East Fife head north to McDiarmid Park tomorrow to take on St Johnstone in the opening game of the season in the Betfred Cup. It goes without saying that this will be an extremely tough challenge for the Fifers, with the Perth Saints now an established Premiership side under the stewardship of Tommy Wright, who has retained the core of his playing staff, bringing in Drey Wright from Colchester United and former Celtic player Tony Watt. There are also several familiar faces in the Saints squad in Jason Kerr, Mark Hurst and Greg Hurst, who all spent time at Bayview recently in loan spells.
Having completed four friendly fixtures against St Andrews United, Dunfermline Athletic, Queen of the South and Lochee United, Manager Darren Young expressed satisfaction at his side’s preparation for the season ahead. Several new faces have arrived at Bayview, including experienced campaigners Scott Agnew, Liam Watt, Ross Dunlop, Ross Davidson, Scott McBride and Daryll Meggatt. Goalkeepers Brett Long and Craig McDowall have also put pen to paper, in addition to young strikers Jonathan Court and Anton Dowds.
The Methil men are likely to be without the services of Scott Linton and Mark Docherty, who remain sidelined through injury, while midfielder Scott Agnew is also unavailable for selection.
You have to go back to 2006 to find the last time the two sides faced each other, with St Johnstone emerging 3-1 winners at McDiarmid Park, also in a League Cup tie. After a goalless first half, Jason Scotland found the target for the home side, hitting a double, with Martin Hardie also finding the net. Jonathan Smart scored his first goal in East Fife colours with ten minutes left on the clock.
Fixtures 2018/2019
|
Date |
Competition |
Opponents |
Venue |
Result |
Scorers |
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26-Jun-18 |
Friendly |
St. Andrews United |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-2 D |
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30-Jun-18 |
Friendly |
Dunfermline Athletic |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
1-2 L |
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03-Jul-18 |
Friendly |
Queen of the South |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
0-4 L |
|
|
07-Jul-18 |
Friendly |
Lochee United |
Thompson Park |
1-4 W |
|
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14-Jul-18 |
Betfred Cup Group B |
St. Johnstone |
McDairmid Park |
0-0 D |
|
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17-Jul-18 |
Betfred Cup Group B |
Montrose |
Links Park |
1-0 L |
|
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22-Jul-18 |
Betfred Cup Group B |
Forfar Athletic |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
1-1 D |
Dowds |
|
28-Jul-18 |
Betfred Cup Group B |
Falkirk |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
1-2 L |
Dowds |
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04-Aug-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Dumbarton |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
0-2 L |
|
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11-Aug-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Brechin City |
Glebe Park |
1-0 L |
|
|
14-Aug-18 |
Irn-Bru Challenge Cup R1 |
Cowdenbeath |
Central Park |
1-3 W |
Dowds, Watt, Court |
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18-Aug-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Raith Rovers |
Stark’s Park |
2-2 D |
Agnew (2) |
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25-Aug-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Arbroath |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
0-3 L |
|
|
01-Sep-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Montrose |
Links Park |
2-0 W |
Court, Davidson |
|
08-Sep-18 |
Irn-Bru Challenge Cup R2 |
Partick Thistle |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-1 W |
Agnew, Currie |
|
15-Sep-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Airdrieonians |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-1 W |
Watt, Currie |
|
22-Sep-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stranraer |
Stair Park |
2-0 W |
Watson, Currie |
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29-Sep-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stenhousemuir |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-0 W |
Watson, Currie |
|
06-Oct-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Forfar Athletic |
Station Park |
4-0 W |
Smith, Agnew (2), Currie |
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13-Oct-18 |
Irn-Bru Challenge Cup R3 |
Queen of the South |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-0 W |
Smith, Dowds |
|
20-Oct-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Brechin City |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
3-1 W |
Dunsmore, Dowds, Agnew |
|
27-Oct-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Dumbarton |
C&G Systems Stadium |
0-4 L |
|
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03-Nov-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Arbroath |
Gayfield Park |
0-1 L |
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10-Nov-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Raith Rovers |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-1 W |
Smith, Dunsmore |
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17-Nov-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Airdrieonians |
