Oli Anderson previews today’s match against Elgin City

Today we must dust ourselves down and move forward, as we prepare for the first leg of the play-offs on Tuesday following last week’s heartbreaking defeat at Peterhead, which brought our title challenge to a close. However, today’s clash with Elgin City bares some importance, as it will dictate our play-off opponents next week. Edinburgh City are currently in the driving seat, though if results go their way, Elgin City can nick a third place finish this afternoon.

Presentation

As a thanks for their long-standing service to the club, there will be a presentation to Chairman Jim Stevenson, and Vice-Chairman John Donaldson, which will start at 2:45pm.

William Hill League 2 Table

*Bonnyrigg Rose faced a 6-point deduction earlier in the season.

Last Week’s League Results

Bonnyrigg Rose 2-1 The Spartans

Edinburgh City 0-0 Forfar Athletic

Elgin City 3-0 Stranraer

Peterhead 1-0 East Fife

Stirling Albion 1-4 Clyde

This Weekend’s Fixtures

Clyde vs Peterhead

East Fife vs Elgin City

Forfar Athletic vs Stirling Albion

Stranraer vs Bonnyrigg Rose

The Spartans vs Edinburgh City

The Form

The Fifers

East Fife have secured three wins in the last six games. Two have come on the road, while one has been in Methil. Away wins at Clyde (2-1) and Bonnyrigg Rose (2-0) paired with a comeback victory against the Spartans (4-2) in Fife wraps up East Fife’s victories.

Our losses have come primarily away from home too, with defeats in Peterhead (1-0) and at Meadowbank (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

Elgin City have 4 wins in their last six, as they have gone on a run to ensure their play-off place. Defeats against Edinburgh City at Meadowbank, and Stirling Albion at Borough Briggs (both 2-0 losses), have been more than counteracted by four wins.

At home, Elgin have scored 7 in their last two, thumping Peterhead 4-0, and dismantling Stranraer last week in a 3-0 drubbing. On the road, they have defeated Bonnyrigg Rose (1-0) and the Spartans (2-1).

Previous Encounter

Elgin City 1-0 East Fife

Saturday 1st February, Borough Briggs.

An early header separated the two sides when they met in February, with Kyle Girvan proving the difference maker. East Fife huffed and puffed as the game proceeded, though Elgin ran out the winners on the day.

Squad News

We head into the game with the same squad as last week.

Match Tickets

Season Tickets are valid for our league campaign, with prices below:

Adults- £18

Concessions (Over 65s/Disabled)- £14

Under 16s- £5

Parent and 1 child- £21

Parent and 2 children- £24

Like last season, EFCFC players Under 16 years of age will be admitted for free!

There are no cash turnstiles at Bayview, so supporters are encouraged to buy their ticket online in advance where possible. However, ticket can also be purchased (cash and card) from the matchday reception for those unable to do so.

Please note, parent & child ticket must be purchased in person from the matchday reception.

Live Stream

Live streaming is available worldwide today for £15. Gold subscriptions remain valid for the game. Your commentator will be Daniel Hughes.

Club Colours

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

Elgin City will be in their away colours of black and red stripes, with white shorts and red socks. The City goalie will wear sky blue for the game.

Officials

The referee today will be George Calder with his assistants Steven Wilson and Calum Haswell running the lines.

Misc

The Bayview issue 23 will be available pre-kick off for £3, it can also be purchased in the club shop which will be open from 1.45pm. This week’s edition will include a final message from Jim Stevenson and John Donaldson.

Mon the Fife!