Highlight's from Saturday's match against Stenhousemuir along with post-match reaction from Greig McDoanld, Liam Parker and Reece Beveridge
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.
We're delighted to announce the addition of Kino Cinema as one of our new commercial partners.
Kino Cincema has cinemas in both Commercial Street, in Leven, and Church Street, in Glenrothes. Providing luxurious sofas to watch the films in comfort, the Kino goes beyond your usual cinema experience. Showing not only the latest movies in their cinemas but also show live operas, theatre performances and ballets. They regularly have themed nights showing classing favourites so keep an eye on their social media and website to see what is on.
Kino Owner Graeme Reekie said: “We are absolutely delighted to partner with East Fife FC this season and beyond. At Kino, we believe community engagement is the responsibility for all local businesses and we are proud to support a local team with such a proud history”.
Scott Young of the Commercial Team added: "We are absolutely delighted that Kino Cinema has come on board and have committed to partnering with the club. Based in both Leven and Glenrothes, where many of our supporters are from, it’s brilliant to see another local business that wanted to join up with us. Here's to a long and successful partnership for all involved".
Admission prices for our Scottish Cup tie Against Stenhousemuir at Ochilview on Saturday have been agreed as follows:
Admission Prices
Adults - £14
Concessions - £9
Under 16s - £6
Additionally, all U16s season ticket holders (both East Fife and Stenhousemuir) can enter for free.
East Fife fans will be housed in the West Terracing enclosure.
Tickets can be bought online here but pay-at-the-gate will also be available.