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East Fife FC Announce New Partnership with The Soccer Shop:Direct and Erreà Sport

We’re delighted to announce that East Fife Football Club has partnered with The Soccer Shop:Direct as out new official kit supplier, in collaboration with Erreà Sport.

We look forward to unveiling our new kit range over the close season and working closely with The Soccer Shop:Direct and Erreà Sport to provide our players and supporters with top-class teamwear, both on and off the pitch.

Michael Todd, General Manager, The Soccer Shop:Direct commented: “We’re incredibly proud to partner with East Fife Football Club as their official kit supplier in collaboration with Erreà Sport. As a local professional club with a proud history, East Fife plays an important rolw in the community and this partnership further strengthens our commitment to supporting football at all levels, from grassroots to the professional game. At the Soccer Shop:Direct, we’re passionate about providing high-quality, performance teamwear, and we’re excited to support the club both on and off the pitch in the seasons ahead.”

Scott Young, East Fife Commercial Director: “We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Erreà Sport and The Soccer Shop:Direct as our official kit suppliers. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward for East Fife FC, ensuring our players, staff and supporters are represented in high-quality, bespoke kit that reflects the pride and tradition of our club. We look forward to working closely with both Erreà Sport and The Soccer Shop:Direct to deliver top-class products both on and off the pitch.”

Ross McPherson, Sales Manager – Scotland, Erreà Sport added: “We are delighted to be partnering with East Fife and The Soccer Shop:Direct for the next two seasons. Our design team will be working closely with the club to bring out some exciting new products for season 25/26 and we are looking forward to seeing the reaction of the fans to the designs.”

This partnership brings together East Fife FC, The Soccer Shop:Direct, and Erreà Sport with a shared focus on quality, community, and passion for the game. We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to see our supporters in the new kit next season.

Match Report - Edinburgh City (A)

Edinburgh City 1-0 East Fife, Tuesday 6^th May 2025, William Hill League 1 Play-Off Semi-Final 1^st Leg, Meadowbank Stadium

Edinburgh City have the advantage heading to the kingdom, as they overcame East Fife by one goal to nil. The game was void of many chances, but when they came, it was the Citizens who capitalised.

The first half was nip and tuck, with the odd shot here and there. Liam McFarlane denied Jarvis with a good stop, and up the other end, Nathan Austin sent goalkeeper Weir backpedalling with an effort. East Fife put in a defensively sound first half, which was much improved from the side’s previous visit to Meadowbank.

The second half began in a similar vein to that of how the first half ended, with Edinburgh City holding the majority of the ball, but in unimportant areas, which allowed East Fife to wait and try to hit on the break. Ouzy See had a chance on the hour mark to break the deadlock, though his shot was well off target.

The resulting counterattack saw East Fife with their best chance of the ninety so far. Michael McKenna lashed the ball in behind for Fash. The striker lofted the ball over the goalkeeper’s head; but centre half Lewis McArthur was able to get back in time to clear.

With 15 minutes to go, East Fife went behind through a Malik Zaid goal. A deep cross found the Hibs-loanee at the edge of the area, and his driven effort beat McFarlane, as it flew into his bottom right-hand corner.

East Fife upped their urgency with ten minutes to go but it wasn’t enough. Adam Laaref was the focal point for East Fife’s attack, with his crosses into the box causing the most problems for Edinburgh City. His cross to Scott Shepherd was fantastic but East Fife’s number nine could not convert.

Edinburgh City then went down the other end and should have doubled their advantage, when Innes Lawson squandered a great opportunity. He looked in on goal from a tight angle though his shot flashed across both posts.

In the dying embers, Jack Healy let perhaps one of the chances of the season pass him by, as he couldn’t turn another Laaref cross on target. The cross was near perfect, though Jack’s volley from inside six yards flew over the crossbar.

The positive is that it is well and truly all to play for in Methil on Saturday.

Edinburgh City – Weir, Mitchell, Robertson, McArthur, Lynch, Jones, Jarvis, Lawson, Zaid, Stokes, See. Subs not used: Gormley, Beveridge, Scally, Pitt, Hamilton, Grigor, Daramola.

East Fife - McFarlane, Millar, Easton, Peggie, Munro, McManus, Norey (Laaref 61’), Higginbotham (Healy 81’), McKenna, Trouten, Austin (Shepherd 79’). Subs not used: Fleming, Slattery, Nicol, Bah, Jones.

Referee – Graham Grainger

Attendance – 723

Report by Oli Anderson

Match Preview - Edinburgh City (A)

Oli Anderson previews tonight’s match against Edinburgh City.

After a quick turnaround, with a league victory and two Player of the Year celebrations, the Fifers are back in action today in the first of a two-legged tie against Edinburgh City, as we embark on our play-off adventure. The first tie today is on the road, as we travel to the Meadowbank for a third time this season. We are taking some improved form with us to the capital, as we have won three of the last four games, most recently at home to Elgin City. On the contrary Edinburgh City have struggled for form in recent weeks, most recently losing 3-1 at Ainslie Park against the Spartans in their final derby day of the season.

Road to the Playoff Final

Last week’s results for the play-off teams:

League Two:

East Fife 2-0 Elgin City

The Spartans 3-1 Edinburgh City

League One:

Annan Athletic 2-4 Cove Rangers

Today’s playoff fixtures:

Edinburgh City vs East Fife

Elgin City vs Annan Athletic.

The Form

The Fifers:

East Fife have secured four wins in the last six games, seeing improvements in recent weeks. Two have come on the road, while the other two have been in Methil. An away win at Bonnyrigg Rose (2-0) and a comeback victory against the Spartans (4-2) are married up with two routine 2-0 victories against Stirling Albion and Elgin City to complete the last six games.

Our losses have both come away from home with defeats in Peterhead (1-0) and at Station Park as we fell 1-0 to Forfar Athletic.

Our Opposition:

Edinburgh City have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last six. Both wins have come at Meadowbank (2-0 vs Elgin and 2-1 vs Clyde), their draw was also at home and was a goalless affair against Forfar Athletic. They have lost all three of their last away games, falling to Stirling Albion (2-1), Stranraer (2-0) and the Spartans (3-1).

Previous Encounter

Edinburgh City 5-2 East Fife

Meadowbank Stadium, 22^nd March 2025

It was a bad day at the office the last time the sides met, as the Citizens ran riot at Meadowbank. Jarvis scored twice as we went 4-0 behind before the hour mark before we recovered (very) slightly but Edinburgh ran out comfortable 5-2 winners. We will be looking for a marked improvement tonight!

Squad News

We head into the game with the same squad as last week.

Match Tickets

Tickets for the Meadowbank can be purchased on their fanbase club page, with prices below:

Adult: £15

Concession (U17s/ 65+/Students): £10

U12s: £5

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 Daniel Hughes and Oli Anderson.

Club Colours

The Fifers will don the Back Onside sponsored away kit, wearing the sky blue and white striped top, with white shorts and socks. The East Fife goalkeeper will be wearing orange for the tie.

Edinburgh City will be in their all-black kit for the clash

Officials

The referee today will be Graham Grainger with his linesmen being Steven Traynor and Stuart Stevenson. The fourth official will be Daniel Graves for the clash.

Mon the Fife!