this season and the team will be keen to pick up maximum points. 

East Fife Team: Fleming, Mercer, Murdoch, Millar, Steele, Shepherd, Trouten, Newton (Schiavone 64’), Ferguson (Agnew 70’), Steven (Walls 64’), Quinn

Stenhousemuir Team: Lyle, Corbett, Higgins, Jamieson, Yeats (Anderson 86’), Brown (Frobes 68’), Miller, Wedderburn, O’Reilly (Walker 87’), Yates, Orr (Sewell 78’)

Referee: Calum Scott

Attendance: 518

Match Report: Andrew Laing

Our cinch League Two match against Elgin City at the Locality Hub Bayview stadium has be brought forward to Friday 25th March 2023 with an 8:00PM kick off.

The match was originally scheduled for Saturday 26th March but has been brought forward to avoid clashing with Scotland’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus which is due to kick off at 2:00PM on the Saturday.