Oli Anderson previews tonight’s match against Edinburgh City.
After a quick turnaround, with a league victory and two Player of the Year celebrations, the Fifers are back in action today in the first of a two-legged tie against Edinburgh City, as we embark on our play-off adventure. The first tie today is on the road, as we travel to the Meadowbank for a third time this season. We are taking some improved form with us to the capital, as we have won three of the last four games, most recently at home to Elgin City. On the contrary Edinburgh City have struggled for form in recent weeks, most recently losing 3-1 at Ainslie Park against the Spartans in their final derby day of the season.
Road to the Playoff Final
Last week’s results for the play-off teams:
League Two:
East Fife 2-0 Elgin City
The Spartans 3-1 Edinburgh City
League One:
Annan Athletic 2-4 Cove Rangers
Today’s playoff fixtures:
Edinburgh City vs East Fife
Elgin City vs Annan Athletic.
The Form
The Fifers:
East Fife have secured four wins in the last six games, seeing improvements in recent weeks. Two have come on the road, while the other two have been in Methil. An away win at Bonnyrigg Rose (2-0) and a comeback victory against the Spartans (4-2) are married up with two routine 2-0 victories against Stirling Albion and Elgin City to complete the last six games.
Our losses have both come away from home with defeats in Peterhead (1-0) and at Station Park as we fell 1-0 to Forfar Athletic.
Our Opposition:
Edinburgh City have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last six. Both wins have come at Meadowbank (2-0 vs Elgin and 2-1 vs Clyde), their draw was also at home and was a goalless affair against Forfar Athletic. They have lost all three of their last away games, falling to Stirling Albion (2-1), Stranraer (2-0) and the Spartans (3-1).
Previous Encounter
Edinburgh City 5-2 East Fife
Meadowbank Stadium, 22nd March 2025
It was a bad day at the office the last time the sides met, as the Citizens ran riot at Meadowbank. Jarvis scored twice as we went 4-0 behind before the hour mark before we recovered (very) slightly but Edinburgh ran out comfortable 5-2 winners. We will be looking for a marked improvement tonight!
Squad News
We head into the game with the same squad as last week.
Match Tickets
Tickets for the Meadowbank can be purchased on their fanbase club page, with prices below:
Adult: £15
Concession (U17s/ 65+/Students): £10
U12s: £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 Daniel Hughes and Oli Anderson.
Club Colours
The Fifers will don the Back Onside sponsored away kit, wearing the sky blue and white striped top, with white shorts and socks. The East Fife goalkeeper will be wearing orange for the tie.
Edinburgh City will be in their all-black kit for the clash
Officials
The referee today will be Graham Grainger with his linesmen being Steven Traynor and Stuart Stevenson. The fourth official will be Daniel Graves for the clash.
Mon the Fife!