We welcome Cove Rangers to the Locality Hub Bayview stadium this afternoon for our 10th cinch League One match of the season. Cove currently sit 2nd in the league, level on points with leaders Queen’s Park, who they’re behind on goal difference. Last time out, Cove recorded a 3-1 victory of Alloa Athletic at the Indodrill Stadium with Rory McAllister scoring all three goals.
Squad News
Long term absentees Ross Davidson (foot), Danny Swanson (knee) and Stewart Murdoch (hamstring) will also miss today’s match along with new loan signing David Devine who has suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury from earlier in the season. Aaron Dunsmore is also doubtful having missed last week’s match with an ankle injury. Ryan Wallace returned to training this week and is available for selection this afternoon.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Please note, there will be no cash turnstiles, so we strongly encourage both home and away supporters to purchase their match tickets in advance. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. Those unable to purchase tickets online can buy theirs from the matchday reception. Parent and Child tickets must be bought in person from the matchday reception.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £15
Concessions* - £12
Under 16s** - £5
Parent & Child - £18
Parent & 2 Children - £21
*Over 60s and full-time students. Proof of eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested
Season tickets are valid for this match. Turnstiles will open at 2pm.
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on East Fife TV for £15. Coverage will begin at 14:45PM BST. The match can be purchased here.
Matchday Catering
Following the relaxation of the Covid Red Zones, we’re delighted to be able to welcome supporters (both home and away) back to the Jeek Fleming Lounge for pre-match refreshments before and after today’s game. Please note, there will be no draught beer available this weekend, but it will be back on sale for our match against Dumbarton in 2 weeks’ time. To comply with Scottish Government guideline, face coverings must be worn while moving around inside the lounge.
Pie stalls will be open at both ends of the stadium from 2pm. Please note, our pie stalls are cash only.
Matchday Programme
Issue 04 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.
East Fife FC are delighted to announce that Douglas Briggs, Robert Cargill and Liam Anderson have been appointed as full directors of the club.
All three have served as Associate Directors for a number of years and with Ken Henderson resigning from the board, it was considered a good time to bring in ‘young blood’ for the development and progression of the club.
Each bring their own unique attributes to the board and these appointments reflect their contributions over the last few years.
Chairman Jim Stevenson: “Douglas, Robert and Liam are welcome additions to the board of directors. They have been fully involved in all of our decisions as Associate Directors for the last 5-6 years and I am delighted that they have accepted their new positions.
“I would also like to put on record my sincere thanks to Ken Henderson for all of his efforts on behalf of the club and wish him well for the future”.
Full biographies of our three new directors can be viewed here.
Jeek's Bar will be open from 12.30pm on Saturday 16th October 2021, all supporters are welcome both before & after the match.
MATCH TICKETS | purchase online now https://eastfifefc.info/tickets (if you don't have a printer/smart phone you can phone the Club during normal office hours, pre-pay your tickets then collect from reception on matchday.
We take a break from League duty tomorrow as we make the short trip along the Standing Stane to face Raith Rovers in the 3rd Round of the SPFL Trust trophy. Raith currently occupy 4th place in the cinch Championship having defeated Kilmarnock last time out.
Please note, kick off tomorrow is at 1 pm.
Squad News
Just as things looked to be improving on the injury front, more names have been added to the treatment list this week with Jamie Semple missing out with a neck injury and Aaron Dunsmore a doubt with an ankle injury. They join long-term absentees Stewart Murdoch, Ross Davidson, Danny Swanson and Mikey Cunningham in missing out on tomorrow’s match.
In better news, Kyle Connell re-joined the squad for training this week, and along with Ross Dunlop and Pat Slattery are back available this weekend. Daniel Higgins is also available after serving a two-match suspension following his red card against Airdrieonians.
Match Tickets
East Fife fans will be housed in the McDermid Stand for tomorrow’s matcha and tickets are available to buy online here. Please note, there will be no cash turnstiles at Stark’s Park, tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £11
Concessions* - £6
*Over 65s and under 16s
Face masks must be worn on entering the ground and when moving around the stadium but are not mandatory when seated.
Please do not attend if you have any symptoms of Covid-19.
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Raith TV for £10. Coverage will begin at 12:50PM BST. The match can be purchased here.
Matchday Catering
Food and drinks kiosks will be open for this game. No juice or water bottles are allowed into the stadium.