Penny Cars Stadium |
4-2 L |
Smith (2) |
|
24-Nov-18 |
William Hill Scottish Cup R3 |
Berwick Rangers |
Shielfield Park |
1-2 W |
Agnew, Davidson |
|
01-Dec-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Montrose |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
0-2 L |
|
|
08-Dec-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stranraer |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
3-3 D |
Dunsmore, Meggatt, Watson |
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15- Dec-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stenhousemuir |
Ochilview Park |
0-2 W |
Smith, Dowds |
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22-Dec-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Forfar Athletic |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
1-0 W |
Agnew |
|
29-Dec-18 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Raith Rovers |
Stark’s Park |
1-2 W |
Dunsmore, Currie |
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05-Jan-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Airdrieonians |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
1-2 L |
Dowds |
|
12-Jan-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Montrose |
Links Park |
0-2 W |
Watt (2) |
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19-Jan-19 |
William Hill Scottish Cup R4 |
Greenock Morton |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-1 W |
Dowds, Watson |
|
26-Jan 19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stranraer |
Stair Park |
3-4 W |
Smith, Watson, Dowds (2) |
|
Postponed |
Irn-Bru Cup Quarter Final |
Bohemians |
Dalymount Park |
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|
09-Feb-19 |
William Hill Scottish Cup R5 |
Partick Thistle |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
0-1 L |
|
|
15-Feb-19 |
Irn-Bru Cup Semi-Final |
Ross County |
Global Energy Stadium |
2-1 L |
Dowds |
|
23-Feb-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Dumbarton |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
3-4 L |
Slattery, Smith, Dowds |
|
26-Feb-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Arbroath |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
1-1 D |
Currie |
|
02-Mar-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Forfar Athletic |
Station Park |
3-0 L |
|
|
05-Mar-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Brechin City |
Glebe Park |
0-0 D |
|
|
09-Mar-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stranraer |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
3-1 W |
Slattery, Watt, Linton |
|
12-Mar-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stenhousemuir |
Locality Hub Bayview stadium |
1-1 D |
Meggatt |
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16-Mar-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Arbroath |
Gayfield Park |
2-1 L |
Dowds |
|
23-Mar-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Brechin City |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
0-2 L |
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30-Mar-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Raith Rovers |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
1-2 L |
Smith |
|
06-Apr-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Airdrieonians |
Penny Cars Stadium |
0-0 D |
|
|
13-Apr-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Montrose |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
0-2 L |
|
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20-Apr-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Dumbarton |
C&G Systems Stadium |
3-0 L |
|
|
27-Apr-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Stenhousemuir |
Ochilview Park |
1-1 D |
Dunsmore |
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04-May-19 |
Ladbrokes League 1 |
Forfar Athletic |
Locality Hub Bayview Stadium |
2-3 L |
Agnew, Dunlop |
Bayview Stadium is hosting a friendly game tonight (4th July) KO 8pm, between Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic. We have been asked to point out to both sets of supporters that our upstairs bar (Jeek Fleming Suite) is reserved for Rovers Supporters only and our downstairs bar, (Jimmie's Bar) is for Dunfermline Supporters only. All supporters are very welcome to our stadium.
The supporters who intend travelling to support The Fife against Lochee United on Saturday, 7th July in Dundee, should note that the Kick Off time has been altered from 2.30pm to 1pm.
St. Johnstone have asked us to pass on detail of their matchday hospitality for our Betfred Cup tie on the 14th of July. See below for details.
Saints will entertain East Fife FC at McDiarmid Park in the Betfred Cup on Saturday 14th July, in what will be the club's first competitive fixture of the new season.
The club is delighted to offer fans the opportunity to take in this match in style by enjoying our renowned match day hospitality with this special package.
Guests will be welcomed into our Centenary Suite where they will receive the following for just £35 per person:
- A hot buffet prepared by Head Chef, Robert McKinnie
- Access to a cash bar
- Complimentary match programme and teamsheet
- Half-time refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits
- Post-match visit from players
To book your place, please phone 01738 455000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..