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!