East Fife make the long trip to Stranraer tomorrow knowing that three points are required to keep their promotion hopes alive. Speaking earlier today, manager Barry Smith echoed the thoughts of most supporters that whatever the outcome at Stair Park in the last game of the campaign, the season has been a successful one for the Fifers.

"It's a great game to be involved in for the club, given that there is one game left to play, to still be in with a chance of reaching the play-offs means that it has been a very good season. We will be giving it absolutely everything to get the three points and will be focusing on ourselves rather than worry about results elsewhere.

As far as injuries are concerned, Jonathan Page and Scott Robinson will miss out but the rest of the boys are fit, giving us the biggest squad for a number of weeks."

Games have been tight between the two sides this season with two draws and a win for the Methil men in the three previous encounters. Stranraer's goal difference should ensure safety from the second bottom position whatever the outcome tomorrow while East Fife hope that a win, coupled with a defeat for either Brechin City or Airdrieonians might propell them into a play-off place.

East Fife welcome fellow play-off hopefuls Airdrieonians to Bayview Stadium tomorrow in what is a crunch match for both sides with four teams sitting on 46 points with two games left to play.

Speaking earlier today manager Barry Smith looked ahead to the game.

"I was delighted to have won the game last week that puts us in a good position going into the final two games of the season and an opportunity to get into the play-offs, a position that was better than expected at the start of the campaign. I'm also delighted that Pat Slattery, Kevin Smith and Chris Kane have decided to stay on for another two years, which not only shows their commitment to the club but also the club's commitment towards building a strong squad for the future. We will also be in talks with others in the coming weeks as we plan ahead for next season."

The Bayview gaffer also reported that Luke Watt will make a welcome return to the squad but Jonathon Page is unlikely to be involved. Striker Jordan Austin is also a doubt, while Chris Duggan will serve a one game suspension after his dismissal at Cliftonhill last week.

Matches have been tight between the sides this season with two draws at the Excelsior Stadium and a 1-0 win for the Diamonds in the previous meeting at Bayview. With so much at stake the club are hoping for a bigger than normal turnout to cheer the lads on tomorrow in what should be an entertaining encounter. 

This is a wee note of thanks we received from the EFYA 08s as follows -

"Hi East Fife FC, I would like to say a huge thanks to the Club on behalf of the EFYA 08s! The 08s were given permission to play on the pitch at half time last Saturday and had a brilliant time! Can you also thank both East Fife players who joined in the fun, making the game even more special?

Much appreciated - regards, Tammie (EFYA age rep) xx!"

Fife Cup Final 2016/2017

Raith Rovers FC v Cowdenbeath FC

Wednesday 3rd May 2017 - Kick Off 7.45pm

We can confirm that East Fife FC withdrew from the competition due to severe injuries at the Club, therefore allowing Cowdenbeath to proceed to the Final.