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Match Preview - Stirling Albion

Oli Anderson previews today’s match against Srirling Albion

East Fife played out a goalless draw with title rivals Peterhead last week, ensuring that we maintain our four-point lead at the top of the William Hill League 2 as we enter the final ten games.

This weekend, our opposition is Stirling Albion, who are coming off the back of a sore 3-0 defeat away to Stranraer, two goals in three minutes at the end of the first half saw the Binos two behind at the break, before a 93rd minute goal sealed the deal.

Stirling now find themselves in 6th place, seven points behind the final playoff place having played a game more than Elgin City in fourth. Every point is vital for Stirling should they want one last throw of the dice.

William Hill League 2 Table

Last Week’s League Results

Bonnyrigg Rose 0-2 Forfar Athletic

Clyde 0-2 The Spartans

East Fife 0-0 Peterhead

Elgin City 1-2 Edinburgh City

Stranraer 3-0 Stirling Albion

This Weekend’s Fixtures

Edinburgh City vs Stranraer

Forfar Athletic vs Clyde

Peterhead vs Elgin City

Stirling Albion vs East Fife

The Spartans vs Bonnyrigg Rose

The Form

The Fifers

East Fife have recorded 11 points from the last 18 available, with three wins, two draws and a loss in the last six.

A commanding second half performance saw us claim a 3-0 victory over Darren Young’ Clyde side, before our dominant first half display against Stranraer made it five wins in five.

Then at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, 15 minutes of pure quality blew Edinburgh City out of the water. Eighty minutes of mediocrity drew null and void, as Nathan Austin, Adam Laaref, Reis Peggie and Alan Trouten all found the back of the net in the dying embers of the contest. Edin Lynch saw red too, in what was a shambolic end to proceedings for the Citizens, who competed well in the majority of the match.

Kyle Girvan scored the only goal in a 1-0 defeat against Elgin ending our winning run, before Trouten got East Fife back on track from the spot against the Spartans

To consecutive draws with Bonnyrigg and Peterhead have kept the Blue Toon within touching distance of us as we approach the final quarter of the campaign.

Our Opposition

Stirling Albion have 3 wins and 3 defeats in their last six games. jo

In that time, the Binos have played four times at Forthbank, with a 75% success rate, three wins and one defeat at home in their last six. Their wins have come against Forfar Athletic and Elgin City (both 3-1) and Bonnyrigg Rose (3-0). Jack Harkness and Adam Brown were recurring scorers. Their home defeat was against the Spartans, as the Edinburgh based outlet ran out 3-1 winners.

Stirling Albion have lost both of their last two games on the road. Firstly, they fell 4-3 to Edinburgh City at Meadowbank, before last week’s 3-0 drubbing from Stranraer at Stair Park.

Previous Encounter

East Fife 1-1 Stirling Albion

MGM Timber Bayview Stadium

Saturday 2nd November 2024

East Fife and Stirling Albion were inseparable the last time the two sides met. Erik Šula opened the scoring after 15 minutes, before Andy Munro converted a powerful header just before half time ensuring that the sides shared the spoils.

Squad News

Gregor Nicol returns to the squad from his long-term absence through a loan spell, and injury.

Pat Slattery misses out this afternoon with an ankle injury.

Match Tickets

Forthbank prices can be found below:

Adults- £17

Concessions (Over 65s/Disabled)- £12

17 and under- £8

Children aged 12 or under accompanied by a paying adult or concession go free. Please note that unaccompanied 12 and under supporters will not be admitted into the ground.

Supporters will be housed in the East Stand, access is via Turnstiles 9 and 10. These turnstiles accept cash, or e-ticket, though card is not accepted. You can buy tickets online prior to kick off too.

Live Stream

For our international fans, live streaming for today’s game will be available on EFTV, using a Monthly, or Annual Gold Pass. Today’s commentator will be Oli Anderson.

Club Colours

The Fifers will be back in MPH sponsored home strip, wearing the famous black and gold striped shirt, with black shorts and socks. The East Fife goalkeeper will be wearing yellow for the tie.

Officials

The referee today will be Alastair Grieve with Kevin Buchanan and Kieran Gibson running the lines as his assistants.

Mon The Fife!

Ticket Info v Stirling Albion

Admission prices for our William Hill League 2 match against Stirling Albion at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday 1^st March have been confirmed as follows:

Admission Prices

Adults - £17

Concessions* - £12

17 and under - £8

Under 12s – Free (when accompanied by an adult)

*Over 65s and disabled

Tickets will shortly be available to buy from Stirling Albion’s ticketing website.

A live stream is available to viewers outside the UK and Ireland this via East Fife TV with a monthly or annual subscription.

Match Report - Peterhead

East Fife 0-0 Peterhead, Saturday 22^nd February 2025, William Hill League 2, MGM Timber Bayview Stadium

East Fife and Peterhead played out a goalless draw at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium on Saturday, a result which keeps the Fifers four points clear at the top of the William Hill League 2.

East Fife, for the first time in a number of weeks, started fast, forcing the Blue Toon defence into a handful of unforced errors which led to a flurry of corner kicks. Unfortunately, East Fife’s set piece delivery was below-par on the day, rarely beating the first man, and when they did, they fell into the grasp of Peterhead goalkeeper Stuart McKenzie.

Alan Trouten had the chance of the first half for the Fifers, with his headed effort falling on the wrong side of the post.

Peterhead responded well, hitting the Fifers on the break, with Ciaran Dunne being a particular stand out, with his pace and power driving Peterhead forward on their left-hand side.

We had our best chance of the ninety minutes just after half time when Alan Trouten looked to keep an attack live, finding Austin from the by-line. Fash looked destined to fire home, though the linesman stated that the ball was out of play.

Minutes later, substitute Adam Laaref had a shot on goal, though it was no real threat to Stuart McKenzie.

East Fife looked the more likely of the two sides to score as the game drew to a close, but out of nowhere, Peterhead should have won the game with the last kick of the ball.

During a stramash in our box, the Peterhead attack could not beat Liam Newton who blocked two consecutive efforts, sending the ball over the crossbar. It was excellent last ditch defending, which could prove crucial in the remainder of the League 2 season.

We are on the road next Saturday, where we will play Stirling Albion at Forthbank, while Peterhead return to the Balmoor, as they gear up to host fourth placed Elgin City. Elgin now find themselves six points behind Peterhead, and ten behind East Fife, though they do have a game in hand on the top two teams.

Reporter’s Man of the Match: Andy Munro

Liam Newton’s last-minute bit of quality was certainly the moment of the match, though Munro’s consistency, and success in the air aided the team greatly en-route to our eleventh league clean sheet of the season.

East Fife – McFarlane, Easton, Norey (Shepherd 71’), Peggie (Newton 71’), Munro, Millar, McManus, Trouten (Jones 90’), Healy (Higginbotham 59’), McKenna, Austin (Laaref 71’). Subs not used: Fleming, Murdoch, Nicol, Bah.

Peterhead – McKenzie, D Strachan, Jas Brown, Scott Ross, Dunne, McCarthy, Smith, Pawlett (Carnwath 86’), Forrest (Seb Ross 72’), Barry (Jack Brown 72’), Shanks (Colloty 72’). Subs not used: Goldie, McAllister, Oluyemi, Wilson, Jo Brown.

Referee – Graham Grainger

Attendance – 1,106

Report by Oli Anderson