We welcome Dumbarton to the Locality Hub Bayview stadium this afternoon for our 12th cinch League One match of the season. Dumbarton currently sit 7th in the league on 14 points having gone down 3-2 to Airdrieonians last time out.
Squad News
Danny Swanson & Ross Dunlop will all miss today’s match through injury along with Mike Cunningham who underwent a successful operation on his ankle injury last week. Ross Davidson, Aaron Dunsmore & Stewart Murdoch all returned to jogging/training this week but are unlikely to make today’s game.
Sean Brown has joined Lowland League side Spartan on loan until January and Under 20s player Aidan McLaughlin has joined Whitehill Welfare on loan until January.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Please note, there will be no cash turnstiles, so we strongly encourage both home and away supporters to purchase their match tickets in advance. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. Those unable to purchase tickets online can buy theirs from the matchday reception. Parent and Child tickets must be bought in person from the matchday reception.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £15
Concessions* - £12
Under 16s** - £5
Parent & Child - £18
Parent & 2 Children - £21
*Over 60s and full-time students. Proof of eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested
Season tickets are valid for this match. Turnstiles will open at 2pm.
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on East Fife TV for £15. Coverage will begin at 14:45PM BST. The match can be purchased here.
Team Colours
East Fife will be wearing green & white tops, white shorts & white socks with the goalkeeper in blue.
Dumbarton will be wearing black tops, yellow shorts & black socks with the goalkeeper in pink.
Matchday Catering
Following the relaxation of the Covid Red Zones, we’re delighted to be able to welcome supporters (both home and away) back to the Jeek Fleming Lounge for pre-match refreshments before and after today’s game. The Stadium bar will open at 12.15pm. To comply with Scottish Government guideline, face coverings must be worn while moving around inside the lounge.
Pie stalls will be open at both ends of the stadium from 2pm. Please note, our pie stalls are cash only.
Matchday Programme
Issue 05 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.
We can confirm that Sean Brown has joined Lowland League side Spartans on loan until January.
We have been drawn away to SJFA North Region Superleague side Banks O'Dee in the 3rd Round of the Scottish Cup.
Everyone connected with East Fife Football Club was saddened to hear of the passing of former director Ken Henderson yesterday (Sunday) at the age of 75.
As most of you will know, Ken was our Commercial Director and was instrumental in securing important financial backing for the club but resigned recently due to his ongoing health issues.
He will be sadly missed and our condolences go to Maureen, Karen, Stephen & Paul and their families at this time.
Details of the funeral arrangements will be announced in due course and a full obituary will appear in this week's The Bayview matchday programme and a minute’s applause will take place prior to the start of our home game against Dumbarton.
We travel to Links Park to face Montrose this afternoon for our 11th cinch League One match of the season. Montrose currently sit 4th in the league on 16 points. Last time out, Montrose recorded a 5-0 victory over Clyde at Broadwood.
Squad News
Long term absentees Ross Davidson, Danny Swanson, Stewart Murdoch and Mikey Cunningham will also miss today’s match along with Ross Dunlop, who picked up a calf injury last week, and Lewis Anderson, who picked up a knock in training on Thursday night.
Next week, Stewart Murdoch should hopefully return to training and Ross Davidson is scheduled to begin light jogging.
Kieran Millar returns to the squad after missing last week’s match against Cove Rangers.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Pay at the gate is available for both adult and concession tickets however adult + child tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £15
Concessions - £8
Adult & Child* - £18
*Must be purchased in advance
Face coverings are encouraged inside the ground and a socially distanced safe space is available in Section F of the main stand.
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live via Montrose FC Live for £12.50. Coverage will begin at 14:15PM BST. The match can be purchased here.
Team Colours
East Fife will be wearing our all-red 3rd strip this afternoon with the goalkeeper in yellow.
Montrose will be in their blue home kit with white sleeves and the goalkeeper in teal.
Matchday Catering
Hot and cold refreshments will be on sale inside the ground.
Matchday Programme
Matchday programmes will be on sale priced at £2.50.