We welcome travel to Links Park this afternoon to face Montrose for the final match between the sides this season. The home side currently sit in 3rd position on 47 points.
Montrose Football Club in conjunction with Montrose Trust have arranged for collection to take place at today's fixture to support the people of Ukraine. 100% of all donations will be split between the British Red Cross and UNICEF UK.
Squad News
Long-term absentees Scott Gallacher, Ross Davidson, Connor McManus & Daniel Higgins will all miss out again this weekend.
A few other players are feeling some aches and pains so Mikey Cunningham & Brogan Walls will both travel with the squad today as cover.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our traditional home colours of black & gold strips, black shorts, and black stockings, with the goalkeeper in all-green
Montrose will be in their traditional home colours of blue shirts with white sleeves, blue shorts, and white stockings with the goalkeeper in all-teal.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. Pay at the gate is also available however Adult & Child tickets must be purchased online in advance. A socially distanced safe space is available in Section F of the Main Stand.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £15
Concessions - £8
Adult & Child - £18
Car Parking
There is no dedicated parking available at Links Park
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Montrose FC Live for £12.50. The match can be purchased here.
East Fife TV’s Overseas Gold Subscribers can watch the match live on East Fife TV. Commentator this afternoon is Stephen Mill & coverage will begin at 2.45pm GMT.
Matchday Catering
Pie stalls will be open serving both hot and cold refreshments.
Matchday Programme
A matchday programme is available to buy priced at £2.50.
We’re delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Finlay Pollock on loan from Heart of Midlothian until the end of the season.
17-year-old Finlay made his debut for the Tynecastle side in April last year as a second half substitute before signing his first professional deal with the club in the summer. Finlay featured in all 4 of Hearts Premier Sports Cup matches this season, scoring his first senior goal in a 2-0 victory against Stirling Albion.
Finlay will meet up with the squad at training this week ahead of Saturday’s match against Montrose.
Welcome to Bayview Finlay!
Aaron Dunsmore has joined League 2 side Stirling Albion on loan until the end of the season.
Aaron asked for the loan move and the club granted his request. Aaron has scored 16 goals in 158 appearances for the club after first signing on in July 2017.
Best of luck Dunsy!
We travel to the Falkirk Stadium this afternoon to face Falkirk for the 3rd meeting between the side this season. The visitors currently sit in 5th position on 33 points.
Please note, there will be a minutes silence prior to kick off this afternoon to remember former Falkirk player Doug Baillie was passed away recently.
Squad News
Manager Stevie Crawford confirmed that there were no fresh injuries to report this week, but Ryan Wallace could make a welcome return to the squad having missed that week’s match.
Long-term absentees Connor McManus (groin strain), Scott Gallacher (dislocated finger) and Ross Davidson (broken foot) remain unavailable this week however Connor McManus could return to training this week.
Mikey Cunningham continues to build up his fitness after an ankle injury.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our away colours of green & white stripes, white shorts, and white stockings with the goalkeeper in blue.
Falkirk will be in their traditional home colours of navy strips, white shorts, and red stockings with the goalkeeper in pink.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match can be purchased online here. East Fife supporters will be housed in the North Stand Blacks E & F. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. A cash only gate will be available from 2pm at turnstiles 11/12 however supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. All seating in the North Stand is unreserved.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £18
Concessions* - £11
Under 16s** - £6
Under 12s – Free***
*Over 65s and full-time students/unemployed/ambulant disables. Proof of eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested
***Max 3 per adult
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Falkirk TV for £13. Coverage will begin at 14:00PM BST with commentary beginning at 15:00PM. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. The match can be purchased here.
East Fife TV Overseas Gold Subscribers can watch the match live on East Fife TV. Commentator this afternoon is Liam Anderson.