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Oli Anderson previews today’s match against Peterhead

It’s the big one. A ninety-minute shootout between the two strongest sides over the course of the season. A win would see us rise back to the summit of the league ahead of the final league game of the season, while defeat would see Peterhead crowned champions this afternoon. Last Saturday’s win against Stirling Albion was routine, whereas Peterhead were undone by Elgin City.

William Hill League 2 Table

  Team Pld GD Pts
1 Peterhead 34 16 63
2 East Fife 34 27 62
3 Edinburgh City 34 9 55
4 Elgin City 34 6 52
5 The Spartans 34 0 49
6 Stirling Albion 34 -4 47
7 Stranraer 34 -4 40
8 Clyde 34 -13 37
9 Forfar Athletic 34 -13 34
10 Bonnyrigg Rose 34 -24 30

Last Week’s League Results

East Fife 2-0 Stirling Albion

Elgin City 4-0 Peterhead

Forfar Athletic 0-2 Bonnyrigg

Stranraer 2-0 Edinburgh City

The Spartans 2-0 Clyde

This Weekend’s Fixtures

Bonnyrigg Rose vs The Spartans

Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic

Elgin City vs Stranraer

Peterhead vs East Fife

Stirling Albion vs Clyde

The Form

The Fifers

East Fife have secured three wins in the last six games. Two have come in Methil while one has been on the road. A comeback win against the Spartans (4-2) as well as last week against Stirling (2-0) victory are paired with an away win against Bonnyrigg Rose, handing us some much-needed form as we approach the business end of the season.

Our losses have come primarily away from home, with defeats in Forfar (1-0) and at the Meadowbank in the capital (5-2) being our losses on the road. A shock thumping at the hands of Stranraer in Methil (3-0) is our other defeat in the last six.

Our Opposition

Peterhead have four wins, one draw and one loss in their last six.

Three of the wins came at home, against Edinburgh City (2-0), Bonnyrigg Rose (5-0) and The Spartans (1-0). A late winner in Stirling wrapped up their fourth win (2-1).

They drew 0-0 at Station Park against Forfar, while last Saturday’s thumping at Borough Briggs throws their form into the air.

Previous Encounter

East Fife 0-0 Peterhead

MGM Timber Bayview Stadium

Saturday 22nd February 2025

A goalless affair with not too much action at either goalmouth. A magnificent piece of defending by the Fifers in the dying embers kept us goalless.

Squad News

The management team have a full squad to choose from this afternoon, although a couple of players will be assessed prior to kick off.

Match Tickets

Adults- £10

Concessions (Over 65s/Disabled)- £8

Under 16s- £5

Under 10s- Free with a paying adult.

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 Oli Anderson

Club Colours

The Fifers will don the MPH Group sponsored home kit, wearing the black and gold striped top, with black shorts and socks. The East Fife goalkeeper will be wearing yellow for the tie.

Officials

The referee today will be Colin Whyte, with his Steven Traynor and Steven Spence.

‘Mon The Fife!

As the season draws to a close, our bar manager, Mandy Stevenson, has confirmed she will be moving on to focus on her full-time occupation.

Mandy has overseen the bar staff since 2014, having first started working behind the bar when the stadium opened its doors back in 1999.

Her presence will be missed not just professionally, but also personally by the many friends she has made during her time with us, and we all wish her the very best as she continues on her chosen career path.

Thanks for looking after us so well over the years Mandy from everyone at the club.

Mandy Stevenson

East Fife 2-0 Stirling Albion, Saturday 19th April 2025, MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, William Hill League 2

East Fife mounted the pressure on league leaders Peterhead last week, with a convincing 2-0 victory over Stirling Albion at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium in Methil.

Winger Adam Laaref made his first start in a number of months and proved worthy of his jersey with a blistering display, having his fullback’s number during the course of the game

We started the stronger of the two sides and set the tone for the game, taking an early lead through striker Nathan Austin. The striker converted from Michael McKenna’s corner kick when the ball passed through a cluster of bodies, and goalkeeper Gaston’s obscured view left him with no chance as Fash’s left foot shot found the net.

Twenty minutes later, East Fife extended their lead, with Fash at the double. Some silky build up play was commandeered by Connor McManus, and the midfielder set up Austin for an incredible first touch finish, leaving Gaston rooted to the spot.

Dick Campbell’s men squandered the chance to lead by three at the beginning of the second half, when a stramash in the box left the Fifers with an open goal. Three men had a pop at it, although none could get an effort on target.

Even though East Fife looked in clear control, Stirling Albion had glimpses of attack on the break. Ryan Shanley had a header effort fall just wide following a sharp breakaway then fired well over when a square pass looked the best option.

As the game continued on, it became progressively scrappier, with attacks breaking down due to some resolute challenges in the midfield.

East Fife saw the game out well, running out worthy winners, moving within a point of Peterhead in the title race and setting up a classic tie next weekend.

East Fife – McFarlane, Murdoch, Millar, Easton, McManus, Trouten, Austin (Higginbotham 88’), Peggie, Laaref (Healy 78’), Munro, McKenna (Shepherd 88’). Subs not used: Fleming, Newton, Norey, Nicol, Bah, Jones.

Stirling Albion – Gaston, McGeachie, Carse (Hilson 62’), Carrick (Brown 82’), Knox (Kerr 62’), Graham, Waugh, Constable, Grant, Shanley, Crane. Subs not used: Smith, McNab, Howe, Weir, Wright, Deveney.

Referee – Duncan Nicolson

Attendance – 962

Report by Oli Anderson

Tickets for our William Hill League 2 match against Peterhead at the Balmoor Stadium on Saturday 26th April are now on sale and can be purchased here..

Admission Prices

Adults - £10

Concessions - £8

Youth (11-16) - £5

U10s – Free with accompanied by an adult

Please note, there are no cash turnstiles at Balmoor. Tickets can be bought online or form the ticket office located at the front of the stadium.

There is no live streaming option this weekend for viewers with the UK and Ireland however overseas supporters can watch the game live via East Fife TV with an annual or monthly subscription.

Ahead of the game, we have received the following update from the SPFL:

"As we approach the end of the season, we understand that this is an exciting time for players, staff, and supporters alike. However, we would like to take this opportunity to remind Clubs that pitch incursions remain strictly prohibited and would be considered Unacceptable Conduct under SPFL Rules, regardless of the celebratory nature of the occasion.

“While we appreciate the passion and enthusiasm that often accompany the final fixtures of the season, unauthorised access to the field of play presents serious safety, security, and regulatory concerns for players, officials and supporters. Such actions may also result in disciplinary consequences for the Club.”