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New Season Ticket Card Sponsor

East Fife FC are delighted to announce that Stuart's Bakers & Butchers as our new season ticket sponsor for the season ahead.

Stuart’s Bakers and Butchers are a family business with family values offering quality bakery and butchery products from stores and conveniences stores throughout Fife.

Our local neighbours have extended their partnership with the club, and we are delighted to have them on board. Their recently renovated Buckhynd shop, and their even more recently renovated Lundin Links shop are a must visit for anyone in the Fife area.

Keith Stuart commented: "Stuart's, your local Bakers and Butchers, are delighted to partner with East Fife again this year and be the proud sponsors of the new season ticket."

Scott Young from our Commercial Team added: "I’m absolutely delighted that Stuart's Bakers and Butchers are extending their partnership with the club and taking up the season ticket sponsors for the season ahead. The Stuart family regularly attend Bayview and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to matches this season.”

We appreciate that supporters will be keen to collect their season ticket for the season ahead but they’re not quite ready to collect yet however they will be here in time for our first home league match against Edinburgh City on 10^th August. 

Match Report - Alloa Athletic

Oli Anderson looks back at Tuesday’s match against Alloa Athletic.

East Fife produced the goods defensively yet again, keeping a clean sheet for the fifth consecutive time against a higher tier opponent this season. Unfortunately, our lack of cutting edge proved costly as Alloa Athletic managed to hold firm for a 0-0 draw, despite the Fifers being the better of the two sides for a large majority of the game.

The result leaves East Fife with four points after two games and still sat cushty at the top of group F in the Premier Sports cup, despite having played a game more than second place St Johnstone.

The Methil Milan started the game at 100 miles an hour, causing real bother in the opening exchanges. Nathan Austin had a huge opportunity blocked by PJ Morrison, and Alan Trouten rattled the post, both within the opening quarter of an hour. The vast majority of the game was played on the front foot, with the Wasps not able to deal with the Fifers press and, in particular, Reis Peggie and Liam Newton’s respective energy and prowess.

Nathan Austin had the last real chance of the half as he hit an absolute rocket of a free kick which whistled over the cross bar, just and no more. That brought an end to the action in the first half where East Fife looked more than comfortable.

The second half started with some pressure from Alloa, though nothing too dangerous, as the Wasps failed to challenge Liam McFarlane all night.

The chance of the game came just before the hour mark, when Liam Newton dinked a fantastic ball into the back stick for Nathan Austin, who nodded it down fantastically to the bottom right of the goal. It was destined for the back of the net before Morrison made an extraordinary save, tucking it behind for a corner. That saw an end to the ninety minutes of action, and it became clear that we would need penalties to separate the sides.

The penalty shootout started disappointingly for the Fifers, as Andy Munro’s penalty was saved by PJ Morrison. Despite Murdoch, Shepard and McManus all converting, it was not enough, due to Alloa’s 100% accuracy.

Reporter’s MOTM: Liam Newton.

This once again could have gone to a handful of players on Tuesday, with Norey and Peggie once again impressing for the Black and Gold, though I feel as if the best option for man of the match is Liam Newton. The Under 20s graduate was EVERYWHERE, fulfilling his role in attack with deadly crosses, as well as breaking up the play from the backline. A truly well-rounded showing from Newts.

Alloa Athletic: Morrison, Taggart, Waters, McKay, Devine, Cawley (Nevans 61’ (Thomson 71’)), Roberts, Scougall (Donnelly 77’), Buchanan, I’Donnell (Mullen 62’). Subs not used: Ogayi, Graham, Neill.

East Fife: McFarlane, Murdoch, Easton, Peggie, Munro, Newton, Millar, Norey, Trouten (Shepherd 65’), Healy (Laaref 65’), Austin (McManus 77’). Subs not used: Fleming, Slattery, Nicol, Docherty, Murray, Ramsay.

Referee: Iain Snedden

Attendance: 442

Match Preview - Alloa Athletic

Oli Anderson previews tonight’s Premier Sports Cup match against Alloa Athletic.

