We travel to Stair Park this afternoon to face Stranraer in matchday 5 of our 2022/23 cinch League Two campaign.

Squad News

Brogan Walls, Connor McManus and Lewis Anderson continue to miss out this week along with Scott Gallacher who will undergo an operation on Tuesday.

Pat Slattery and Stewart Murdoch return to today after missing the midweek match against St. Johnstone B through work commitments. Saint’s loan duo of Alex Ferguson and Taylor Steven are also available after being unable to play against their parent club on Tuesday.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our traditional colours of black/gold strips, black shorts and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all-green.

Stranraer will also be in their traditional colours of blue strips, white shorts and blue/red stockings with the goalkeeper in all-yellow.

Match Tickets

Admission for today’s match is via pay-at-the-gate. Cash payments only are accepted at the turnstiles

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults - £15

Concessions - £10

Under 16s - £5

Visiting supports will be directed to the appropriate turnstiles. Stop

Match Officials

Match Referee: Scott Lambie

AR1: Scott Anderson

AR2: Scott McGregor

Previous Encounter

The last meeting between the sides took place in February 2022 at Bayview. Goals from Anton Dowds, Scott Agnew (penalty), Danny Denholm and Ryan Wallace saw East Fife race into a 4-0 lead before Stranraer pulled 2 goals back in quick succession through Joao Vitoria and Scott Robertson, but the home side were able to hang on for a 4-2 victory.

East Fife Team: Long, Higgins, Murdoch, Dunlop, Slattery, Denholm (Watson 82’), Agnew, Davidson, Morrison, Wallace (Dunsmore 89’), Dowds (Baker 69’)

Stranraer Team: Currie, Robertson, Allan, Cummins, McIntyre (Elliott 83’), Hamill, McManus, Hilton (Vitoria 28’), Thomson, Stirling, Stevenson

Car Parking

There is limited parking for supporters’ coaches near to the Pavilion.

Matchday Catering

The small Pavilion Bar under the stand to the north of the ground is now open on matchdays for both sets of supporters. Stranraer FC also own the “Fitba Bar” in North Strand Street about 1000 yards from the ground which can cater for larger numbers.

Live Streaming

No live stream is available to viewers with the UK & Ireland.

Viewers outside the UK & Ireland can watch the match via East Fife TV with a monthly or season pass.