We welcome league leader’s Dumbarton to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for our 6th league match of the season.
Squad News
Brogan Walls returns to the squad this afternoon after missing the last few weeks with an ankle injury and Scott Mercer returned to training on Thursday night after picking up a knock last weekend and could feature today provided there is no reaction.
Scott Gallacher underwent his operation on his finger during the week and could be in line for a return to the squad in 12 weeks.
Connor McManus is continuing his rehab and could be looking at a return to the squad in 6-8 weeks all going well.
Lewis Anderson featured for the Under 20s last night on his return from an ankle injury.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our traditional colours of black & gold strips, black shorts and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all-yellow.
Dumbarton will be in their away colours of all white with the goalkeeper in all-grey.
Previous Encounter
The last meeting between the sides took place at Bayview back in March with the home side running out 2-0 winners. Kyle Connell opened the scoring in the 3rd minute before Danny Denholm sealed the win just after the hour mark. Dumbarton had Stuart Carswell sent off for dissent in the final minute.
East Fife Team: J Smith, Watson, Murdoch (D Higgins 40’), Slattery, Mercer, Denholm, Millar, Healy (Pollock 82’), Blair, Wallace (Swanson 71’), Connell (K Smith 82’)
Dumbarton Team: Wright, Boyle, Pignatiello, Bronsky, Stanger, Carswell, Duthie, Stokes (Wilson 58’), McKee, Paton, Wilde (Orsi 58’)
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Please note, there will be no cash turnstiles and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. Those unable to purchase tickets online can buy theirs over the phone (01333 426323) and collect from the matchday reception. Parent and child tickets cannot be purchased online.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £18
Concessions* - £14
Under 16s** - £5
Parent & Child - £21
Parent & 2 Children - £24
*Over 65s and full-time students. Proof of eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested
All child members of EFCFC & EFG&WFC will be admitted free with a paying adult or as part of an organised group for all of our home league matches this season. Tickets for this are being organised through EFCFC.
Season tickets are valid for this match. Those who have still to collect their season ticket card can do so up until kick off this afternoon.
Turnstiles will open at 2pm.
Match Officials
Match Referee: Daniel Graves
AR1: Stuart Stevenson
AR2: John Stewart
Car Parking
Car parking is available at both ends of the stadium for both home and away supporters free of charge.
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.
Matchday Catering
The stadium bars will be open to both sets of supporters from 12.15 pm this afternoon for pre- and post-match refreshments.
Pie stalls will be open at both ends of the stadium from 2pm. Please note, our pie stalls are cash only.
Matchday Programme
Issue 6 of our new-look matchday programme is available to purchase for £2.50. All proceeds from this programme will be donated to Tiny Changes in memory of Ross McLean. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.