No rest for the wicked! After cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Greenock Morton at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium on Saturday, we find ourselves on the road tonight, travelling to the Indodrill Stadium to face Alloa Athletic in the second round of fixtures in Group F of the Premier Sports Cup.

The League Cup Fixtures

Saturday 13/07: East Fife 3-0 Greenock Morton @ MGM Timber Bayview Stadium

Tuesday 16/07: Alloa Athletic vs East Fife @ The Indodrill Stadium.

Tuesday 23/07: East Fife vs Brechin @ MGM Timber Bayview Stadium

Saturday 27/07: St Johnstone vs East Fife @ McDiarmid Park

Group Fs Standings

The Form

The Fifers

A fantastic display on Saturday was merely a continuation of our pre-season form as we prepped for the league cup campaign.

Prior to facing Morton, East Fife faced three Championship sides and came out comfortable across the board. Winning the first 2-0 against Dunfermline Athletic, this set the tone for the defensive prowess shown by the Black and Gold, which was utilised against the Pars, as well as later on in the pre-season campaign against Raith Rovers and Queen’s Park.

These tests proved a success when the first round of the Premier Sports Cup came around. The Fifers found their rhythm ten minutes into the game and never looked back, having an exemplary five minutes which led to a 2-0 lead at half time. This trend continued into the second half, both going forward, as well as at the back, with Trouten scoring an absolute stunner at one end, and Slattery and McFarlane both contributing to great blocks and saves, keeping the clean sheet intact.

Our Opposition

The Wasps are yet to play a competitive game this season, though have had four preseason games which have brought a variety of results. The League One outfit started their season against freshly relegated Livingston. Luke Rankin was on the scoresheet for Alloa, though it was not enough as the championship outfit ran out 2-1 winners.

After Livi, Alloa played League Two side Clyde. It was a much more comfortable affair for the Wasps, winning 3-1 against the fourth-tier side. Rankin once again caused the damage, grabbing a brace, including one from the spot, while Conor Sammon found himself on the scoresheet too.

Their third game was against Morton, which we discussed at the weekend. The game was incredibly close, though Owen Moffet was able to capitalise early into the second period of the game.

Alloa’s penultimate game was against freshly promoted Falkirk. The Wasps took an early lead against the Bairns, before Morgyn Neill levelled the scoring. A similar second half saw both sides on the scoresheet for a second time, as the game finished 2-2.

Finally, Alloa overcame the Cumbernauld Colts 2-0 at the Indodrill Stadium last Saturday. A comfortable period for Alloa saw Neill and O’Donnell at the scoring, causing problems for the junior side.

Squad News

The Campbells have a full squad at their disposal once again, with everyone making it through the Morton game fit and looking sharper by the day.

Match Tickets

The away turnstiles are located in Hilton Road, at the rear of KFC. E-tickets are available for the game through Alloa’s website. Prices below.

Adults: £15

Over 65s/Disabled/Carer: £10

Under 16: £5

Please note there are no concessions for Students.

Supporters travelling to the match should note that Alloa Athletic have adopted a robust and thorough search policy for spectators entering the stadium, particularly in relation to pyrotechnics and controlled containers. All bags may be searched, and spectators may also be subject to search. Any supporter who refused to be searched will not be permitted to enter the stadium. Additionally, no supporter will be admitted to the stadium who are deemed to be under the influence of alcohol.

Live Stream

East Fife TV Overseas Gold subscribers can watch the match via their usual subscription. Alloa Athletic are offering a PPV of the game for £12, this is available worldwide.

Club Colours

The Fifers will be in the away highlighter pink kit, with black socks and pink shorts to match, with the Methil Milan goalkeeper in green.

Alloa Athletic will don their traditional amber and black hooped shirt, and socks, with black shorts completing the strip. The Alloa goalkeeper will wear sky blue this evening.

Officials

The referee tonight will be Ian Sneddon and his assistants are Craig Macrae and Luke McCauley.

The Other Bits

Parking

Supporters Buses should park in Morrisons Car Park. Parking for cars is also available at Morrisons and in Town Centre Car Parks, there is no charge for parking in these locations.

Disabled Supporters

Recreation Park has a communal disabled area under the main stand, which can offer shelter against any adverse weather.