Oli Anderson previews today’s match against Clyde
A frustrating week in Stirling last Saturday saw East Fife fall to a 1-0 defeat to Stirling Albion at Forthbank. The Binos found the opening, and only goal on the hour mark, which was enough to take the three points, in a disappointing showing from East Fife.
We still hold onto our now slender lead at the top of the League 2, and this week the Fifers have the chance to put it behind us, as we visit Hamilton to face Clyde at the ZLX stadium.
The Bully Wee sit eighth in the League Table, coming off the back of a 1-0 win at Station Park against 10th placed Forfar Athletic. Darren Young’s men have struggled for consistency this season, which could prove crucial for the Fifers who have struggled to find their feet in recent years.
William Hill League 2 Table
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Fife | 27 | 27 | 50 |
| 2 | Peterhead | 27 | 11 | 49 |
| 3 | Edinburgh City | 27 | 7 | 43 |
| 4 | Elgin City | 26 | 5 | 40 |
| 5 | The Spartans | 26 | -3 | 36 |
| 6 | Stirling Albion | 27 | -6 | 36 |
| 7 | Stranraer | 27 | -4 | 33 |
| 8 | Clyde | 27 | -10 | 30 |
| 9 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 27 | -15 | 26 |
| 10 | Forfar Athletic | 27 | -12 | 23 |
Last Week’s League Results
Saturday 1st March
Edinburgh City 0-1 Stranraer
Forfar Athletic 0-1 Clyde
Peterhead 2-0 Elgin City
Stirling Albion 1-0 East Fife
The Spartans 3-1 Bonnyrigg Rose
Tuesday 4th March
Stranraer 1-2 Forfar Athletic
This Weekend’s Fixtures
Saturday 8th March
Bonnyrigg Rose vs Edinburgh City
Clyde vs East Fife
Elgin City vs Forfar Athletic
Stranraer vs Peterhead
The Spartans vs Stirling Albion
Tuesday 11th March
Elgin City vs The Spartans
The Form
The Fifers
East Fife have recorded eight points from the last 18 available, with two wins, two draws and two losses in the last six, in what has been a challenging period for East Fife, finding only one win since the beginning of February.
Our last six games started with a rampant final ten minutes against Edinburgh City, which saw us overcome a slack start to the game and run away 4-1 winners. Nathan Austin, Adam Laaref, Reis Peggie and Alan Trouten found the scoresheet on the day.
The following week, East Fife fell 1-0 in the Highlands to then title rivals Elgin City. The Fifers recovered the following week, with 1-0 victory of their own, beating the Spartans at Ainslie Park.
Consecutive draws with Bonnyrigg Rose and Peterhead proceeded last week’s defeat at Forthbank.
Our Opposition
Clyde also have earned eight points from their last six, mirroring our own form.
Their two defeats have come from The Spartans and Bonnyrigg Rose (2-0 and 2-1 respectively).
Their draws have come against sides at the sharp end of the table, as they denied Peterhead and Elgin City three points when they met earlier in the month.
Victories against Forfar Athletic last week, and Stranraer at the beginning of February wrap up the Bully Wee’s last six games.
Previous Encounter
East Fife 3-0 Clyde
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium
Saturday 11th January 2025
A rampant second half from the Fifers saw East Fife cruise to a 3-0 victory over Clyde. Jess Norey and Alan Trouten scored within minutes of the second half starting, before Adam Laaref put the icing on the cake in the dying embers.
Squad News
Pat Slattery misses out this afternoon again.
A handful of players will also have their fitness assessed ahead of kick off this afternoon.
Match Tickets
East Fife fans are welcome at the Fanzone on the first floor of the ZLX stadium ahead of kick off, to enjoy both soft and alcoholic refreshments pre-match. The fanzone will be open from 1pm.
For the match, Fifers’ support will be in the north end of the home stand and should enter through turnstile four. If fans are using the Fanzone, supporters should enter through the main reception and have already purchased their tickets online.
New Douglas Park prices can be found below:
Adults- £17
Concessions (Over 65s/Disabled)- £14
Under 18s- £5
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 be back in MPH sponsored away strip, wearing the famous black and gold striped shirt, with black shorts and socks. The East Fife goalkeeper will be wearing orange for the tie.
The Bully Wee will be in their home colours too, with a white top, black shorts and red socks, with the Clyde goalkeeper in all blue.
Officials
The referee today will be Peter Stuart with Steven Wilson and Will Pare running the lines as his assistants.
‘Mon the Fife!