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Match Report - Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir 0-0 East Fife, Saturday 6th April 2024
Ochilview, cinch League Two
Last weekend saw us further extend our unbeaten run under newly awarded League Two Manager of the Month Dick Campbell, as we drew 0-0 away to Stenhousemuir. The draw proved to be enough to crown the Warriors as Champions of the division, and they thoroughly deserve that title after the season that they have had.
There was a distinct lack of clear-cut opportunities in the game, though Newton created a half chance after 13 minutes of action. His cross found Alan Trouten (March’s player of the month for League Two), who used a whole bundle of experience to knock the ball down to Kieran Millar, but his shot was saved by Darren Jamieson.
5 minutes later, we looked to have another opportunity when the Warriors’ goalkeeper fumbled Healy’s free kick, though the Stenny defence cleared their lines.
Stenhousemuir then took control of the remainder of the half, with Matty Yates forcing Allan Fleming into two saves in two minutes, before Brown cannoned a volley off the crossbar before the half time whistle.
Stenhousemuir almost took the lead 5 minutes after the restart, as Aitken tested Fleming from very long range.
We slowly warmed our way into the half however, and James Lyon almost grabbed the opener, just failing to latch onto a Jack Healy cross.
It was an end-to-end affair with the two sides struggling to create, though East Fife looked destined to score in the 76th minute, when Jamieson spilled a Healy free kick for the second time in the game. It fell to Trouten this time, and the Warriors’ goalie redeemed himself with a strong save.
Healy blasted wide in the last chance of the game for the Fifers. It was a cagey finish, with Stenhousemuir edging ever closer to the league title. When the final whistle blew, you could hear a pin drop at Ochilvew as the Stenhousemuir faithful awaited the result of the Peterhead game. Notifications started appearing on phones, as celebrations ensued, with Stenhousemuir becoming league champions for the first time in their history.
Report by Oli Anderson
Stenhousemuir – D Jamieson, Buchanan, Bilham, Lynch, Wedderburn (Jacobs 78’), Yates (Taylor 74’), Brown (Kirkpatrick 74’), O’Reilly (Berry 89’), Anderson, Aitken. Subs not used: Stirling, Lyle, Rodden.
East Fife – Fleming, Murdoch (Docherty 45’), Newton, Blaney, Easton, Lyon (Schiavone 68’), Shepherd, Trouten, Healy. Subs not used: Slattery, Nicol, Hamilton, Walls, Murray, Beveridge, Ramsay.
Referee – Ryan Lee
Attendance – 1,035
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Ticket Info v Bonnyrigg Rose
Tickets for our cinch League Two match against Bonnyrigg Rose on Saturday 13th April at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium are now on sale and can be purchased here.
Admission Prices
Adults - £18
Concessions* - £14
Under 16s** - £5
Parent & Child** - £21
Parent & 2 Children** - £24
*Over 65s/Full-Time Students/Disabled – proof of age/eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested.
All member of East Fife Community Football Club & East Fife Girls & Womens’ Football Club who are under 16 go free with a paying adult or as part of an organised group for all cinch League Two matches at Bayview this season. Tickets for this are arranged through EFCFC.
Full and half season tickets are valid for this match.
There are no cash turnstiles at Bayview and supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets online. Online sales are available right up until kick off. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling 01333 426323 or directly from the club office for those unable to purchase online.
Please note, parent and child tickets cannot be purchased online and should be bought directly from the club office.
A live stream is available to viewers outside the UK/Ireland this weekend via East Fife TV.
Award Double for Campbell & Trouten
Congratulations to Dick Campbell and Alan Trouten who have picked up the Glen's Vodka League Two Manager of the Month and cinch League Two Player of the Month awards for March.
An unbeaten month saw us pick up 13 points following 4 wins and a draw which has moved us to within touching distance of the League One play-offs with four games left to play.
Commenting on the award, Dick said: “Although I’ve won this award on previous occasions, to receive this one after only 8 games in charge makes it very special. This award should also go my staff; Pink, John, Stuart and Jeb, who all set a fabulous example for all the players to follow.
“Everyone at East Fife has bought into what we are looking to achieve at the club & it is showing in our results & performances on the park.”
Alan added: "I'm delighted to have picked up this award. It was a successful month, both as a club and for me personally. Hopefully we can keep the good form going and give the teams above us a real push for the play-off spots."
